By Melissa Riddle Chalos Without question, exposure to violence produces a ripple effect that may have long-term negative consequences for victims. But what about entire communities exposed to systemic oppression and violence at the hands of those sworn to protect and serve? According to a 2018 study published in The Lancet that analyzed data from over 103,000 black adults, the medical journal found that in the days and months following police violence against unarmed African Americans, a significant spike in mental health distress among the population occurred.1 The conclusion was this: the perception and experience of systemic racism and the […]