Welcome to the website of the Philadelphia Prison System, the birthplace of modern corrections. It is our hope that visitors to the website will better understand who we are, the services we provide, and how we carry out our mission.

Our job is to ensure the security and safety of the inmates who are entrusted to our care, as well as the protection of the citizens of Philadelphia. We also share a fundamental responsibility to provide services that will help inmates return to our communities with the skills, knowledge and support that they need. We cooperate in this effort with public and private agencies, advocacy groups, faith based organizations and community organizations.

NOTE: To return to the HomePage click on the PRISON EMBLEM at the upper left hand side of any page!

Warden Karen Bryant was featured in the January 2012 issue of American Corrections Today magazine. Warden Bryant spoke in the importance of continued education in the corrections field as well as taking advantage of opportunities when they arise.
Warden Bryant reflected on the support she has received from Commissioner Giorla and the PPS staff while in pursuit of her career and how she intends to pay it forward. more >>

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Commissioner Giorla, Warden Bryant, Deputy Warden Hatcher and staff greet Elvis, a silver pit bull, and the New Leash on Life program participants. The New Leash on Life program teaches inmates to train and socialize rescued dogs to be adopted into welcoming homes.
The American Journal of Medicine article was written in part by Dr. Bruce Herdman Chief of Medical Operations for the Philadelphia Prison System.

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Philadelphia F.I.G.H.T is hosting the Annual Prison Health Summit on June 19, 2012 at the Philadelphia Convention Center - please follow this link for additional information.

MESSAGE FROM PPS

COMMUNITY

For all questions please go to our Office of Community Justice and Outreach.

Located on the grounds of the Curran-Fromhold Correctional facility, CJO  is open Monday - Friday 8AM to 4PM and accepts complaints and suggestions concerning prison operations while disseminating information about prisons operations and services.

 

HISTORY

History of the Philadelphia Prison System
The City's Walnut Street Jail (1773-1835), located one block below Independence Hall, is cited by historians as the birthplace of the penitentiary. Click here to read the full history .

Quick Links

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The Inmate Phone refund request form (please fill out
and mail in) Debit call option offered through the Philadelphia Prison System's Commissary services also available.Debit Call is an outgoing telephone call from established debit telephone account purchased by the inmate through commissary.
To set up a pre-paid account, that will allow inmate phone calls, please click on the link below and use the “AdvancePay” system
Visiting Times

Philadelphia Fight
2011 Greater Philadelphia Resource Guide
2011 Philadelphia Resource Guide

National Victim Notification Network

Introducing a New Tool for Victim-Witness Notification Click Here for the Full Article