purpose
Jan. 31, 2017 12:41 pm
10 things you should know about reentry in Philadelphia
The people, facts and figures — and why it's a good thing there's no “face of reentry” in Philly.
results
Jan. 30, 2017 7:51 am
Predictive policing software is a small sliver of the police reform puzzle
Nature.com takes a look at accountability and public safety outcomes in current crime-forecasting technology (and shouts out Azavea's HunchLab suite).
people
Jan. 27, 2017 12:57 pm
Work can keep Chris Catona out of prison. His past won’t let him keep a job
Catona sold weed to feed his heroin addiction and went to prison. He worked, got clean, went to school and learned to train dogs. Yet, he can't keep a job to save his life — literally.
people
Jan. 26, 2017 12:55 pm
How this Rastafarian-Quaker and Mutulu Shakur protégé is fighting for returning citizens in Philly
The Center for Returning Citizens founder has a different vision for prison reform and reentry in Philadelphia's Black communities.
people
Jan. 26, 2017 10:16 am
Philly reentry advocate Bill Cobb is heading to the ACLU
The Redeemed founder and Defender Association board member is now a deputy director with the organization's Campaign for Smart Justice.
people
Jan. 18, 2017 11:30 am
Keir Bradford-Grey was mulling a run for district attorney
Philly's public defender was courted by billionaire George Soros, but decided against making a run for office.
purpose
Jan. 16, 2017 11:19 am
Here’s what’s on the horizon for Green City Works in 2017
The University City District nonprofit is all about putting local unemployed residents to work — including those with records.
purpose
Jan. 9, 2017 7:19 am
Learn how to earn tax credits for hiring returning citizens at this event
Episcopal Community Services is hosting an info session for employers about available tax credits. Here's Program Manager Jessica Main's case for why you should go.
purpose
Jan. 5, 2017 12:49 pm
This nonprofit is recording an album of songs written by Graterford inmates
Meet Songs in the Key of Free, a fledgling organization that has partnered with the Curtis Institute and Mural Arts to bring Graterford its first music program in 10 years.
results
Jan. 4, 2017 12:58 pm
Why the Office of Reintegration Services wants to move back to Center City
RISE moved to Spring Garden two years ago. "We're at low numbers," said executive director Ceciley Bradford-Jones. "We haven't had an influx of participants in a while."