Peoples Action

A 5-year-old Detroit boy was injured by a stray bullet fired by a teen allegedly playing with a gun. A local violence intervention group, The People's Action, plans to mentor the teen and support the victim's family to address root causes of gun violence.

Detroit City Council approved a resolution acknowledging 'post traumatic prison disorder,' a term describing mental health challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals. The resolution supports trauma-focused services like therapy, housing, and re-entry programs, with advocates emphasizing the lasting impact of incarceration trauma on individuals and communities.