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New comfort dog gifted to Oxford schools to help students when they return
Clarkston Athletics gifted a comfort dog to Oxford schools for when students return to class.
OXFORD, Mich. (FOX 2) - The newest member of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office will provide comfort to the Oxford community.
Sheriff Michael Bouchard picked up Oxford the puppy Thursday.
Clarkston Athletics helped the sheriff's office to get the dog, who will be assigned to support people in the wake of the Oxford High School shooting.
(Photo: Oakland County Sheriff's Office)
Read more Oxford HS shooting coverage here.
Since the fatal Nov. 30 shooting, mental health resources have been increased to support students and others impacted. There's also been a push for even more mental health access to help students cope.
Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Oxford
Read: Students push for law changes, better mental health support
Additionally, the Oxford Community Memorial and Victims Fund was created to assist the families of the four students killed and help the surviving victims.
How to help survivors, families of victims of Oxford HS shooting
Several benefits have been held or are coming up to raise money in support of the fund, including a concert in memory of DJ John O'Leary. The longtime fixture on Detroit radio was also the voice of Oxford hockey for years.
MORE: Token Lounge memorial for O'Leary raising money for victims of shooting
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Oakland County students hope to create safer schools after Oxford High School shooting
Students at Oakland County schools are hoping to create safer schools after the Oxford HS shooting. They are pushing for more mental health professionals, a greater response to threats from district officials, and law changes.
Recent Oxford High School shooting updates:
- Prosecutor debunks social media posts that Ethan Crumbley is incompetent for trial
- Ethan Crumbley’s drawings provide details about shooter’s mental state
- Prosecutor agrees with bond set for Crumbleys, says shooter's parents will flee