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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.

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.

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Programs and services for people in prison and preparing to come home.

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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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Prison Monitoring

Helping people in prison and promoting accountability and transparency in state and county correctional facilities.

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.

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 and fact sheets about incarceration and justice in Pennsylvania.

Prison Monitoring Reports

Reports on prison conditions observed during our statewide monitoring work.

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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May 27, 2026

In the News

Bonus Episode One: WHYY

A panel of advocates, a lawmaker and a former Muncy lifer discussed the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling on second degree murder sentencing.

WHYY

from Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

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