After another long, violent summer in Philadelphia, children will soon head back to classrooms bearing layers upon layers of trauma, writes NotesFromHeL.
In a couple of weeks, Jessica Blair’s three sons will walk into their Philadelphia schools with fresh haircuts, new backpacks, and crisp outfits.
Since 2018, there have been nearly 9,000 shooting victims in the city. Take each victim, whether they survive or not, and multiply the pain that they’ve experienced among countless relatives and friends. For its part, the School District has a series of trauma-informed practices and programs in place around the city, including special counseling sessions, behavioral health services, and grief groups.
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