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Los Angeles Times
Children Impacted by Gun Violence Require Support
The article discusses the importance of addressing childhood trauma caused by gun violence to prevent future criminalization and community harm. It highlights how unrecognized trauma often leads to destructive coping mechanisms, contributing to gun-related offenses. The proposed legislation, AB 2247—the Thrive Act—aims to expand free mental health and trauma recovery services for young survivors and witnesses, emphasizing early intervention as a means of crime prevention and community healing.
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