Louisiana has consistently had one of the highest homicide rates in the nation. I recently spoke with Dr. Haywood Joiner Jr, an educator inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame at Angola, to get his thoughts on how to prevent gun violence. Dr. Joiner shared his tips on his journey out of rural Louisiana and his life's philosophy. Stay tuned for his answer...more

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00:00 Gun violence is a result of environment

03:55 Environment and education impact on gun violence

07:26 Involvement in community deters youth from trouble

12:06 Education in small community leads to success.

15:22 Proud of small community, family went back.

17:29 LSUA aims to attract more men to health professions

22:45 Service is the ultimate calling in life.

24:37 Singer, philosophy "If I Can Help Somebody"