Columbine survivor helping others feel safe
Columbine survivor, Krista Hanley, helps others feel safer by co-founding Safer Together and teaching self-defense courses at a senior community in Denver. She struggled for years to address her trauma and now focuses on community safety and trauma-informed training.
Key Points
- Krista Hanley co-founded Safer Together to promote community safety
- The organization focuses on bystander intervention and building safety as a community
- Hanley's trauma around the Columbine shooting resurfaces annually in April
Pros
- Krista Hanley's personal experience adds a unique perspective to her work in promoting community safety
- Trauma-informed trainings help individuals deal with the effects of trauma without triggering further distress
Cons
- The ongoing trauma of survivors like Krista Hanley is a reminder of the lasting impact of such tragic events