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Statement on Elimination of Commissary Fees and Increase Free Communication at Philadelphia Prisons

Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity: Solomon Leach - July 26, 2021 Last month, City Council gave final approval to the FY22...

Philadelphia Reentry Coalition Subcommittee Chairs/Vice-Chairs Announced

The Steering Committee is excited to introduce the Chairs and Vice-Chairs for each of the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition's five...

Ford Foundation Awards PGP Grant for Prison Education Programs

The Ford Foundation awarded the Petey Greene Program a $100,000 grant in support of our prison education programs. PGP’s mission is to...

“The Locks Have Been Severely Compromised”: A Look Inside Philly Prisons

Philly Metro: Jason Peters - July 25, 2021 During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside...

PA Eviction Moratorium Set to End. What Renters, Landlords Need to Know

Pennsylvania State Capital Bureau: Candy Woodall - July 26, 2021 When the federal moratorium on eviction expires this week, hundreds of...

PHA Hosting Citywide Job Fair and Community Day - August 7th

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is hosting a citywide Job Fair and Community Day from 10a.m. to 2p.m. on August 7 at PHA’s Vaux...

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Make Renewed Effort to Expand Compassionate Prison Releases

Note: PRC encourages the use of person first language whenever possible in referring to people with justice involvement, and people in...

Child Tax Credit Navigator Training - July 28th

Register Now July 28th: 10:30am - 11:30am EST The 2021 Child Tax Credit provides a historic lifeline to millions of families across the...

How Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Support People in the Justice System - July 29th

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and the Bureau of Justice Assistance Register Now July 29, 2021, 2:30 pm...

Eastern State Penitentiary Spotlight Series: Women, Reentry, and Fair Chance Hiring - August 3rd

Women are the fastest growing demographic group among people who are incarcerated yet are navigating a criminal justice system that does...

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