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.
First Step Staffing – Record Clearing and Expungement Clinic
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Free Legal Services Speak with legal services and learn about your options to begin removing past ...2025 Reentry Simulation
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Offering an interactive experience to those in the reentry community. This simulation demonstrates the barriers and challenges that returning citizens experience during their ...
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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.
“RESPECT” By ICJ Staff
September 26, 2023
“RESPECT” By ICJ Staff – FIGHT’S GOT TALENT! We dedicate this song to our participants and the many people who are impacted by mass incarceration.
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Overall recidivism rate
in Philadelphia, 2012-2015
Recidivism rate
of ICJ participants, 2019
Reduced likelihood
of recidivism for participants in ICJ programs and services