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Philadelphia

Reflecting on a Season of Growth in Philly

Reporter Afea Tucker discusses a year of local community engagement, culminating in an anti-violence event focused on music.

Philadelphia

Gun Violence Has Shaped Their Lives. These Philly Teens Made a Documentary Series About It.

Bout Mine I Matter helps Philly’s youth process their grief through a filmmaking program that integrates behavioral counseling and de-escalation techniques.

Philadelphia

Philly, What Do You Want to Know About Gun Violence?

I’m The Trace’s new Philadelphia engagement reporter and I want to hear from you.

Philadelphia

How Eight Candidates Running to Represent Philadelphia Say They’ll Address Gun Violence

We asked them to answer residents’ questions about the crisis that has taken more than 320 lives this year.

Philadelphia

‘Merecemos que nos protejan’: Los habitantes de Filadelfia quieren que los líderes de la ciudad hagan más

Les preguntamos a los residentes qué quieren que hagan sus funcionarios electos para mejorar la seguridad pública, varios nos dijeron que los candidatos necesitan trabajar para generar confianza en sus comunidades.

Philadelphia

‘We Deserve for You to Protect Us:’ After A Grim Year of Shootings, Philadelphians Want Action

Residents tell us what they want city leaders to do to make them safer — but say earning their trust will be an uphill battle.

Philadelphia

Up the Block, Our Website for Philadelphians Affected by Gun Violence, Is Live

Our searchable guide connects survivors and their families with resources for therapy, employment, transitional housing, victims compensation, domestic violence, post-incarceration, and more.

Philadelphia

Up the Block, nuestro sitio para los habitantes de Filadelfia que se han visto afectados por la violencia con armas de fuego, se lanzó

Nuestro sitio conecta a los sobrevivientes y sus familias con recursos para terapia, empleo, vivienda transicional, violencia doméstica, vida tras el encarcelamiento, y más.

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Up the Block

Dozens of organizations across Philadelphia are dedicated to helping those affected by gun violence. Find them here.

Philadelphia

“Up the Block”: un nuevo centro de recursos para los habitantes de Filadelfia afectados por la violencia armada

Una iniciativa de The Trace que le informa sobre cómo recuperarse de tiroteos, mantener seguros a los jóvenes y responsabilizar a los líderes locales.

Philadelphia

‘Up the Block’: A New Resource Hub for Philadelphians Affected by Gun Violence

An initiative by The Trace wants to connect you with information on recovering from shootings, keeping young people safe, and holding local leaders accountable.