Today on The Verdict, Tom sits down with Danny Sanchez discuss addiction and gang violence in our youth, and proactive ways to resolve those issues. Danny is the Founder of The City Peace Project non-profit organization where he works as a passionate advocate for students and schools through his coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution. In this episode, they discuss Danny’s journey to starting The City Peace Project, the universal effect of addiction, and the power of love and healing.
Being a small part of someone’s life can have a huge impact.
Key takeaways:
The power of being proactive & connecting with youth
How addiction effects everyone
Creating space to have fun
Not being afraid to ask for help when it’s needed
The importance of self-advocacy
Finding inner peace through self-care and healing
Quotes:
“[Addiction] isn’t something that only effects children… or people that are marginalized… This is a problem that effects all youth regardless of race, color, creed, [or] economic standing.” – Tom Feher
“The opposite of pain and trauma is joy and fun.” – Danny Sanchez
“One of the first steps… to get better is to ask for help & sometimes that can be the toughest step of them all.” – Tom Feher
“I went from the big house (prison) to the White House. Nothing is impossible.” – Danny Sanchez
“When death faced me, I wanted to live.” – Danny Sanchez
“When you know that you’re loved, you can love others.” – Danny Sanchez
Connect with Danny Sanchez:
Website: https://thecitypeaceproject.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-City-Peace-Project/281296935384533
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypeaceproject/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/citypeaceprojct
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCityPeaceProject?feature=watch
Donate: https://thecitypeaceproject.org/index.php/contact
Danny’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z9KgQT8aY8
Book: https://posttraumaticquest.com/
Connect with Tom Feher:
Website: www.feherlawfirm.com
Facebook: @feherlaw
Instagram: @feherlawapc
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