Gun Violence: Where We Heal

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil,

Tess Terrible

Published April 23, 2021 at 7:52 AM EDT

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Almost two weeks ago today, two children in Hartford were shot and killed within hours of each other. This week, on the heels of the Derek Chauvin verdict, a sixteen year old black girl was shot and killed by the police in Columbus, Ohio.

This hour, we discuss what happens after gun violence.

Representative Brandon McGee and Kelvin Lovejoy from Hartford Communities That Care join us.

How should communities support victims and families affected by this trauma?

GUESTS:

Kelvin Lovejoy - Intervention Specialist, Hartford Communities That Care
State Representative Brandon McGee - represents Windsor and Hartford.

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Lucy Nalpathanchil

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.

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Tess Terrible

Tess is a senior producer for Connecticut Public news-talk show Where We Live. She enjoys hiking Connecticut's many trails and little peaks, knitting, gardening and writing in her journal.

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