U.S Department of Labor Announces $85M in Funding to Support Underserved Youth & Young Adults (4/21)
WASHINGTON – While the causes are many and the remedies sometimes complex, the reality for young people from ages 10 to 24 in the nation’s underserved communities is sadly simple: violence and poverty is stopping many from realizing their potential and blocking access to equity in education and employment. Among non-Hispanic Black and African American youth, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that homicide is the leading cause of death, and the third leadi
Prison Education Programs Lower Recidivism Rates and Increase Employment Opportunities Post-Release
U.S. News: Sarah Wood | March 8, 2022 During his nearly 14 years serving time in an Alabama prison, David Garlock wanted to do everything he could to better himself. That meant earning an education. While incarcerated, Garlock enrolled in trade school, where he earned a certificate in architectural and mechanical drafting. After he was released, he kept working toward his ultimate goal – a college degree. Nine months out of prison, Garlock was accepted at Eastern University i
The ACLU Seeks Clients Prevented from Expungement Due to Cost
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania is looking for cases where a person is unable to obtain an expungement because of unpaid fines or costs. In some courts, clerks' offices prevent individuals from even filing such petitions, and in others judges may routinely deny them because of the unpaid debt. We believe such practices are unlawful and would like to connect with attorneys who are running into these barriers when representing their clients. Please rea
Call for Proposals - International Conference on Decreasing Recidivism (3/25)
This is a call for Proposals for the upcoming 2nd Annual International Conference on Decreasing Recidivism. 2022 Conference Theme: Closing the Cradle-to-Prison Pipeline. This hybrid conference will be held at Harrisburg Area Community College, June 22-23, 2022. To read the full call for proposal, click the above attachment.
Register Now: Amplifying Advocacy to Support Adult Education (5/2 @ 9am/12pm)
Amplifying Advocacy to Support Adult Education - A Collaborative Live Zoom Event is happening May 2nd. Join us at 9 am or 12 noon. Special guest Joseph Murzyn, Principal of Government Relations for Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney will be joined by representatives from PAACE, The Philadelphia Adult Literacy Alliance, and the Education Subcommittee of The Philadelphia Reentry Coalition to discuss where the work of each organization and its coalition members can overlap and strength
Pan African Studies Community Education Program Offers Training on Community Capacity Building
Calling All Returning Citizens, Families, & Organizations Reconstruction, Inc presents: Community Capacity Building Curriculum; a returned citizen created program to build personal, familial, and collective HEALING, LIBERATION and Empowerment Temple University- Pan African Studies Community Education Program PASCEP0610 Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm, Zoom virtual class April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12 -We change ourselves to change the world, uniting the many to defeat the
REFORM Announces Community Grant Program in Pennsylvania (3/29)
PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM In recognition of the effort that frontline service providers and community-based organizations play in creating an ecosystem of support for communities most impacted by harmful criminal justice politics, REFORM Alliance is soliciting grant applications from qualified community-based organizations serving Pennsylvania residents for its FY22 Pennsylvania Community Grants program. Their work would not be possible, and the mission of REFORM
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PRIMARY PURPOSE (Summary of major reasons this job exists)
The Field Technician II is responsible for installations, service and inspections and/or conducting energy audits and assessments to quantify energy consumption to establish baseline use and recommend energy saving practices and measures. This individual will also educate customers on their usage, install energy-saving/safety measures and recommend energy saving practices to customers. This individual will maintain a
Incarcerated Citizens Who are Fully Vaccinated will be Allowed In-Person Visits
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. NBC10 Philadelphia: Rudy Chinchilla | March 4, 2022 Inmates who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will once again be allowed in-person visits in Philadelphia prisons. The prisons had been closed since early in the pandemic to mitigate the spread of coronavirus – a period of about two years. In-person vis