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Coverage dated September 28, 2026 to September 29, 2026

Philadelphia expands Handle With Care program to all district schools

Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia

A program designed to help students affected by traumatic incidents received a district-wide expansion Thursday, connecting Philadelphia police and schools so children can receive additional support before arriving in the classroom.

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  1. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Philadelphia expands Handle With Care program to all district schools (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    A program designed to help students affected by traumatic incidents received a district-wide expansion Thursday, connecting Philadelphia police and schools so children can receive additional support before arriving in the classroom.

  2. Chalk Beat

    Philadelphia expands program that flags students who witness violence outside school for more support (opens Chalk Beat)

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    School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington speaks at Edward Gideon School in North Philadelphia on Sept. 28, 2026 about the expansion of the Handle With Care program.

  3. PhillyVoice

    School district and police expand joint program that helps support children who are exposed to trauma (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Starting Oct. 5, the School District of Philadelphia and the police department will expand the Handle With Care program that provides support and resources to students who experience a traumatic event outside of school.

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