Marcus grew up navigating the challenges of street culture between Los Angeles and Chicago, which eventually led to his incarceration. After his release, he turned his experience into a mission, working with Chicago Ceasefire to interrupt cycles of violence and train others across the country. Now, as the founder of McAllister Consultancy & Training, Marcus travels widely to inspire and educate communities on violence prevention.

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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As Toya shares her story of losing so many family and friends to gun violence, her son begins to comfort her in his own way. Toya says her son gives her hope on difficult days.

Toya grew up on the West Side of Chicago, where she experienced gun violence at an early age. Today as a social worker, she gives back to her community by providing therapeutic support and encouraging younger generations to reach their fullest potential.

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Jason — community leader, advocate, and founder/CEO of Compromising Choices — transformed his life after years of being in and out of prison. While incarcerated, he earned his GED and became a GED tutor and evidence-based group mentor, inspiring others and taking the first steps toward lasting change. Today, through his work in community violence intervention (CVI), Jason uses his story to help young Black men and women overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential.

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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