Call to Action from Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sex Offense Laws (PARSOL)
Pennsylvania State Representatives have introduced House Bills 47 and 77. These bills target persons forced to register under PA's...
Biden Administration Asking States to Use Medicaid Funds to Cover Opioid Treatment in Jails/Prisons
The New York Times: Noah Weiland - April 21, 2023 The Biden administration this week accelerated efforts to fund opioid addiction...
Ban on Shackling Pregnant Women, Solitary Confinement in Prison Advances in PA House
Pennsylvania Capital Star: Peter Hall - April 18, 2023 Tonie Willis fought back tears Tuesday after Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a...
Interactive Simulation Gives Philadelphians a Glimpse at the Harsh Realities Of Reentry
WHYY: Cory Sharber - April 18, 2023 A simulation gave people a chance to walk in the footsteps of someone recently released from prison —...
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Narcan Here’s What It Means
AP News: Geoff Mulvihill - March 29, 2023 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling the leading version of...
Racial Disparities in Philly Prisons Persist, Despite 47% Decline in Incarcerated Population
WHYY: Sammy Caiola - March 23, 2023 A Philadelphia nonprofit that works with formerly incarcerated women is on a mission to reduce racial...
Biden Signs Bill Aiming to Ease Costs for Prison Calls
PBS News Hour: Colleen Long, Associated Press - January 5, 2023 President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law a bill aimed at easing...
PA Department of Corrections Raises Prison Wages
The Department of Corrections has raised wages for people in custody in Pennsylvania state prisons in response to skyrocketing inflation...
PA Prison Society Calls Attention to Skyrocketing State Prison Commissary Prices
Pennsylvania Prison Society - December 15, 2022 The prices incarcerated people pay for toiletries, over-the-counter medication, food, and...