LOCAL BRIEFS: Sept. 19, 2024

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : Speakers will include: Aaron and Nicki Ball, Rio's Ranbow, suicide awareness, prevention and child safety advocates; Carrie Shank, public school teacher and mental health advocate; Ti Porter-House, performing "Behind the Bully"; Kristi Cortezano, Indiana Anti-Trafficking and domestic violence advocate; Chris Abercrombie, exposing predators of innocent children; Joe Alexander Sr., Alexander Brazilian Jui-Jitsu owner and professor (youth bully defense demo); Adrian Riley, Elkhart Police Department community liaison; DJ Certified Grind, spoken word performance; TaLea Gillespie, performing "Never Gonna Tame You"; Angela Tanner, "Ray of Hope, anti-gun violence activist; Monica Murphy, award-winning journalist, and Rachael Parmelee, writer; Lani Kieft, Leatra Scott and Rachel Van Alstine, Parent Coalition for Child Safety and Wellness, child and parent advocates; and Marla Godette, mental health professional and educational advocate.

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