LCMC Health joins forces with the New Orleans Violence Prevention Ecosystem to address the rising issue of gun violence through a multi-faceted approach. Recognizing that every incident of gun violence not only affects the individual but reverberates throughout the community, the initiative seeks to break cycles of violence by offering immediate support and ongoing resources for victims and their families.
The collaborative effort includes the Violence Intervention Program and the Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center, which provide crisis intervention and trauma-focused mental health services. Highlighting the need for community-wide engagement, participants emphasize that gun violence operates similarly to a social contagion, underscoring the importance of preventing further incidents by addressing underlying issues within the community.
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