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DJ’s injury from gun violence left him with a spinal cord injury and confined to a wheelchair. DJ worked with Trauma Intervention Specialist, Jennifer Duran, who helped him recover physically and emotionally as well as adjust to the new challenges and life set ahead of him. (Opening and closing music written and performed by Darryll Ballard, Jr.)
Antonio talks about what inspired him to do the work he does and the importance of establishing safety in order for participants to begin healing from their traumatic experiences.
Deshon talks about how the program helped him overcome his desire to get revenge on the person who injured him, and how the program helped him achieve goals he had never previously thought were possible.
Dantrell is an program graduate, and currently a SELF group leader for the program. He talks about the program and the Project Fire program that offers a safe space for the participants to hang out with each other and a creative resource for healing and self-expression. (Opening and closing music written and performed by Dantrell Blake.)
The program is a hospital-based violence intervention program that helps people impacted by gun violence recover from trauma and provides medical advocacy for patients. Through trauma-informed care, the program helps to equip participants with tools to heal and move forward positively in their lives.
Carol explains the origins of the program and what makes the program different than other violence intervention programs. She also explains the SELF model – therapeutic tools for healing from the emotional trauma that often comes with violent injury.