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WEST CHESTER, PA — Retired West Chester University criminal justice professor Brian F. O’Neill has published a new book examining life without parole sentences and the potential for redemption among …
Lifers, Redemption, and Second Chances: WCU Professor’s New Book Explores Life Without Parole Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) reached a milestone in 2024, reporting the highest number of visits between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones in the department’s …
Record-Breaking Year for Connections: Pennsylvania DOC Sees Historic High in Prison Visits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) this week introduced the Clean Slate Act, a bipartisan initiative designed to provide a fresh start for millions …
Clean Slate Act: Bipartisan Effort Aims to Transform Lives and Boost Economy 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. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of more than $56 million in grants aimed at reducing recidivism and assisting individuals re-entering their communities after incarceration. …
U.S. Department of Labor Awards $56 Million to Aid Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) and the Shapiro Administration celebrated corrections school principal Michelle Lipko from SCI Waymart for earning a 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence. …
Pennsylvania Principal Honored for Transforming Inmate Education Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The winds of change are slowly sweeping through the correctional facilities of Pennsylvania, thanks to an initiative known as ‘Little Scandinavia’, a project modeled after prisons in …
Little Scandinavia: A New Dawn in Pennsylvania Correctional System Aims to Reform and Reintegrate Read More