The Institute for Community Justice is a comprehensive prison services and reentry program providing health linkages, supportive services, education, and advocacy for individuals, families, and communities impacted by mass incarceration.
Real Rap on Reentry Panel – Community Conversation to Destigmatize the Journey of Reentry
Saturday, October 30th 2021
Join ICJ for our Real Rap on Reentry Panel, a community conversation to destigmatize the journey of reentry. Panelists will include Cynthia Alvarado, Jeff Abramowitz…
ICJ Holiday Toy Drive 2021
Monday, November 22nd 2021
Please join the Institute for Community Justice, Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia Auto & Parole, and Mann Up Association, Inc. for the annual Holiday Toy Drive…
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Partnerships
We have partnerships with many agencies and organizations throughout Philadelphia to ensure that returning citizens get all the help and support they need. Our partners provide referrals, help with our programs, employ our participants, and offer a wide range of services to complement ours.
Programs
The Workforce Initiative Network is specifically designed to provide support in addressing barriers and preparing individuals for employment success by developing confidence, skills and a positive mindset.
How We Help
Overall recidivism rate
in Philadelphia, 2012-2015
Recidivism rate
of ICJ participants, 2019
Reduced likelihood
of recidivism for participants in ICJ programs and services