While traditional temptations continue to lure some youth into “the streets,” newer challenges pose new risks for our kids. Community leaders and activists share how their counter-programming initiatives bring children and their parents into groups focused on healthy community activities. Representatives from Toledo Public Schools discuss how their schools address immediate needs of students and parents beyond the classroom. Finally, a Clinical Psychotherapist offers insights on how we can all engage with neighborhood youth or younger family members in ways that minimize harm and foster connection. Guests for this episode: Fonda Royster, formerly a homeless youth and Founder of Open Arms Transformational Living Tramain Rayford, CEO, The Program, Inc. Juvenile Court Judge Robert Jones Juvenile Court Judge Linda Knepp Rev. Carl Mitchell, Pastor and Community Activist Brian Murphy, Chief of Strategy and Organizational Planning, Toledo Public Schools Dr. Amerah Archer, Executive Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Toledo Public Schools Lucas County Commissioner Lisa Sobecki Erin Wiley, MA, LPCC, LMHC Clinical Psychotherapist & CEO, The Willow Center Said Orra, Lucas Co. Juvenile Court Administrator

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