Cameron Holmes & John Pace Testify at Hearing on Reentry Initiatives

On April 23, 2019, YSRP staff members Cameron Holmes, Reentry Supervisor, and John Pace, Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) Reentry Coordinator, testified to members of the PA Legislative Black Caucus about reentry initiatives in Philadelphia at a joint hearing they hosted with the House Democratic Policy Committee. Mr. Holmes and Mr. Pace offered their powerful testimony to a packed house at the hearing, held at Temple University, about reentry and their own personal experiences navigating it. Their words had a clear impact that night. Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D) drew on Mr. Holmes’ testimony in his closing remarks, charging lawmakers to be guided by the “shining light” of those who had testified that evening to usher in more supportive lawmaking that will pave pathways to success for individuals returning home from jails and prisons.

Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D) of the PA Legislative Black Caucus, with Cameron Holmes, left, and John Pace, following the hearing on April 23, 2019.