YSRP featured on PBS series on the lives of returning citizens
In a recent episode of “Returning Citizens: Life Beyond Incarceration” featuring YSRP, host Paul Butler focuses on the historical implications of trying and sentencing youth as adults. The episode, entitled…
YSRP Featured Alongside Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel in a Special Segment of Fox29’s “SOS: Juvenile Justice”
Following a recent increase in incidents of gun violence among Philadelphia’s youth, Fox29’s Kelly Rule welcomed representatives and advocates from the juvenile justice sector for a special segment: SOS: Juvenile…
Philadelphia 76ers Assist for Safe Communities Partners with Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project to Combat Gun Violence
Philadelphia, PA – December 2023 – The Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project (YSRP) is proud to announce its partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers Assist for Safe Communities initiative. This partnership…
YSRP Legislative Priorities Moving in Pennsylvania!
The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee voted to advance HB 1381 today, which YSRP hopes will usher in a more humane era of support and care for youth involved in the criminal legal system.
YSRP Celebrates 7th Anniversary of Montgomery Decision
YSRP staff gathered on February 1, 2023, to celebrate freedom and commemorate the 7th anniversary of the landmark Montgomery v. Louisiana US Supreme Court decision with former Juvenile Lifers, advocates, and movement leaders.
YSRP Names Bianca van Heydoorn New Executive Director
After a rigorous national search led by YSRP’s Board of Directors and supported by Monday Morning Consultants, YSRP is thrilled to announce Bianca van Heydoorn as the new Executive Director.
PBS Newshour Shines Light on Direct File in PA
On November 22, 2022, PBS Newshour aired a segment spotlighting Pennsylvania's practice of automatically charging children as adults, and the movement to end it.
Care, Not Control: The Album is Here
Care, Not Control: The Album is now available for download! The Album showcases the talents, hopes, and dreams of young people directly impacted by the criminal legal system who are leaders in the campaign.
YSRP Reentry Coordinator Don “Ike” Jones on NPR Weekend Edition
Don “Ike” Jones was one of more than 100 attendees of the inaugural Freedom Celebration hosted by our partners at the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth in Washington, DC. There, he was interviewed by NPR's Carrie Johnson.