<[link removed]> Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am heartbroken by the shooting that took place at Brown University. As a survivor of gun violence, the shock of unthinkable news and the constant feeling that safety is fragile are all too familiar. But nothings worse than the silence that follows from legislators who refuse to pass common sense gun legislation. My thoughts, prayers, and actions are with the victims, their families, students, staff, and community members whose sense of safety was shaken by this violence. The Providence Police Department announced that the person of interest was released <[link removed]> . The investigation has been ongoing and remains fully active between all agencies. Since the first call to 911 the city has not received any specific threats to our community. The Providence Police Department asked that any and all video or photos from the Brown campus area be submitted via phone at 401-272-3121 or to the FBI tip line <[link removed]> . Theirs currently a $50,000 reward and the police released these new videos. Video 1 <[link removed]> Video 2 <[link removed]> Video 3 <[link removed]> Photo 1. <[link removed]> For updates follow official City of Providence channels on Facebook <[link removed]> , X <[link removed]> and the PVD311 <[link removed]> system to receive text notifications. You can also follow the Providence Police Department page for accurate information <[link removed]> as well. The City of Providence has established an online resource page <[link removed]> with updates and support information. United Way’s 2-1-1 service is available for anyone seeking assistance, referrals, or emotional support. Residents are encouraged to stay connected through official City of Providence channels and to ensure their contact information is current in PVD311 to receive alerts. If you or someone you love needs help, please reach out. No one should carry this alone. In response to this incident, Providence Public Schools has taken immediate action to protect students, staff, and families. Out of an abundance of caution, the district cancelled all afterschool activities, sports, and field trips for Monday and Tuesday. Schools are reinforcing safety protocols, including locked and monitored entrances, and staff are reviewing emergency procedures. The Providence Police Department are at every Providence Public School, including during drop off and pickup. The district has expanded mental health and wellness support. Mental health services through Hazel Health have been opened specifically for educators and school staff can contact Hazel Health by calling 1-469-599-2661, and the Coastline Employee Assistance Program remains available 24/7 to staff and their families which can be reached at 1-800-445-1195 or by email during business hours at [email protected]. The district’s Crisis Team is actively deployed to support students and schools as needed. Family Service RI can support children and adults struggling with fear grief, anxiety or emotional distress. You can reach Family Service RI at (401) 854-6678 for counseling and support services for anyone in the community who has been affected by this tragedy. They are also available for home visits or virtual counseling.  Butler Hospital and The Providence Center are here to support the community with specialized trauma and crisis-trained physicians. Walk-ins are welcome at both. Butler Express Care is open 9 am – 7 pm on Monday – Friday at 345 Blackstone Blvd. They have a 24/7 call center available at 844-401-0111. The Providence Center has specialty trained crisis staff set up for the week from 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday In the upcoming legislative session, I will be calling for the introduction and passage of a Rhode Island School Safety Act modeled after the California School Safety Act. It's a tax on firearms and ammunition that funds school safety, violence prevention, and intervention strategies. I’ll also be renewing calls for a Gun Violence Prevention Office at the state level. We need a coordinated office around gun violence prevention. You can sign up to testify, write a statement, email, or call your legislator <[link removed]> in support of these common-sense measures. Other states have shown this can be done responsibly by placing an excise tax on gun and ammunition sales collected at the dealer level. I serve as the Co Vice-Chair of the Pathway To End Gun Violence City Council Committee and we’ve had multiple discussions around the gaps in school safety. Our students deserve to feel safe. At this time, we need thoughts, prayers, and action. The most urgent call to action is to support the victims by making a financial contribution to support affected students through Brown University's Student Emergency Support Fund that can provide support for all students financially impacted by this tragedy. People who would like to contribute are encouraged to donate online here. <[link removed]> The Rhode Island Blood Center has extended hours at some locations to accept blood donations. Find the hours for a nearby location here. <[link removed]> Corey Jones Region 1 School Board Member, Providence Public Schools Chair, Career & Technical Education Committee Paid For By Friends of Corey Jones, Abigial McDonough, Treasurer 95 Evergreen St. Providence, RI 02906 Providence, RI 02906 United States Powered by Squarespace <[link removed]> Unsubscribe <[link removed]> <[link removed]>