The Parkland students grew connected to the Christchurch community when they visited New Zealand last July on a learning and healing trip. Hide Caption 8 of 12 Photos: Parkland marks one year since school shooting A lone student walks past signs of support. Hide Caption 11 of 12 Photos: Parkland marks one year since school shooting The Rothenberg family walks outside the school on Thursday. Hide Caption 12 of 12Unfamiliar with gun violenceThe students from Parkland quickly realized how unfamiliar their New Zealand counterparts were with gun violence. Sustaining a movementSince the shooting, Parkland students have made it their mission to advocate for gun control.

Source: CNN March 21, 2019 00:33 UTC