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FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence | The Mental Impact on Youth

For Chicago youth, the streets can be a high-stress ordeal, or life-or-death experience.

Aired 07/10/2023 | Rating TV-PG

Local, USA

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence | The Mental Impact on Youth

Clip: Season 7 Episode 7 | 2m 2sVideo has Closed Captions

For Chicago youth, the streets can be a high-stress ordeal, or life-or-death experience.

For Chicago youth, going from one block to the next can be a high-stress or life-or-death ordeal. India Hart witnessed a shooting in her neighborhood that left her dad wounded. It wasn't the only time she experienced gun violence; her uncle and friend were both killed - leaving India and her parents having to deal with her PTSD. What do you imagine a safe and healing community could be?

Aired 07/10/2023 | Rating TV-PG

Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Wyncote Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence | Mothers Supporting Mothers

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How do we support community members after the loss of a loved one to gun violence? (1m 28s)

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence | Preview

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Exploring the personal stories of people affected by gun violence in Chicago. (30s)

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence | Trailer

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Exploring the personal stories of people affected by gun violence in Chicago. (56s)

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