Familias Separadas Public Art Installations in Harrisburg—October 26-November 18

Based on the interviews of 5 mothers formerly detained at the Berks family prison, artist Michelle Angela Ortiz has created 8 large-scale public art installations highlighting the messages and portraits of the mothers and their children. All eight installations will … Continued

Formerly Incarcerated Families Call on Governor Wolf to #ShutDownBerks

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From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): Today we want to center and amplify the voices of those who have always been the driving force of the campaign. The families who have been affected by the Berks County Detention Center. They are … Continued

Philadelphia Resolution Calls for Closure of Berks County Residential Center

A RESOLUTION Affirming that the imprisonment and prolonged detention of asylum-seeking children and families is inhumane and counter to international law, and calling on Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to issue an emergency removal order and … Continued