Violence + Safety

Promoting Peace: Boys & Girls Club Creating Safe Spaces for Youth Amidst Adversity

Episode 3 of the The Magic Within podcast, hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, titled "Violence + Safety" was published on October 24, 2023 and runs 51 minutes.

October 24, 2023 ·51m · The Magic Within

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On this third episode of "The Magic Within" we confront the pressing issue of violence in our community. Hear from Brandi Lazare, Community Engagement Specialist with Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia’s Director of Operations Calvin Curry as we explore how the Club plays a vital role in being part of the solution. Chris Roberts and Bryan Hancock talk about The Empathy Project, a community initiative that has been shared with Club kids to help them understand and relate to peers dealing with adversity. Mackenzie Chitwood of Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare shares insights through data about the obstacles youth face and her personal experience engaging with Club kids. Through these stories, we uncover the transformative work being done at the Club to create a safe community and empower our youth to choose paths of peace and positivity. Let's jump in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

On this third episode of "The Magic Within" we confront the pressing issue of violence in our community. Hear from Brandi Lazare, Community Engagement Specialist with Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia’s Director of Operations Calvin Curry as we explore how the Club plays a vital role in being part of the solution. Chris Roberts and Bryan Hancock talk about The Empathy Project, a community initiative that has been shared with Club kids to help them understand and relate to peers dealing with adversity. Mackenzie Chitwood of Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare shares insights through data about the obstacles youth face and her personal experience engaging with Club kids. Through these stories, we uncover the transformative work being done at the Club to create a safe community and empower our youth to choose paths of peace and positivity. Let's jump in!

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