From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): The Sentencing Project released an extensive analysis of the hundreds of thousands of Americans serving 10 or more years behind bars. The report finds that in 2019, over half of the people in U.S. prisons … Continued
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches will host a virtual pre-release screening of Apart on Sunday, February 20 at 7:00 pm, followed by a panel discussion. Since the beginning of the War on Drugs, the number of women in U.S. prisons … Continued
Every person has dignity and potential. But approximately 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record, which limits access to jobs, housing, and other things these neighbors need to realize that potential. See YouTube video below. President Biden Declares April 2021 … Continued
Registration is now available Adult Registration – $45.00 College Students – $25.00 Jr. High/High School Students – $10.00 Register Now Registration fee includes: 4 Informative Workshop Sessions, 3 Inspiring Plenary Sessions, 3 Meals (excellent for networking), and 1 policy forum. … Continued
Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 5:10 p.m. CT Aug. 16, 2018 | Updated 11:02 a.m. CT Aug. 17, 2018 https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/08/16/wisconsin-inmate-featured-documentary-wins-release-fairness/993003002/, reposted by Healing Communities USA In 1996, Baron Walker was sentenced to 60 years in prison for being part … Continued
Friday, August 3, 2018, 6pm – 8:30pm and Saturday, August 4, 2018, 8:30am – 3:30pm Training Location: Christian Churches United 413 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 This 8 hour “Basic Mentor Training” addresses issues one must consider to be … Continued
From Christian Churches United (http://www.ccuhbg.org/): Learn more about how CCU needs your help to reach those transitioning back into our communities after prison. Where: St. Andrew’s in the Valley, 4620 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112 When: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, 8:30 am … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Prison Society (http://www.prisonsociety.org): The Pennsylvania Prison Society is delighted to inaugurate our new, occasional, lunch-time speaker series. The Occasional Speaker Series will invite distinguish scholars and researchers to Philadelphia to discuss their work in criminal justice. We … Continued