Gun violence among young people is on the rise. In Denver, Colorado, one high school in particular has experienced a number of violent incidents in the past year, including two shootings in which two students died. We visited East High School to meet students, teachers and the superintendent who decided to bring armed police back to schools.

Further Reading:

-‘My Kid Can’t Sleep’: Gun Violence Drives Denver to Return Armed Police to Schools 

- Juvenile Crime Surges, Reversing Long Decline. ‘It’s Just Kids Killing Kids.’ 

Further Listening:

- The Fight Over Banning the AR-15 

- Remington's Surprising Sandy Hook Settlement 

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