Richard is joined by Dan Protess, co-executive producer of WTTW's FIRSTHAND: PEACEKEEPERS, which explores social issues through personal experiences. The new "Peacekeepers: Violence Interrupted" series highlights five individuals in Chicago who work to maintain peace in their communities through community violence intervention and by addressing underlying issues like poverty and homelessness. Protess emphasized the effectiveness of restorative justice courts, which have significantly reduced recidivism rates among low-level gun offenders. He also noted the challenges of funding for such initiatives and the need for a cultural shift in recognizing peacekeeping as an essential city service.

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