Our neighbourhoods, our voices: parent-child dialogue to prevent gun violence

A few months ago, in the offices of La Converse, a first dialogue began on the rise in violent crime among young Montrealers. Myriam Coppry, a coach specializing in supporting immigrant parents, then urgently launched the following message: “We leave very little or no room for parents when it comes to intervening with young people. (...) We cannot blame them once the damage has been done, then exclude them when it comes to solutions. It's hypocrisy. You must learn to empower them without accusing them.” On a winter evening, under the harsh light from the ceiling of the Saint-Michel Youth Forum, parents and children came together to find an answer to a question: how to strengthen their relationships to prevent gun violence? Journalist: Melissa Haouari Video editing: Aude Simon