Eddie is no stranger to pressure. Overcoming the pressures of growing up in a community and home riddled with violence and drugs, Eddie worked hard to support his family in any way he could. Unfortunately, family pressure pulled him into a life of dealing drugs, which ultimately led to him falling victim to an armed robbery. Now a T10 complete paraplegic, Eddie helps people with spinal cord injuries and gun violence survivors through his work as the Founder of "Paralyzed From Violence."

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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Director Kwelli Sneed leads the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement in Washington, D.C. Having a voice, independent thought, and making tough decisions are everyday choices Director Sneed has to make as she navigates the challenges of leading a government office.

Watch the full episode to learn more about her work, leadership and the success of frontline community violence intervention professionals.

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Community violence intervention professionals in Washington, D.C. work on the frontlines to keep their communities safe, but life still happens to them. In the midst of experiencing the loss of many friends and family members, Teivon found a passion for helping survivors of gun violence, while also practicing self-care for his own healing.

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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