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Trauma surrounds Philly youth. At this school district ‘healing camp,’ kids tackle it head on.

"Young people in many cities in this country have so much untreated, unhealed trauma," said Shawn Ginwright, a Harvard professor whose nonprofit won an $885,000 contract with Philadelphia schools.

Philadelphia School District students participate in activities at Camp Akili, a weeklong camp focused on students' mental health and wellbeing.
Philadelphia School District students participate in activities at Camp Akili, a weeklong camp focused on students' mental health and wellbeing.Read moreJose F. Moreno/ Staff Photographer