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Live & Love Gun Violence Prevention Tour #3 (MLK High School)

This video features speakers addressing high school students about the importance of mental health, conflict resolution, and the consequences of gun violence at MLK High School.

Yan McKay, founder of "Life Outside the Streets," emphasizes treating trauma through arts, education, and information, highlighting the impact of untreated trauma on long-term health. He introduces the Security FulFilling Pledge, which promotes using effective communication to resolve conflicts.

Don Jones (Ike) shares his personal story of incarceration and its effects on his family, stressing the importance of making positive choices and utilizing available support programs to avoid the pitfalls of street life. The session aims to equip students with coping skills and encourage them to prioritize their mental health and safety.