Youth ambassadors share goals for Youth Victory Over Violence Week [Video]

MILWAUKEE — The third annual Youth Victory Over Violence Week (YVOV) is kicking off in Milwaukee.

The week dedicated to education and violence prevention is starting off with a call to action.

“We must work together to build trust, foster dialogue and support initiatives that support peace and unity,” said Katina Shaw.

Katina Shaw is a mother who lost her son to gun violence.

The mission of youth safety is deeply personal to the Milwaukee mother.

“Last summer, I lost my son Jamar Shaw who was tragically taken in a senseless act of violence. The pain of losing a child is unimaginable,” she told reporters.

Through her grief, Shaw is speaking out against the epidemic of youth violence in Milwaukee by joining a number of community advocates putting together YVOV.

The program provides events for youth geared toward specific topics like gun violence, criminal law and mental health.

“Even though …