We discuss how trauma and PTSD shape people’s lives in Baltimore and beyond, and how activists, service providers, educators, and government agencies are using knowledge of trauma to change the city. We learn about legislation mandating that city agencies use trauma-informed practices when delivering services, find out where trauma fits into peace and reconciliation on an international scale in places like South Africa and Northern Ireland, and hear about how harm reduction activists incorporate trauma into the work they do supporting sex workers and people who use drugs in Baltimore.

It's easy to talk about what's wrong in Baltimore. The challenge is to talk about what's next. In each episode, Wes looks at innovative ideas that are working in other cities, places like Cincinnati, St Louis, and Detroit. And he asks the question: Can those ideas work for Baltimore? This program is made possible by Genine and Josh Fidler, and supported by the Baltimore Community Foundation, created by and for the people of Greater Baltimore, where many donors join together to make the region they love a better place, today and for future generations.

Future City on WYPR

Future City is a monthly show that explores innovative approaches to Baltimore’s most pressing issues and where we move the conversation from “what’s wrong?” to “what’s next?”

Future City is made possible with grant funding from McCormick & Company.

Future City is produced by Mark Gunnery. It was formerly hosted by Wes Moore.

Future City is a monthly show that explores innovative approaches to Baltimore&rsquo;s most pressing issues and where we move the conversation from &ldquo;what&rsquo;s wrong?&rdquo; to &ldquo;what&rsquo;s next?&rdquo;
Future City is made possible with grant funding from McCormick &amp; Company.
Future City is produced by Mark Gunnery. It was formerly hosted by Wes Moore.

Collective Healing: Trauma In Baltimore And Beyond

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