May 29, 2019 Friends–Chicago Executive Director Taal Hasak-Lowy Interviewed on The Jam Breaking the cycle of generational poverty, abuse and violence. Executive Director, Taal Hasak-Lowy introduces Friends of the Children–Chicago's long-term mentoring model on The Jam. Watch the full interview and learn more about how Friends–Chicago works with youth to break the cycle of generational poverty and mitigate trauma caused by abuse and violence.