This week, Our Erie is joined by Josh Fleitman, Western PA Manager for CeaseFirePA, a statewide organization committed to advocacy for gun violence prevention. Hosts and guest unpack the complex issue of gun violence which affects communities across Pennsylvania. Scratching the surface of underlying issues involved in gun violence - from mental health, trauma, systemic and historical disadvantage, and unprecedented access to guns in the United States. Don't miss assessments of local electeds and their stances on common sense gun violence prevention policy and personal stories of connections to gun violence. Our Erie believes our community deserves more than bandaids on bullet wounds.

Our Erie urges listeners to take time and care in listening to this episode - as this topic address gun violence, suicide, and loss - all of which can be triggering. Listen at your own pace. And join the conversation by emailing us your feedback at ourerie@gmail.com or on social media at @OurErieSeries

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