'More than thoughts and prayers': An all-sides look at the issue of school shootings

In the wake of any tragedy, people often flood social media with the phrase "sending thoughts and prayers".

We wanted to provide MORE than thoughts and prayers--actionable information for children, parents, educators, people on every side of the debate to prevent another tragedy like the South Florida school shooting.

Throughout the entire 9 a.m. hour Wednesday on Good Day LA, people on all sides of the issue joined us with their perspective:

-Survivor of South Florida school shooting: "The adults have failed us"

-A conversation with SoCal students about guns and school safety

-Isla Vista shooting victim's father talks about his daughter, gun violence and what needs to change

-What can students do to increase the odds of survival in a school shooting?

-John Lott, Jr. on why more guns could be a deterrent to gun violence

-SoCal teacher on dealing with this new reality in schools every day

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