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Gun Violence, Mental Health, and Our Culture with Christopher Markelz [IEP 020]

Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:42:48
Publish Date: 2018-03-20 02:30:00
Description:

In this episode, we’re joined by attorney Christopher Markelz and we’re discussing gun control and gun violence in this country. We talk about whether or not teachers should be armed with guns, what the private sector can and should do in response to gun violence, and how the "Whatever It Takes" program is helping children with mental health issues who run into legal issues. 

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What We Discuss in This Episode:

  • What education rights overlap with personal injury law?
  • Should teachers carry guns?
  • What is the connection between mental health and mass shootings?
  • What will it take to get people to take a stand for gun control?
  • Education around guns and gun violence is the first step to decreasing shootings
  • The importance of gun safety and training, especially in the hands of children
  • What can the private sector do in response to gun violence?
  • The Whatever It Takes program is doing great work while helping individuals with mental health problems

Resources Mentioned: 

IDEA

Special Education Clinic at Whittier Law School 

BBC news article re: Georgia teacher who barricaded himself in the classroom with a gun

"Whatever It Takes" program at the Orange County courthouse. 

Contact Information:

christopher@markelzlaw.com

www.markelzlaw.com – Launching soon!

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