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- At 11 Years Old, Kaelyn is Committed to Stopping Violence and Interviews Dr. Murphy for Advice
Our former guest Kaelyn, who is 11 years old hosts this episode of The Brave Space Podcast. Kaelyn interviews Dr. Jordan Murphy to discuss the profound impact of gun violence on youth, families, and communities. The conversation covers signs of trauma, community support, advocacy, and the importance of addressing gun violence as both a public safety and health issue.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
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Website: www.girassolwellness.org
30 min - Rey: From Street Life to Running a Violence Intervention Org (and What Funding Cuts Mean for Youth)
Rey shares his journey from street life involvement to becoming the executive director of Newark Community Street Team, a community violence intervention organization located in Newark, NJ. He discusses his personal experiences, the impact of funding resource cuts, and strategies for community healing and youth empowerment.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
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Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
56 min - From the Streets of Newark, to Prison, and Now a Violence Interrupter: Danny’s Story
In this episode, Danny shares her life story, from growing up in Newark, NJ amidst community violence and family struggles to her journey through incarceration and her work in gun violence prevention. Danny refuses to allow the struggles of her youth to overshadow the future she is building as a community violence interrupter. Despite funding cuts that reshaped her role and team at the Newark Community Street Team, Danny continues to show up for the Newark, NJ community.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
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Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
45 min - Trauma-Informed Care for Women Impacted by Violence: The Work of Chicago CRED with Mrs. Muhammad
Mrs. Muhammad's dedication and courage to protect and uphold social justice for the marginalized and disenfranchised communities in her hometown, Chicago, IL is longstanding. As a social worker in the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) space, she provides trauma-informed services to the women she supports as the site manager for Chicago CRED's Women's Center.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
Subscribe and watch the full podcast episode.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
50 min - When the Healer Gets Triggered: How Angelica Manages Trauma Recovery Work in Newark, NJ
Supporting someone through their healing is not a one-way process. During therapy sessions, clinicians may process their personal trauma and experience triggers while working with their clients. Angelica is no stranger to this psychological phenomenon. Angelica is a survivor whose passion for community building led her to serve her community as the Director of the Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) at the Newark Community Street Team (NCST).
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
Subscribe and watch the full podcast episode.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
48 min - Kaelyn Lost Her Dad to Gun Violence at 3 Months Old. At 11, She’s Starting a Nonprofit
Kaelyn lost her dad to gun violence when she was only 3 months old. Now at 11 years old and after 4 years of therapy, she is ready to have her voice heard as she speaks on her commitment to stopping gun violence by starting a non-profit.
Watch the full episode to learn more about Kaelyn and her dreams of working in community violence intervention in the future.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
Subscribe and watch the full podcast episode.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
37 min - From “Why Me?” to Helping Other Trauma Survivors: Chainah’s Healing Journey
When faced with trials and tribulations, we may often ask God, "Why me?" While searching for answers to her "why," Chainah discovered that her testimony was molding her into an empathetic advocate with the strength to support other survivors through their healing. As the Director of the Survivors Assistance Network at the Newark Community Street Team (NCST), Chainah provides compassionate care and resources to survivors of community violence. To learn more about her healing journey, we encourage you to read her book, 'Hey God, Did You Get My Message?: Victim to Victorious,' which is available on Amazon or Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Hey-God-Did-You-Message/dp/1539533069.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
Subscribe and watch the full podcast episode.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
41 min - Newark Community Street Team: Violence Interrupters D'Renna & Dre on the Frontline
As colleagues on the Newark Community Street Team (NCST), D'Renna and Dre carry out their roles as community violence interrupters with humility and heart. In all that they do, they diligently strive to make their hometown, Newark, NJ, a better and safer place for their families and community members. D'Renna serves as the Director of Field Operations for NCST, and Dre serves as the Supervisor for NCST's High Risk Intervention Department.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
Subscribe and watch the full podcast episode.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
50 min - From Near-Death Experiences to Street Intervention in Little Village: Guillermo's Story
Born and raised in Little Village (a.k.a. La Villita) on the southwest side of Chicago, Guillermo was introduced to street life at an early age. After surviving several near-death experiences, he decided to walk a new path and rediscovered himself in the field of community violence intervention. As a Street Intervention Manager at Enlace Chicago, he supports the very groups he was once at odds with and encourages his community to stay united in the face of adversity.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
Subscribe and watch the full podcast episode.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
59 min - Faith and Brotherhood: How Red & Fitz are Stopping Gun Violence in Portsmouth, VA
United under the ministry of "reducing violence one community at a time," Red and Fitz are a powerful duo in the Community Violence Intervention space in Portsmouth, Virginia. Where one may fall short, the other is there to fill the gap with their unique expertise. The work born from their teamwork and faith in Christ is a testament to how true brotherhood can bring change to a community.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
Subscribe and watch the full podcast episode.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
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About The Brave Space Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet together with people who are willing to share their challenging life experiences on a public platform…
and describe their process for achieving personal transformation. In doing so, we are helping to reframe the harmful narratives about community violence and those involved.
The purpose of The Brave Space Podcast is for us to heal in community. By sharing our lived experiences, we give voice to those who are most impacted by community violence and in need of healing and restoration.