Issue Position: Community Challenges

Issue Position

Terri believes we must care for the most vulnerable among us.

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"Are thoughts and prayers enough anymore? 17 more killed in a school, a place that should be safe for our children and educators. I support Safe Schools #NEARIstrong. It is time we rethink our policies and laws. This issue goes beyond gun control - to fix it we need sensible gun laws, support for mental health initiatives, implementation of restorative justice practices, and general investment in the well-being of our children and families."

Another challenge to our community is how to address the toll that the opioid crisis takes on our communities, Terri worked with other community leaders to create a two-part forum. This face-to-face conversation allowed the Portsmouth Prevention Coalition, parents, teachers, administrators, and first responders to refine their strategies for communicating and cooperating to facilitate prevention, rescue, treatment, and recovery.

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"The people impacted by this crises deserve our best efforts. We especially need to provide children with stable environments where they can continue their education with the least amount of disruption."

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