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HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, announced this week that her third juvenile justice reform bill, House Bill 1573, has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, marking a …
Shusterman’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills Advance in Pennsylvania House Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two key pieces of juvenile justice reform legislation spearheaded by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, have advanced through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, marking a significant step …
Shusterman’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills Clear Pennsylvania House Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a pivotal move towards reforming juvenile justice practices, House Bill 1600, introduced by State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, has successfully passed out of the House Children …
Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bill Advances in Legislative Process Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — Lori Schreiber, Montgomery County Clerk of Courts, is spearheading the Second Chance Resource Fair, a pivotal event designed to support individuals reentering society after incarceration. Scheduled for …
Montgomery County Hosts Second Chance Resource Fair for Returning Citizens Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a significant move to address the systemic challenges plaguing its criminal justice system, the Philadelphia Office for Criminal Justice (OCJ) recently unveiled the latest recipients of …
Philadelphia Takes Bold Step Towards Criminal Justice Reform with $240,000 in Microgrants Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at addressing understaffing and low pay in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Representative Matt Cartwright have introduced the …
Fair Pay for Prison Officers: A Step in the Right Direction or a Political Band-Aid? Read More