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title: Youth violence sparks action among 8th graders
description: "News: A group of 8th graders is organizing for change after recent gun violence affecting the Denver East High School community."
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# [Youth violence sparks action among 8th graders](https://blog.dsstpublicschools.org/helix/youth-violence-sparks-action-among-8th-graders)

 Written by [DSST Public Schools](https://blog.dsstpublicschools.org/helix/author/dsst-public-schools) | 05/04/23

A group of 8th graders is organizing for change after recent gun violence affecting the Denver East High School community. Vicente Arenas spoke with the students about their goals.

 

Watch the [full FOX 31 story here](https://kdvr.com/video/youth-violence-sparks-action-among-8th-graders/8439499/).

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