Emplace is a peer-reviewed platform to share the stories of joy and resilience that arise in and across communities. We welcome contributions from community members, local organizations, students, and faculty at SIUE and in the St. Louis region.

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CODES 2022: Alton Digital Stories

Youth violence in Alton, Illinois, is shaped by a combination of historical, economic, and social factors that make the issue unique to the city. After exploring a number of factors driving youth violence, including economic downturn, spatial injustice that has isolated particular neighborhoods, and a lack of youth programs, we developed an after-school program that would respond to some of these challenges. Our goal was to give youth in Alton the opportunity and a safe place to voice any violence they may have experienced.