Philadelphia School District and Police Dept collaborate on a $1 million "Handle with Care" initiative to address student trauma outside school.

Philadelphia School District and Police Dept collaborate on a $1 million "Handle with Care" initiative, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. This pilot program targets 300 law enforcement officers and 100 school personnel, providing training to address student trauma outside school. Initially focusing on 15 schools in North Philadelphia, the program aims to expand citywide in response to recent violence.

March 25, 2024
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