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The Great American Gunshow: Philadelphia
The Great American Gunshow: Philadelphia
Join us for a unique performance experience where together we explore the humanity at the heart of the issues surrounding guns in our city.
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PA law allows youth to be tried as adults for serious crimes. YSRP challenges this with trauma-informed advocacy, mitigation, and reentry support.
From Isolation to Advocacy: Ending Solitary in Pennsylvania — YSRP
From Isolation to Advocacy: Ending Solitary in Pennsylvania — YSRP
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S6 Ep. 04 | What Happens to the 80%
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S6 Ep. 04 | What Happens to the 80%
Education Podcast · Updated Monthly · A space meant to bridge the arts and social justice, specifically issues related to incarceration. The grave symbolizes the commonly traditional approach to justice and the garden represents the beaut…
Young offenders are often denied credit for 'dead time' behind bars
Young offenders are often denied credit for 'dead time' behind bars
Juvenile detention systems often deny young offenders credit for the time they spend waiting behind bars
S6 Ep. 05 | When Childhood Ends in Court: Philly’s Direct File Divide
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S6 Ep. 05 | When Childhood Ends in Court: Philly’s Direct File Divide
Education Podcast · Updated Monthly · A space meant to bridge the arts and social justice, specifically issues related to incarceration. The grave symbolizes the commonly traditional approach to justice and the garden represents the beaut…
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Philly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutions
Philly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutions
Philly teens are regularly subjected to illegal lockdowns in detention, city watchdog finds
Philly teens are regularly subjected to illegal lockdowns in detention, city watchdog finds
Rapper-turned-advocate uses his prison experience to help teens avoid life of crime
Rapper-turned-advocate uses his prison experience to help teens avoid life of crime
They Got Life in Prison at 17. Now They’re Helping Others Avoid That Fate.
They Got Life in Prison at 17. Now They’re Helping Others Avoid That Fate.
Aiming for a ‘holistic representation’ career as dual-degree Law and SP2 grad | Penn Today
Aiming for a ‘holistic representation’ career as dual-degree Law and SP2 grad | Penn Today
Christina Bartzokis worked as a Child Protective Services case worker for three years in rural Oregon. Now she’s set her sights on Louisiana, where she’ll serve as a public defender.
Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids for some crimes under a new diversion program
Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids for some crimes under a new diversion program
Reflections on 10 Years of Impact
Reflections on 10 Years of Impact
YSRP’s New Look: A Fresh Update to Match Our Core Mission — YSRP
YSRP’s New Look: A Fresh Update to Match Our Core Mission — YSRP
Returning Citizens: Life Beyond Incarceration | Testimony | Episode 102 | PBS
Returning Citizens: Life Beyond Incarceration | Testimony | Episode 102 | PBS
SOS Juvenile Justice: Helping kids out of cycle of violence in Philadelphia
SOS Juvenile Justice: Helping kids out of cycle of violence in Philadelphia
The Missing Piece: How Support, Not Punishment, Can Reduce Crime
The Missing Piece: How Support, Not Punishment, Can Reduce Crime
The Disproportionate Effect of Felony Murder on Children in Pennsylvania | The Legal Intelligencer
The Disproportionate Effect of Felony Murder on Children in Pennsylvania | The Legal Intelligencer
Letters to the Editor | Jan. 21, 2025
Letters to the Editor | Jan. 21, 2025
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Shapiro’s $18M plan would house youth on the grounds of a maximum-security men’s prison
Shapiro’s $18M plan would house youth on the grounds of a maximum-security men’s prison
Youth advocates have derided the proposal, which comes amid ongoing litigation over the state's failure to alleviate critical overcrowding in Philadelphia's youth detention center.
What Youth Want: The Essential Components of Successful Community-Based Alternatives to Carceral Systems - Stoneleigh Foundation
What Youth Want: The Essential Components of Successful Community-Based Alternatives to Carceral Systems - Stoneleigh Foundation
Dozens of people sue Pa. juvenile facilities, saying they were sexually abused by staff
Dozens of people sue Pa. juvenile facilities, saying they were sexually abused by staff
The accusations range from forcible groping to violent and repeated rapes by staff members at six facilities.
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Introduces Legislation to Provide Cost Free Telephone Calls to Incarcerated Loved Ones in Pennsylvania
Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Introduces Legislation to Provide Cost Free Telephone Calls to Incarcerated Loved Ones in Pennsylvania
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Consequences of Trying Children as Adults Often Ignored
Consequences of Trying Children as Adults Often Ignored
Philly youth are rallying against the court system. Could repairing it turn the tide on gun violence?
Philly youth are rallying against the court system. Could repairing it turn the tide on gun violence?
Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia City Council
City of Philadelphia - File #: 230510
City of Philadelphia - File #: 230510
Philadelphia is poised to pass a ski mask ban, drawing support from police and criticism from the ACLU
Philadelphia is poised to pass a ski mask ban, drawing support from police and criticism from the ACLU
Pennsylvania has a chance to improve its treatment of children in the criminal justice system | Opinion
Pennsylvania has a chance to improve its treatment of children in the criminal justice system | Opinion
Pa. lawmakers push for juvenile justice reform. But will it pass both chambers?
Pa. lawmakers push for juvenile justice reform. But will it pass both chambers?
YSRP Legislative Priorities Moving in Pennsylvania!
YSRP Legislative Priorities Moving in Pennsylvania!
Disturbing new photos inside Philly’s juvenile jail show kids sleeping on floors in crowded, filthy cells
Disturbing new photos inside Philly’s juvenile jail show kids sleeping on floors in crowded, filthy cells
PennLive recognizes those who promote peace and justice across Pa. communities
PennLive recognizes those who promote peace and justice across Pa. communities
NBA Foundation Spotlights YSRP
NBA Foundation Spotlights YSRP
Sentenced to Life as Boys, They Made Their Case for Release
Sentenced to Life as Boys, They Made Their Case for Release
The Quest for Liberation: Stacey's Story
The Quest for Liberation: Stacey's Story
Our Work in Action
Our Work in Action
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