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The mission of Philadelphia Prison System is to provide a
secure correctional environment that adequately detains persons
accused or convicted of illegal acts;to provide programs,services,
and supervision in a safe,lawful,clean,humane environment;and
to prepare incarcerated persons for reentry into society.
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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.

RECENT NEWS

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Mayor Nutter and Commissioner Giorla dedicate mural celebrating prison employees (photo taken by Jack Ramsdale). Click here to view press release

 

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Join the Team of Correctional Professionals at the Philadelphia Prison System!

 

For recruitment information, call (215) 685-8914

MESSAGE FROM PPS
Research on Prison Re-Entry Issues


Instituting Lasting Reforms for Prisoner Reentry in Philadelphia, John Roman, et.al., Urban Institute, November 2006 Urban Institute Report
Full Report

 

Confinement and Justice Process in Philadelphia: Its Features and Implications for Planning. John S. Goldkamp, Crime and Justice Research Center, Philadelphia, November 2006.
Full Report | Appendix I | Appendix II

INTRODUCING A NEW TOOL FOR VICTIM-WITNESS NOTIFICATION

Philadelphians can now call or log onto an independent service that will automatically provide victims and witnesses with notification of an inmate's release. Click Here for the Full Article
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Prison Newsletter May 2008
News/Press Releases

 

National Victim Notification Network