Death at an Early Age and the Urban Scene

In response to the deaths of inner city youth as a result of violence, drugs, and AIDS, many urban communities paint memorial murals to pay homage to the deceased and to express their grief at the loss. Here, Delgado explores the use of memorial murals for counseling the bereaved friends and family members of urban youth whose lives were cut short. He proposes that employing such approaches can help a community address the problems inherent in their societies while remembering and celebrating the lives of their most vulnerable members.