'When You Learn, You Don’t Return’: How Education in Prison Reduces Recidivism
The Progressive Magazine: Christopher Blackwell, Nick Hacheney | April 11, 2022 It was in the ninth grade when I, Chris, decided to call...
Philly Prison Officials Agree to Independent Monitor & Hiring Bonuses to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit
The Inquirer: Samantha Melamed | April 12, 2022 After more than two years of escalating staff shortages, prolonged lockdowns, and...
HUD Unveils Plan to Help People with a Criminal Record Find a Place to Live
USA Today: Romina Ruiz-Goiriena| April 12, 2022 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is working to make it easier for...
Municipal Reentry Leaders Network Meeting (4/21)
As a part of The Institute for Youth, Education and Families ongoing work with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Safety...
Pennsylvania Problem-Solving Courts Study Results Show Reduction in Recidivism
The Progress News: mheiss | April 8, 20222 HARRISBURG — According to a recent study, Pennsylvania’s Problem-Solving Courts programs have...
Delaware County Takes Control of Last For-Profit Prison in Pennsylvania
PhillyVoice Staff: Noah Zucker | April 8, 2022 The George W. Hill Correctional Facility, the last for-profit prison in Pennsylvania, has...
Carpenters Union Seeks Candidates (4/14)
The Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee of Philadelphia & Vicinity, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and the...
Read GAO's Report on Whether DOJ Should Detail Limitations When Publishing Performance Data
U.S. Government Accountability Office | April 6, 2022 Department of Justice "Second Chance" grants help nonprofits and state and local...
Eastern State Hiring Facilities Technicians
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is currently hiring for two entry-level facilities technicians (one full-time, one part-time)...
Grant Release! Assistance for Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children (5/17)
Grant Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Children Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Due: May 17th, 2022 Eligibility:...