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HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has announced a new statewide initiative aimed at improving safety and support systems for young people across the Commonwealth. Led by …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan Push to Reform Youth Safety and Justice Read More
EXTON, PA — CAP Index has teamed up with the University of Arkansas and the Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL) in a groundbreaking initiative to investigate crime trends and conduct …
New Collaboration Aims to Uncover Comprehensive Insights into Crime and Violence in Dallas Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This week, West Chester University served as the backdrop for a compelling exercise designed to illuminate the myriad challenges faced by individuals reentering society after incarceration. …
Walking the Path: Chester County Simulation Highlights Reentry Challenges Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In an effort to bridge the gap between incarceration and reintegration, West Chester University is set to host a Reentry Simulation on Tuesday, September 24, from …
Charting New Paths: West Chester University’s Reentry Simulation Sheds Light on Post-Incarceration Challenges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29) introduced the Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act. The bill seeks to prevent …
New Bill Aims to Keep Youth Out of Detention for Minor Offenses Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a mission to equip young people with the means to lead safe and robust lives, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Office …
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Receive Federal Funding to Reinvent Youth Care and Prevent Juvenile Delinquency Read More
SCRANTON, PA — Amid alarming increases in gang activity and recruitment in local schools, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Pennsylvania, led by U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, …
Scranton Schools and U.S. Attorney’s Office Team Up to Counter Rising Gang Influence Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Two local nonprofits are partnering to provide help with healthcare and/or financial power of attorney documents at a free legal workshop. The workshop will be by …
Chester County Nonprofits Present Free Legal Workshops Read More