Chapter Four: Back to School
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In the final episode of Violence Week, we return for one final dramatic school board meeting to discover whether police will return to the high school. Along the way, we meet with community organizers and the President of the School Board to understand what stopped the fights at East Lansing High and reflect on what this story illuminates about violence prevention. Violence Week is a Silver Podcast Network production Producer & Host: Emily Reeves Engineer & Mix: Cory Choy, with assistance from Christian Cuciniello Fact Checking: Nancy Gordon Cover Art: Cole Witter Our theme music was composed by Regan Sprenkle. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions and Cue Shop. Special thanks to Tony Williams, Feyisayo Aluko, Liam O’Brien, and Sierra Fitch Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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