A community meeting, at Knight Center for Early Education, generated feedback on how decision makers can help stop the violence. The town hall-style meeting started with a moment of silence for those impacted by the STEM school shooting. Soon after, students were invited to speak.

Moderated by Erica Meltzer – legislative reporter at Chalkbeat

Panelists: Eileen McCarron – Colorado Ceasefire

Michael Eaton – Denver Public Schools Chief Of Public Safety

Emily Sirota – State Representative House District 9

Alec Garnett – State Representative, Majority Leader House District 2

Robert Rodriquez – State Senator District 32

Carrie Olson – Board Of Education District 3

Jennifer Bacon – Board Of Education District 4

Special Appearance Serena Gonzales-Gutierriz – State Representative House District 4 Julie Gonzales – State Senator District 34

This episode contains information from Eileen McCarron, Colorado Ceasefire and gives information about the pervasiveness of gun violence in our communities.

Comments from DPS students who have been part of lock downs in their schools express their fear for their safety and beg for legislative help.