Damien | FIRSTHAND: Peacekeepers
9th Grade – 12th Grade
English
Learn about the role of peacekeepers in a community through the story of Damien, who is dedicating his life to making one Chicago neighborhood safer. He finds himself driving from one crisis to the next as he stops at crime scenes, visits victims in the hospital, mediates disputes, brokers peace agreements, and leads peace circles. But when Garfield Park’s violence hits too close to home, Damien’s peacekeeping skills are put to the test.
