Speaking Out
for
Carmen
August 09, 2019
April Talks about Leaving Broken Broward County
A year-and-a-half after 17 students and faculty were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, two grieving families with a shared sense of distrust for their old home have reached the same conclusion, Broward County is fatally broken and isn’t home any more.
July 16, 2019
Gun Violence and Public Health
April speaks about gun violence prevention (GVP) at a summit in Seattle.
Additional interview below:
April 17, 2019
Working With Everyone, Bobby Builds Consensus
“I like to tell people the NRA has actually brought up some pretty good ideas," Schentrup said. "They actually come to the table with more than 'no, we don't like this.' They come to the table with specific concerns. ... And they come with specific solutions."
April 04, 2019
Robert Launches ZeroUSA
Robert launches ZeroUSA with support from the Rise Social Justice Incubator. Rise is mentoring the leaders in ZeroUSA to pass ERPO legislation in all 50 states. Rise founder Amanda Nguyen has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and funding for the Social Justice Incubator comes from Chang Zuckerberg and Bill and Melinda Gates foundations.
Here are some links to the announcements:
February 14, 2019
A Year of Reporting by the SunSentinel
The murder of 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High on Valentine's Day 2018 has been called the United States' most preventable school shooting. In coverage launched the day of the massacre and sustained through the year, the South Florida Sun Sentinel showed why.
February 11, 2019
Interview with NPR's Melissa Block
Phil and April talk with Melissa about life a year after Carmen's murder and their involvement in Stand With Parkland - The National Association of Families for Safe Schools.
September 19, 2019
Phil and April Fight for the Truth
Phil and April file suit, along with the Polluck family, to force the Broward Sheriffs Office and Broward County School Board to abide by the law and fulfill their obligations to provide public information concerning the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
July 24, 2018
Phil Demands Action from Broward County School Board
Phil goes in front of the school board to demand action and accountability for the failings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
Watch a video of Phil's remarks: School Board Meeting (scroll to 2:16:53)
News story by local CBS affiliate: MSD Investigation Begins
News story by local ABC affiliate: Back to School Update
Article in Sun-Sentinel: Wexler Investigation
July 08, 2018
April and Phil Provide Public Witness
April and Phil spoke at a rally in Austin hosted by Bishops United Against Gun Violence. The couple spoke about how Carmen's murder affected them and the need for the action.
Watch a short compilation video here: https://youtu.be/gjuM3kDz0MA
Read Phil's full remarks here.
Read April's full remarks here.
July 07, 2018
Phil Addresses the House of Bishops of the Episcopal General Convention
Phil shares a small part of Carmen's story with the bishops of the Episcopal Church and asks for their continued support for reducing gun violence in our country.
Article by the Episcopal News Service:
June 28, 2018
Launching Stand With Parkland
Phil and April launch Stand with Parkland along with the 16 other families who lost loved ones in the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
NBC6 Miami
MSD Families Launch ‘Stand with Parkland’
CBS4 Miami
‘Stand With Parkland’ Wants Conversation, Compromise For Safer Schools
https://miami.cbslocal.com/2018/06/28/parkland-group-conversation-compromise-safer-schools/
Rolling Stone
The Parkland Parents Are Not Backing Down
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/parkland-shooting-parents-w522137
USA TODAY (Gannett)
The families of Parkland are hoping to start a civil discussion about ending school violence
CNN
Parkland families call for compromise and conversation in addressing gun violence
https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/28/politics/stand-for-parkland-group/index.html
NBC
Parents of Parkland shooting victims unite for safer schools
Stand With Parkland says it wants sensible firearms and mental health policies for the nation's children.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/parents-parkland-shooting-victims-unite-safer-schools-n887201
Sun Sentinel
'Stand with Parkland' bands together families who lost loved ones at Stoneman Douglas High
The Hill
Parkland families launch new advocacy group
http://thehill.com/homenews/news/394431-parkland-families-launch-new-advocacy-group
Washington Post (Associated Press)
Florida families form advocacy group ‘Stand With Parkland’
Axios
Relatives of Parkland victims launch school safety group
Seattle Times
Florida families form advocacy group ‘Stand With Parkland’
Mother Jones
Parkland Families Push to End School Violence With New Advocacy Group
Stand With Parkland will push for universal background checks.
Houston Chronicle (AP)
Florida families form advocacy group 'Stand With Parkland'
Bustle
What Is Stand With Parkland? Marjory Stoneman Parents Have Launched A Brand New Organization
May 22, 2018
We Must Have Action!
Philip Schentrup, whose daughter Carmen was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, speaks out against the inaction and ineptitude of the School Board of Broward County's response to his daughter murder.
Additional links:
Read Phil's full statement here.
May 21, 2018
Robert Helps to Launch 'Team ENOUGH'
Student leaders from Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Sandy Hook, Columbine, and neighborhoods impacted by gun violence across the country have joined together to form Team ENOUGH. This new youth-led group will focus on student engagement on the issue of gun violence prevention and ways to continue momentum for change, including voter education, community empowerment, and advocacy. Team ENOUGH will convene individual leaders and other youth-focused organizations on a national platform.
May 12, 2018
Parkland Moms Lead "Shop-In" at Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart
April and the other moms and wives of those lost at MSD discuss their #ShopInForMoms initiative to support business that have acted to support sensible gun sales policies.
Additional links:
http://cbs12.com/news/local/parkland-mothers-organize-shopinformoms
http://cbs12.com/news/local/parkland-moms-hold-shop-in-at-stores-that-changed-their-gun-sales-policy