A suit company wants to turn Philly inmates into artisan tailors

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Hong Kong-based Bonham Strand is launching in Philadelphia, spearheaded by Penn grad and social entrepreneur Jong Lee.

Here’s the inherent problem with Philly’s Reentry Coalition

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Oct. 20, 2016 2:43 pm

Here’s the inherent problem with Philly’s Reentry Coalition

By Tony Abraham /

So, 85 nonprofits and government agencies working together? Get real.

Philly inmates are getting college certificates while reducing food waste

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Oct. 20, 2016 8:04 am

Philly inmates are getting college certificates while reducing food waste

By Tony Abraham /

A program at Philadelphia Prison System's Holmesburg work site has inmates earning a certificate in organic agriculture, producing high quality compost for local gardens — and saving the city a boatload on landfill fees.

Pa.’s first step toward nixing life without parole could be taken this week

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Oct. 17, 2016 11:58 am

Pa.’s first step toward nixing life without parole could be taken this week

By Tony Abraham /

In Pa., being sentenced to life without parole is equivalent to being sentenced to death. This Tuesday, a coalition of advocates will rally in Harrisburg to support reforms once deemed nonviable.

Pay for success does not always mean ‘everybody wins’

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Oct. 9, 2016 1:22 pm

Pay for success does not always mean ‘everybody wins’

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Neither in theory nor in practice. Pennsylvania is set to launch two pay for success programs in 2017.

Reforming the justice system from a courtroom isn’t cutting it for Keir Bradford-Grey

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Sep. 29, 2016 12:54 pm

Reforming the justice system from a courtroom isn’t cutting it for Keir Bradford-Grey

By Tony Abraham /

The conversation on criminal justice reform is moving forward, but the Defender Association chief wants to see more intervention in the child welfare system.

That recidivism technology Philadelphia is getting might not account for racist policing

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Sep. 19, 2016 9:07 am

That recidivism technology Philadelphia is getting might not account for racist policing

By Tony Abraham /

If it does, said Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. at a recent City Council hearing, it will "lose some accuracy." What do local advocates think? Technical.ly Philly reports.