Lexington offers comprehensive support services for youth impacted by gun violence through the Family Care Center on Harry Sykes Way, where relationship-building and trauma recovery are central to helping young people heal.
Briana Persley, director of youth services, emphasizes that building trust is fundamental to their approach with youth affected by violence.
“What we try to do is while we have them build that relationship,” Persley said. “That is very important they have to learn to trust and have to know we’re there to support them.”…