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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.

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?

07/10/2023 | Rating TV-PG

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FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence | Mothers Supporting Mothers

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Preview: S7 Ep7 | 30s | Exploring the personal stories of people affected by gun violence in Chicago. (30s)

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence | Trailer

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Preview: S7 Ep7 | 56s | Exploring the personal stories of people affected by gun violence in Chicago. (56s)

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