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Victims and Witnesses Are Hurt. Stabbings Robberies Shootings. Life Can Be Tough. Emotional Impact on our Children. 14.5% of adolescents who experience a traumatic event develop PTSD. Outreach Events. Urban Field Mentor Service. Referral service for youth and parents
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Victims and Witnesses Are Hurt Stabbings Robberies Shootings
Emotional Impact on our Children 14.5% of adolescents who experience a traumatic event develop PTSD
Urban Field Mentor Service • Referral service for youth and parents • Web or mobile resource • Face to face engagement
Solutions • Online Information for teens and parents • Guides visit local schools for free advice • Mobile app provides real time help
Our Action Plan • Experienced urban advisers • Resource guide (web and mobile) • Face to face or online referral • School workshops • Parental education about PTSD
“Hurt People, Hurt People” Shared experiencescreate a dialogueto stimulate healing.