Deanna Walderns

LaShanna Bruce is a dedicated community advocate from Little Rock, working with Restore Hope to assist families impacted by violence. Deanna Walderns coordinates the 100 Families Initiative, focusing on stabilizing families in crisis. They discuss the pervasive effects of violence on children and families, highlighting generational trauma and the struggles youth face. The conversation emphasizes the importance of coordinated care, evidence of successful interventions, and the hope found in community support and advocacy.