Liminalizing Progressive Efforts in Chicago: Moving Forward and Past Violence

Abstract

This article focuses on the framing of pervasive violence in South Side Chicago neighborhoods, subsequently offering a different lens to highlight the contributions and progressive efforts stemming from individuals residing in these areas. There remains a necessary shift from the passive images of those killed by violent acts to the active efforts of nonprofits working to decrease violence as well as educational programs focusing on interpersonal skills, mediation, and emotional intelligence.

A conceptual framework for preventing aggression in elementary schools

“…This framework focuses on social skills but incorporates contextual factors. It synthesizes theoretical literature on aggression and intentional injury (Allen‐Meares, ; Burstyn et al, ; Casella, ; Fagan & Wilkinson, ; Fraser, ; Goldstein & Conoley, ; Hamburg, ; Izard, ; Johnson & Johnson, ; Lambertz‐Berndt, ; Richman & Fraser, ), as well as other theoretical and empirical information reviewed in this paper. The shaded panel at the bottom of the figure represents the ecological context in which children learn and apply ER and SIP skills, and in which school‐based programs operate.…”