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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.

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Free support groups for adults with incarcerated loved ones to connect and share with others who understand.

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Prison Monitoring Reports

Reports on prison conditions observed during our statewide monitoring work.

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Data and insights on Pennsylvania’s county jails, from populations to policies.

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March 27, 2026

In the News

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules life sentences without parole for second-degree murder unconstitutional

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that sentences of life without parole for second-degree murder are unconstitutional. A state law currently requires the penalty.

WGAL

by Susan Shapiro and Sarah Metts

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