Arionne Nettles

Where Chicago Shootings Go Unchecked, Owning a Gun Can Feel Like a Necessity

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence in Chicago

Where Chicago Shootings Go Unchecked, Owning a Gun Can Feel Like a Necessity

“The need for protection still exists, whether you can legally carry or not,” says one expert.

Arionne Nettles
Parents of Chicago Teens Convicted of Shootings Find a Common Cause in Prison Reform

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence in Chicago

Parents of Chicago Teens Convicted of Shootings Find a Common Cause in Prison Reform

A unique support group offers a space for families to lean on each other and advocate for more rehabilitation. “One mistake or going along with the wrong group … doesn’t mean that you are a terrible person or that you can’t change.”

Arionne Nettles