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{{toplink|url=http://www.thecenterphilly.com/|name=thecenterphilly.com}}The Center for Carceral Communities, an initiative of the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania works collaboratively with neighborhoods in West Philadelphia to help people with a history of incarceration re-engage with the community. We provide free, evidence-based psychosocial services that address the mental health, educational, housing, advocacy and primary care challenges confronting those returning to the community. The Center seeks to reverse the community-to-prison pipeline by helping participants harness their strengths and become leaders in the community. | {{toplink|url=http://www.thecenterphilly.com/|name=thecenterphilly.com}}'''The Center for Carceral Communities''', an initiative of the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania works collaboratively with neighborhoods in West Philadelphia '''to help people with a history of incarceration re-engage with the community'''. We provide free, evidence-based psychosocial services that address the mental health, educational, housing, advocacy and primary care challenges confronting those returning to the community. The Center seeks to reverse the community-to-prison pipeline by helping participants harness their strengths and become leaders in the community. | ||
''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the program's [https://www.thecenterphilly.com/ home page]. | ''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the program's [https://www.thecenterphilly.com/ home page]. | ||
Revision as of 17:10, 15 July 2020
The Center for Carceral Communities, an initiative of the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania works collaboratively with neighborhoods in West Philadelphia to help people with a history of incarceration re-engage with the community. We provide free, evidence-based psychosocial services that address the mental health, educational, housing, advocacy and primary care challenges confronting those returning to the community. The Center seeks to reverse the community-to-prison pipeline by helping participants harness their strengths and become leaders in the community.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the program's home page.
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