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- Drugs, Trauma, and Gun Violence in Mechanicsville: Why Ricky “Dip” Usher Left the Street Life
Ricky “Dip” Usher, grew up around drugs and violence, and lost a lot of close friends before deciding that he wanted to live a different lifestyle. Now as the “Mayor of Mechanicsville,” and the CEO and Executive Director of Wii Care Atlanta, he works to reduce gun violence and promote healing in the very neighborhood where he grew up.
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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Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
1 hr 18 min - Cities United: A National Organization on the Frontlines of Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention
Dr. Jordan Murphy sits down with Erica Atwood, The Deputy of Engagement for Cities United, and Ricky “Dip” Usher, CEO of Wii Care Atlanta to talk about the financial investment from the Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) in Atlanta-based Community Violence Intervention (CVI) organizations. The investment will strengthen local efforts to reduce community violence by 15% and expand support for those most impacted by gun violence.
The CAPS initiative, led by four national Black-led technical assistance providers, is committed to scaling proven, community-driven strategies to address gun violence by supporting cities in building sustainable, long-term, safety solutions. The five Atlanta-based organizations who are recipients of the financial investment and technical assistance are Girassol Wellness, Wii Care, Atlanta Victim Assistance, H.O.P.E Hustlers, and Circle of Safety.
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 - Norman is Working to Stop Gun Violence in the US and the Caribbean
After experiencing the loss of friends in his youth, Norman has become committed to making change in his community. Today, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Trajectory Changing Solutions, leading innovative violence reduction strategies in the US and the Caribbean. Norman always works to encourage, inspire, and impact the lives of every person he meets. Peace Can’t Wait!
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
1 hr 24 min - A Stray Bullet Killed Her Son but Sharmaine Keeps Jared's Life and Legacy Alive
Sharmaine Brown is the Founder and Executive Director of Jared’s Heart of Success, an organization dedicated to honoring her son Jared’s legacy. After losing Jared to a stray bullet from an unrelated conflict, Sharmaine created Jared’s Heart of Success to educate and empower youth and young adults through effective communication, conflict resolution, and mental wellness programs.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.
Jared’s Heart of Success
www.jaredsheartofsuccess.org
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Instagram: @girassol_wellness
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Website: www.girassolwellness.org
45 min - On Both Sides of the Gun: Gang Intervention Specialist Travis Luke
Travis Luke found himself on both sides of the gun. Today he is an author, motivational speaker, and a gang intervention and prevention specialist with a mission to create better opportunities for young people.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
1 hr 29 min - Deanna's Faith Helped Her Survive the Streets, Prison, and Trauma. Now She Helps Stop Gun Violence.
Deanna found God and herself while in prison. She now works with other professionals in Atlanta to prevent gun violence through her organization, Chance 2 Change.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
1 hr 7 min - From Near Death and Prison to a New Life: Gator's Story as a Violence Interruptor at Grady Hospital
Jeffery “Gator” Gates started living life with a purpose after incarceration and a firearm injury. Now working with the IVYY Project at Grady Memorial hospital, he motivates and encourages survivors of gun violence to end the cycle.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Instagram: @girassol_wellness
YouTube: @GirassolWellness
Website: www.girassolwellness.org
1 hr 30 min - Omar Works for the Same Prison that Incarcerated Him: The Story of How He Transformed His Life
Omar went from serving time in prison to working at the same facility that incarcerated him. He is now an author and a violence prevention professional who mentors young people who are coming home from prison.
Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.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.