Viewpoint: Now more than ever, community violence intervention in Michigan matters

When people think of violence, they often imagine a single event: the incident itself. But for victims who survive acts of violence, the story doesn’t end when the police report is filed. There are medical bills, counseling sessions (for those who can afford them), and time off work. The expenses pile up alongside the trauma.

I write these words not as a policy expert or politician but as someone who has lived through the aftermath of violence. I am a survivor.