Hammett considers himself a “credible messenger” who reentering citizens can relate to because he has been through the system and has navigated life in both worlds.

In the first installment of our February editorial calendar topic, guest columnist Dr. Nikia Owens highlights three unsung community heroes whose work makes a tremendous difference in the lives of returning citizens in Philadelphia.

That belief is the backbone of HipHopPsychoEd, the free therapeutic town halls that Crawford hosts.

Announcement of the creation of the office coincides with release of the “Philadelphia’s Reentry Services Landscape” report from the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition,

Plus, power moves at the City of Philadelphia and Resolve Philly; board appointments at the Mann Center, Friends Service Committee, Girl Scouts, PA Horticultural Society, and more.