people
Nov. 2, 2017 10:17 am
Defender Association of Philadelphia has reform on its mind
Curt Watkins of the Adult Social Services unit shares how the organization is working for better outcomes for its clients.
purpose
Aug. 23, 2017 8:34 am
This van service for prison visits is rebuilding Philly families, one ride at a time
West Philadelphia native Crystal Wyatt's business, Ride and Rebuild, does more than drive families to and from prisons. It's supporting the women who support incarcerated men.
purpose
Aug. 21, 2017 9:24 am
This museum exhibit tells the story of everyday items made by prison labor
Temple graduate students Holly Genovese and Joana Arruda helped curate the exhibit at Eastern State Penitentiary called "Made in the U.S.A."
people
Jul. 28, 2017 9:15 am
Hannah Sassaman of Media Mobilizing Project is a 2017 Soros Justice Fellow
The fellowship from Open Society Foundations focuses on those who've done work in addressing issues regarding mass incarceration in the U.S.
purpose
Jul. 10, 2017 5:28 pm
Here’s a look at reentry issues through the eyes of formerly incarcerated women
PhillyCAM shared scenes from the People's Paper Co-op's Women in Reentry Day.
results
Jun. 13, 2017 11:23 am
Here’s how Philly is doing so far in reducing its prison population
Programs implemented since the city received millions in funds toward this initiative have contributed to a decrease from more than 8,000 in 2015 to 6,604 at the end of May.
purpose
Jun. 1, 2017 10:10 am
June is now Reentry Awareness Month in Philadelphia
Jean Friedman-Rudovsky of The Reentry Project shares what the collaborative news initiative has been working on and what's to come this month.
results
May 17, 2017 2:07 pm
Larry Krasner is the Democratic pick for DA. Here’s what’s next
What the civil right attorney's win in yesterday's primary election could mean for criminal justice reform in Philadelphia.
method
May 16, 2017 1:49 pm
The inaugural Franklin SP2 Social Innovation Prize asked: How can innovation lead to action?
Build upon past research and collaborate with those directly affected by the issues.
funding
May 11, 2017 10:45 am
8 local orgs crowdfunded to bail out ‘mamas’ from jail this Mother’s Day
According to the crowdfunding page for the Philly effort of National Mama’s Bail Out Day, they've raised enough to get more than 10 mothers out of jail.