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FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence in Chicago
A Hidden Ingredient in Chicago’s Gun Violence: The Lack of Housing Options for At-Risk Young Men
“We know that wherever there is homelessness and housing insecurity, there is violence. So I think anybody who is concerned about crime in a city like Chicago should look at homelessness as a contributing factor.”
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FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence in Chicago
For Chicago Kids Shaken By Gun Violence, a Shortage of Trauma Support Compounds the Harm
The city has made strides in treating the invisible scars that shootings leave, but big shortfalls remain. “While Chicago may be doing pretty well, it’s relative to a nation that isn’t adequately addressing the mental health of children.”
