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[Editor’s Note: On Oct. 1, community members and leaders convened to address, “What is trauma and why does it matter?” Attendees heard stories from residents and a panel discussion that included LBPD Chief Jim McDonnell, LBUSD Asst. Superintendent Tiffany Brown, LB Trauma & Recovery Center Director Dr. Bita Ghafoori and The Children’s Clinic CEO Dr. Elisa Nicholas.]