Dr. Bobby Henry talks about gang culture, substance use, and how are systems of care are falling short.Dr. Bobby Henry talks about gang culture, substance use, and how are systems of care are falling short.
Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.
Dr. Bobby Henry discusses gang culture, substance use, and the shortcomings of health and justice systems.
1:02:04•6 Oct 2023
Dr. Bobby Henry on Gang Culture, Substance Use, and Systemic Failures
Episode Overview
- Understanding the profound impact of gang culture and substance use on communities
- The necessity of focusing on reducing violence rather than solely targeting drug-related issues
- Challenges within health and justice systems, and the need for cultural integration
- The importance of community engagement and knowledge translation in research initiatives
- Insights into the work of Dr. Bobby Henry and the Networks and Environments of Indigenous Health Research
“To me, if we focus less on 'we need to get drugs off the street' and focus more on how do we actually decrease violence within our communities, that changes a lot.”
Picture this: a world where gang culture and substance use are deeply intertwined, and the systems meant to help often fall short. That's the reality Dr. Bobby Henry dives into in this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.'. Dr. Henry's research zeroes in on violence, trauma, and identity, and how these elements are shaped by our health and justice systems.
Host Daniel Unmanageable guides the conversation, peeling back the layers of these complex issues with a blend of empathy and curiosity. If you're looking to understand the roots of these societal challenges and the importance of community engagement, this episode is for you. From the impact on communities to the urgent need to address both violence and substance use, Dr. Henry provides a comprehensive look at why our current systems often miss the mark.
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