The Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP) works to keep children out of adult jails and prisons. Check out more at linktr.ee/YSRP
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17 Oct 2024
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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1 Aug 2024
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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24 Jun 2024
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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24 Jun 2024
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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21 May 2024
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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21 May 2024
Congratulations to the Youth Advocacy Project students for the multiple awards they received from the University of Pennsylvania (@pennlaw)
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29 Apr 2024
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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19 Apr 2024
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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18 Mar 2024
"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.
17 Mar 2024
SOS Juvenile Justice: Helping kids out of cycle of violence in Philadelphia fox29.com/news/save-our-stre…
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13 Mar 2024
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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1 Mar 2024
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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1 Mar 2024
Thank you, @bvh14, for leading with empathy, integrity, and an uncompromising commitment to youth justice.
1 Mar 2024
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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28 Feb 2024
We are grateful for state legislators like Dan Miller who are willing to stand up for #youthjustice.
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28 Feb 2024
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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26 Feb 2024
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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6 Feb 2024
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.
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29 Jan 2024
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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14 Dec 2023
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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13 Dec 2023
“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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