Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: A Crucial Step to Reducing Violence Among Disenfranchised Youth
David Glover, PsyD, MAIO, PMP
Founder of I LIKE ME Youth Resiliency Program | Empowering underserved youth, fostering resilience, and transforming futures. Passionate about advocacy, leadership, and closing opportunity gaps for the next generation.
In our communities, we often witness the tragic outcomes of violence, especially among disenfranchised youth. These young individuals face complex challenges—systemic inequities, lack of support, and emotional trauma—that can lead to destructive behaviors.
But there’s a powerful tool we can all promote emotional intelligence. By helping young people develop self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation, we equip them with the ability to navigate life’s challenges in healthier, non-violent ways.
Through programs like I LIKE ME, which fosters emotional resilience and healing, we see firsthand how emotional intelligence can transform lives—turning frustration into focus, and aggression into advocacy.
Let’s invest in the emotional growth of our youth. It’s not just about reducing violence—it’s about empowering a generation to thrive.
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