Social Media, Chatbots, and the Risks Facing Our Kids: A Town Hall
???? Date: November 20, 2025
???? Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
???? Location: First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder
???? Registration is required, but the event is free. Register here (opens webpage).

Content Notice:
This event will include open conversation and personal stories about online harms affecting youth, including topics such as self-harm, suicide, substance use, and sexual assault. Some content may be distressing. Please take care of your well-being as you choose to attend and engage.

What to Expect:
•Attorney General Phil Weiser will share the work his office is doing to address risks by requiring social media companies to make their products safe for kids.
•District Attorney Michael Dougherty will discuss what is happening in Boulder and the issues facing youth.
•Families affected by suicide and fentanyl poisoning will share courageous personal stories about the impact of harmful algorithms, drug sales, and unregulated AI chatbots.
•Dr. Joel Stoddard, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, will present the latest research and guidance for parents.
•Opportunities for Q&A, connection, and community reflection.

This issue affects all of us—parents, educators, neighbors, and community leaders. We hope you’ll join us for this urgent and meaningful conversation.

Co-hosted by:
Senator Judy Amabile, Representative Kyle Brown, Representative Lesley Smith, Representative Andy Boesenecker, Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett, County Commissioner Marta Loachamin, Blue Rising, Healthier Colorado, The Parent Engagement Network, Natural Highs, The Kempe Foundation, McBride Impact, Youth in Recovery, The American Academy of Pediatrics Colorado Chapter, and Parents Together.

Accessibility:
The event will be live interpreted in Spanish, and resources will be available in both English and Spanish.

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