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The Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP) works to keep children out of adult jails and prisons. Check out more at https://t.co/CNwJiJQcla
Philadelphia, PA.
Joined June 2014
YSRP mourns the passing of Robert Schwartz, founding advisory board member of YSRP & @JuvLaw1975 co-founder. Bob was a tireless advocate for youth justice, whose vision & mentorship helped shape our work. Bob, may we carry your light & lessons into a better future for youth.
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This is a symptom of a much larger issue: when racist systems do not see the inherent worth and humanity of especially Black and Brown children, it’s no wonder they continually fail to show them compassion, care, and ultimately protection.
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The accusations span 10 different facilities across Pennsylvania, with accusers saying they were groped, molested, raped, or beaten by staffers.
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Join us for an exclusive screening of the original documentary series JUSTICE, USA, followed by a panel discussion on #restorativejustice. Featuring @SheilaCalloway @clayinhand @G42Marshall @SongsterKempis.
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Join the Stoneleigh Foundation & the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth for a screening & discussion of the documentary JUSTICE, USA.
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We are thrilled to announce that YSRP Reentry Coordinator Don "Ike" Jones has been awarded the Rising Leader of the Year Award! The Office of Reentry Partnerships celebrates individuals yearly for their outstanding efforts in exemplifying leadership in this community.
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Double congrats to YSRP Staff Attorney John Lopez for being awarded Supervisor of the Year for the second year in a row!
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Congratulations to the Youth Advocacy Project students for the multiple awards they received from the University of Pennsylvania (@pennlaw)
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Hats off to our Director of Advocacy, Emily Robb, for her recently published article in the Legal Intelligencer on the devastating impact that felony murder charges have on young people in Pennsylvania.
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Spread the word! YSRP is looking for a Director of Operations and Finance to support our mission to end the practice of charging young people as if they were adults. Please visit our website to learn more about this exciting opportunity:.
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"Removing children during their high school years from families and communities, placing young people where they do not have access to adequate education, and expecting young people to return to our communities and thrive is insanity," says Van Heydoorn.
SOS Juvenile Justice: Helping kids out of cycle of violence in Philadelphia
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Premiering on WHYY TV-12 on March 13, 2024 (tonight!), at 7:30 pm, this six-part series delves into the challenges formerly incarcerated people face when they come home. Several Philadelphia organizations and advocates, including YSRP, are featured! .
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The YSRP Intergenerational Healing Circle (IGHC) was a special guest at the @WellsFargoCtr this past Thursday. They were joined by 76er alumnus Jumaine Jones, who shared his story and hung out with Robert Covington after the game! Thank you, @sixers, for an amazing night!
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Thank you, @bvh14, for leading with empathy, integrity, and an uncompromising commitment to youth justice.
As a women-led organization, we know change is possible. #WomensHistoryMonth reminds us that women have paved pivotal roads toward equity and justice—the guiding star for our investments. We celebrate our incredible partners making progress in the fight for women's rights.
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We are grateful for state legislators like Dan Miller who are willing to stand up for #youthjustice.
The bipartisan Juvenile Justice Task Force gave us a pathway forward to better results & the legislature should come together to get it done! Second chances must be real, but so must diversion! #HB1381 @GwensGirlsPgh @YSRPinPhilly @PittsburghFdn
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Children should not be held in adult prisons. No matter the color they paint the walls, young people will know they are being placed at an adult prison facility. We need a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes safety and community resources. At best, this is a band-aid.
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YSRP staff attended the Juvenile Justice Reform event in Harrisburg to discuss #HB1381, game-changing legislation that would end the practice of “direct file” or charging children as if they were adults. Thank you @RepDanMiller, for hosting the event and for sponsoring HB 1381!
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YSRP was privileged to speak at the Crime Coverage Summit hosted by the @NatPress. ED Bianca van Heydoorn urged journalists to consider the lasting consequences of their media coverage and present a fuller picture of young people. 📷Chorus Photography .
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This past Thursday, YSRP held our 8th annual celebration of the landmark Montgomery decision. Once told they would die in prison, these former Juvenile Lifers have come home and are thriving. Thank you, @thespringpoint, for the beautiful space for our community.
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Spread the word! We're seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative individual who cares deeply about racial justice. If you know someone who fits the bill, please share this opportunity with them.
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“We expect for their minds to change when their environments are not. They’re returning home to the same block. They’re returning home to the same situations. They’re returning home to the same trauma.”.
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A group of Philly teens is fighting for juvenile justice reform. Their demands reveal cracks in a system they say is allowing gun violence to thrive.
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