Witnessing Neighborhood Violence: Understanding the Impacton Urban Youth
Thursday, September 11, 2008 || 3:00-4:30 p.m.
J.C. Penney Conference Center, Room 222
University of Missouri–St. Louis
One University Boulevard
FREE parking in Lot C.
Panelists:
Lois Pierce, Director, School of Social Work, University of Missouri–St. Louis
Nancy Shields, Professor, Dept. of Sociology, University of Missouri–St. Louis
Ramona Edwards, Coordinator of Social Services, Normandy School District
Larry Shockley, Family Services Coordinator, Neighborhood Houses
Darion Austell, Youth Member, West End Community Center
Imani Bennett, Youth Member, West End Community Center
Click here for a PDF file (136 KB) of the slides from this seminar.
Children in urban areas are increasingly faced with neighborhood violence. Research indicates a growing number of students may be suffering from symptoms of trauma tied to such violence. How do children in St. Louis respond to this violence? What is the toll of witnessing such violence? What does this mean for teachers and others who work with these children?
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 3:00 p.m. for a panel discussion on "Witnessing Neighborhood Violence: Understanding the Impact on Urban Youth." The panel will present research on the growing number of students impacted by neighborhood violence and discuss the impact this has on children, teachers, and others who work with youth.
