Strong Family Relationships are Essential to Designing Effective Criminal Justice Policy
Note: PRC encourages the use of person first language whenever possible in referring to people with justice involvement, and people in general. To learn more, click here. The Crime Report: TCR Staff | January 7, 2022 A new Utah-based report from the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation espouses reforms to expand family visitation and bolster social connections between those convicted of crimes and their respective communities as a necessary means to reduce recidivism and stave off inter
Explanation of the Legal Aspects of The Re-entry Process | State
Harrisburg-Re-employment after working hours can be very difficult, but recent panels have some clarification on the complex legal process that re-entries must face. State officials have provided an educational panel entitled “Re-entry Women: Amnesty, Erasure, and Clean Slate.” Panelists discussed each process and the potential impact they could have on re-entry. Clementy usually falls into one of two categories: amnesty and commutation. Amnesty is the complete state forgiven
Get Your Record Expunged Every 2nd Tuesday
Note: PRC encourages the use of person first language whenever possible in referring to people with justice involvement, and people in general. To learn more, click here. 8th District Councilwoman invites you to Defender Days, where you can have your record expunged (cases in only Philadelphia county). This event will be held every 2nd Tuesday from 10a.m.-3p.m. at Nicetown Court Apartments, 4340 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia PA, 19140.
First Lady Wolf Discusses Clemency, Expungement, and Clean Slate for Women with Criminal Records
Today, First Lady Frances Wolf hosted Women In Reentry: Clemency, Expungement, and Clean Slate, the fifth in a series of virtual conversations with reentry advocates. The panel discussed each process and the impact they can have on women reentrants. Panelists included: Celeste Trusty, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons (BOP) Naomi Blount Wilson, Commutations Specialist at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor Taylor Pacheco, Deputy Executive Director at Philadelph
The Petey Greene Program is Accepting Applications for Their Volunteer Tutor Opportunity
Interested applicants who apply now would be considered for the fall semester. Volunteer Commitment and Requirements Consistency is crucial to student success and is something that sets us apart. Please read our required commitment carefully before applying: All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Volunteering is a weekly commitment that lasts a full academic year (two semesters–Fall and Spring). Our tutoring calendar follows the academic calendar. Volunteers are requir
Participate in the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service Jobs Fair (1/17)
Looking for employment? Global Citizen, in partnership with The Urban League of Philadelphia, is hosting its 11th annual Jobs & Opportunity Fair as part of the King Day of Service. The focus of this year's expo will be on providing virtual workshops to job seekers before directly connecting them with employers they are interested in speaking with for potential employment. The Jobs Fair will be taking place between 10am-2pm on January 17, 2022, with opportunities for job seeke
Reentry Program Launched in Federal Court Shows Promise as a Way to Reduce Recidivism
Note: PRC encourages the use of person first language whenever possible in referring to people with justice involvement, and people in general. To learn more, click here. The Inquirer | Timothy R. Rice: January 2, 2022 Fourteen years ago, U.S. District Court in Philadelphia launched a reentry program to address recidivism for those leaving prison after convictions for violent crime. We used evidence-based practices to help men and women break the cycle of violent crime and re