Melissa Schott writes, "Peace On The Streets, being a group for only five weeks, was able to organize a community forum that not only discussed the violence on the streets but was able to address the problems our community has been faced with and came up with many solutions. I have never seen such a great crowd where each person cared so much about their surroundings. In little words I would like to admit that I, Melissa Schott, am proud to be one of many in such a progressive group.

"Many Groups such as The Brown Berets and Familia Center joined in to present ways to help solve our issues with violence. We as the community then took our minds together to create a plan for a better future. Not only did the voice of the community get heard, but the voice of students; a voice that is seldom addressed."

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