In 2021, Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared gun violence a public health crisis — creating the Reimagine Public Safety Act to bring together community groups, researchers and public officials to find a collaborative approach to addressing the root causes of gun violence.
“Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices” host Joanna Hernandez on Monday moderated a community conversation with Lisa Daniels, founder of the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices; Kathryn Bocanegra, assistant professor at UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work; and Quiwana Bell, the assistant secretary of firearm violence prevention for the state of Illinois.
The conversation took a deep dive into how supporting victims of gun violence and finding a path toward healing plays a role in ending cycles of violence.
If you would like to read more, this community conversation is part of WTTW News’ “A Safer City” initiative, which covers neighborhood crime, violence and public safety, as residents, policymakers and community groups work to address the growing issue.
You can also view WTTW’s “FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence” for past coverage, stories and discussions.
A Safer City is supported, in part, by the Sue Ling Gin Foundation Initiative for Reducing Violence in Chicago.
