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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 1d

We are thrilled to announce that our director is among the group of wonderful honorees for the 2025 Mural Arts Restorative Justice Awards including @celestetrusty.bsky.social Eddie Ramirez & Felix Rosado. Please raise a glass with us in celebration Oct 16 from 6 - 9!!

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 1d

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Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center is pausing services indefinitely amid state budget impasse. It’s a ‘colossal loss.’

The Pennsylvania state budget impasse is causing layoffs and disrupting crucial and free services at the Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 6d

October 2nd is Wrongful Conviction Day. Women are less than 10% of exonerees. Why? Women face additional hurdles to overturn a wrongful conviction. These include: lack of financial & legal resources, women's cases less likely to involve DNA, women's prisons located further from population centers...

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 12d

Federal Bureau of Prisons Ends Union Protections for Workers www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...

Federal Bureau of Prisons Ends Union Protections for Workers

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 13d

Incarcerated women receive far fewer visits than incarcerated men. This is terrible for a variety of reasons. We're pleased to share that @paprisonsociety is providing affordable rides to SCI Muncy starting in October. Purchase tickets on their website: www.prisonsociety.org/services/transportation

Transportation Services for Reuniting Loved Ones

Discover how our transportation program reunites families. Sign up for updates on future services and new locations as we strive to expand.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 24d

If you're able, please send some encouraging words to Kim Joynes. She's an incarcerated survivor of sexual abuse and gender violence that began in childhood. Yesterday she was turned down for commutation of her LWOP sentence by PA Board of Pardons. She's served over 45 years in prison.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 25d

Kim has pursued every avenue of rehabilitation and education available to her and has embraced her work as a peer educator. She is highly respected among the women she is incarcerated with. From our vantage, she is a highly meritorious candidate for commutation.

Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 25d

Following his release, he continued on as a sexual predator & was subsequently convicted for sexually abusing a child. Nonetheless, he has been living in the community for decades.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 25d

She is the victim of sexual abuse and gender-based violence beginning in her childhood. Her relationship with the man who killed the victim in her case was a continuance of that abuse. That man was tried separately & received a lesser sentence. He was released from prison after a decade.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 25d

We are heartbroken by the Board of Pardons decision to reject Kim Joynes application for commutation. Kim has been incarcerated for 45+ years & has the support of the PA DOC, as well as a robust network of friends & family ready to support her reentry.

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Jill McCorkel @jillmccorkel.bsky.social · 26d

PA Board of Pardons public hearings on commutation begins at noon (approx). Kim Joynes's application will be heard later in the afternoon. You can watch live here: pacast.com/live/bophear...

PAcast

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · 27d

We have spent years working with Kim and her family. She has proven time and time again to be an excellent & deserving candidate for commutation of sentence. #TeamJoynes

Jill McCorkel @jillmccorkel.bsky.social · 27d

In Harrisburg today as Kim Joynes' advocate for commutation. She, along with several other applicants, will be interviewed by members of PA Board of Pardons. It's the most important interview of her life--one that will determine how she will live out her remaining years.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Sep 5

A dog began his sentence at Eastern State Penitentiary on this week in Philly history www.inquirer.com/history/pep-...

A dog began his sentence at Eastern State Penitentiary on this week in Philly history

Pep the black Labrador retriever was accused of killing a cat, and then-Pennsylvania Gov. Gifford Pinchot sentenced him to prison.

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Jill McCorkel @jillmccorkel.bsky.social · Sep 2

Just over a week before the PA Board of Pardons will consider Kim Joynes petition for commutation. She has served 4+ decades of LWOP for a murder committed by a man who was released in the 1990s. I'll be speaking on her behalf. You can tune in live next Friday to listen & support.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Aug 31

Doctor Who Raped and Videotaped Patients Is Sentenced to 24 Years www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/n...

Doctor Who Raped and Videotaped Patients Is Sentenced to 24 Years

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The Marshall Project @themarshallproject.org · Aug 14

About 70% of women struggling with addiction have children, and the lack of child care is one of the top reasons women cite for not seeking help. Yet, when it comes to treating their substance use, mothers face limited options.

Drug Overdoses Are Skyrocketing Among Mothers. Why Is Rehab Unavailable?

In her new book, ‘Rehab: An American Scandal,’ Shoshana Walter explores how the giant substance treatment industry keeps failing many people desperate for help.

www.themarshallproject.org

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Aug 6

5 Philadelphia police officers were fired for allegedly assaulting or threatening women. The @inquirer.com reports on their subsequent reinstatement.

Five Philadelphia cops were fired for allegedly assaulting or threatening women. They’ve all been reinstated.

Two arbitrators appointed by the Fraternal Order of Police overruled the five terminations of Philly cops. A citizens oversight group said the outcomes are "concerning."

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Jul 25

A tragic reminder that the suicide rate for incarcerated women is among the highest of any demographic. www.inquirer.com/news/prison-...

A 45-year-old woman evidently hanged herself in her cell, the second death this year in the city’s troubled jails system

The woman's body was discovered in her cell Thursday morning.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Jul 25

Happy birthday Kim Joynes! We're hoping for the gift of a #secondchance from the Board of Pardons in Sept. Kim has been incarcerated 4+ decades for being present at a murder. The murderer was released from prison in the 90s. She has earned the opportunity to be home with her loved ones and family.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Jul 10

Kim Joynes has spent over 4 decades in prison for a murder committed by a man she feared. He was released years ago. She has more than earned a second chance. Today she moved one step closer to getting it. Pardons Board granted her a public hearing for her application for sentence commutation.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Jul 10

A wonderful outcome in today's PA Board of Parole merit review hearings: Kim Joynes has been granted a public hearing for commutation! We've been working with Kim & her family for over 5 years and can confidently say that Kim has more than earned a second chance.

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Jill McCorkel @jillmccorkel.bsky.social · Jul 10

Some truly GREAT news: Kim Joynes has been approved by the PA Board of Parole for a public commutation hearing. We've been working for this for 5+ years now. #secondchances

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Jul 9

Kim Joynes has served 4+ decades of LWOP. She was present during an altercation btwn 2 men in which 1 man bludgeoned another to death. That guy was freed decades ago. We believe Kim more than deserves a commutation of sentence. We hope PA Board of Pardons agrees during tomorrow's merit review.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Jun 16

Been sayin'....
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/h...

Prison Reform Left Women Behind. Then Prosecutors Stepped In.

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Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls @phillyjustice.bsky.social · Jun 12

Tricky case involving Federal Tort Claims Act which allows victims to sue federal gov't in narrow set of circumstances. SCOTUS has kicked it back down to lower court to consider how officer's discretionary actions in this case may render govt liable.