A special thank you to Dr. Roy Lacey and Judy Lussier from our Trauma Department for their invaluable participation in this program.
It Starts Here began at Brookdale in 2016 as an initiative to reduce gun violence and its negative effects on our community. The program educates young people on the real-life consequences of firearms and blunt trauma. Over the years, it has grown and now partners with Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (CBEDC) to support students ages 16-24 in developing career goals, gaining essential skills, and connecting with mentors who can guide them toward success.
