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Dec. 13, 2016 8:08 am
How this federal ‘family only’ prison policy is playing out in Philly
Prison visits are proven to reduce recidivism rates, but a new federal policy is keeping inmates from their loved ones. Philly criminal defense attorney Dana Bazelon explains how for Vox.
people
Dec. 12, 2016 10:25 am
Bill Cobb is now on the board of the Defender Association
The nonprofit founder brings important perspective as a reentrant and advocate for the rights of returning citizens.
people
Nov. 11, 2016 12:57 pm
This Penn professor wants nonprofits to knock on academia’s door
Fernando Chang-Muy encourages his law and social work students to get their hands dirty by engaging with the nonprofits and policymakers doing the work they're studying. It's a win-win-win situation, he says.
people
Sep. 29, 2016 12:54 pm
Reforming the justice system from a courtroom isn’t cutting it for Keir Bradford-Grey
The conversation on criminal justice reform is moving forward, but the Defender Association chief wants to see more intervention in the child welfare system.
results
Sep. 29, 2016 8:07 am
Here’s the technology wiping criminal records at those new expungement clinics
Community Legal Services attorney Mike Hollander built the Expungement Generator in 2011 to streamline the process.
purpose
Jun. 30, 2016 3:22 pm
Here’s how nonprofits can get some free legal advice this month
Incorporated nonprofits (or those in the process of incorporating) can consult with an attorney from Dilworth Paxson at a free legal clinic on Thursday, July 14.
people
May 10, 2016 12:46 pm
This time-traveling sci-fi writer is not your average public interest attorney
By day, Rasheedah Phillips fights systemic oppression with the law. But she's an Afrofuturist author by night, penning tales of Black culture from a time warp.
results
Apr. 13, 2016 2:27 pm
This pair of Pa. bills would help ex-offenders find gainful employment
Two identical "Clean Slate" bills were just introduced in the state Senate and House with bipartisan support.
purpose
Mar. 24, 2016 9:18 am
In South Kensington, a nonprofit goes to court to keep its community garden alive
In the 1980s, the Catholic Worker turned an abandoned lot into a community garden. Now, that garden is being threatened by development.
method
Feb. 16, 2016 9:07 am
Here’s how to get free patent attorney advising from the Corzo Center
It's not available as part of the Center's regular Entrepreneur Office Hours, but interested entrepreneurs and inventors can still get patent consulting on-demand.