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Transportation
Seeing your loved one face to face can mean everything, and we’re here to make that easier. We offer safe, affordable rides to a growing number of Pennsylvania prisons.
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Family Support Groups
Free support groups for adults with incarcerated loved ones to connect and share with others who understand.
Family Resources
Information, guides, and tools to help families navigate the challenges of having a loved one who is incarcerated.
Support for People in Prison
Programs and services for people in prison and preparing to come home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions we hear most, updated regularly.
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Need help with visits or concerns about a facility?
Our helpline team offers one-on-one support for people in prison and their loved ones.
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Learn how to get involved and support our programs, from in-prison visits and prison monitoring to mentoring and community initiatives.
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Discover the different ways you can support our work, from one-time gifts and recurring contributions to planned giving—and make your gift easily online.
Upcoming Events
Explore and attend upcoming events and partner-hosted activities that support our community and mission.
Careers
Browse our current job openings and exciting internship programs.
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Learn about our history, mission, and the work we do to support people in prison and their families.
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About Us
About Us
Discover our vision, mission, values, and approach to supporting people in prison, families, and communities.
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Prison Monitoring
Helping people in prison and promoting accountability and transparency in state and county correctional facilities.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated staff and board members who are leading our important work.
Education and Advocacy
Educating the public and advocating for policies to support people in prison and strengthen accountability.
Strategic Plan
Learn about our vision for the future and the initiatives driving our mission forward.
Family/Community Supports
Helping families stay connected and thrive while a loved one is in prison.
Impact Reports
See the difference our work makes for Pennsylvanians in prison and their families.
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Real Stories
Personal stories reflect the impact of our work and the strength and perseverance of the people we help.
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Supporter Updates
The latest news, stories, and updates from the Pennsylvania Prison Society.
Research
Research and fact sheets about incarceration and justice in Pennsylvania.
Prison Monitoring Reports
Reports on prison conditions observed during our statewide monitoring work.
Graterfriends
A publication by people in prison, for people in prison and their communities.
County Jail Data
Data and insights on Pennsylvania’s county jails, from populations to policies.
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Events
09/25/2024
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6:00 - 9:00 PM
Wintergarden at PPG Place
PA Innocence Project Pittsburgh Annual Celebration
Our partner organization, the Pennsylvania Innocence Project is hosting their Pittsburgh Annual Celebration on September 25th.
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Meet Our Annual Award Winners
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