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Philly violent crime survivors gather to heal, honor the dead, and call for trauma care and justice reform

The vigil was organized by the Philadelphia chapter of the nationwide Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice network, and held a day after a quadruple shooting that killed three teens.

Will Harris, of North Philadelphia, leads the audience in singing 'I Need You to Survive' during a vigil and healing event Saturday at Franklin Square Park in Center City. The event marked the annual national Crime Victims' Rights Week observance.
Will Harris, of North Philadelphia, leads the audience in singing 'I Need You to Survive' during a vigil and healing event Saturday at Franklin Square Park in Center City. The event marked the annual national Crime Victims' Rights Week observance.Read moreTyger Williams / Staff Photographer