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Photo by Portraits of Justice © 2018 Mural Arts Program / Russell Craig & Jesse Krimes, Municipal Services Building. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Division of Criminal Justice

Advancing collaborative reforms in Philadelphia's criminal and juvenile justice systems that produce racial equity and community safety.

Division of Criminal Justice

What we do

The Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) advances the Parker administration’s goals of public safety and community well-being by reforming Philadelphia’s criminal and juvenile justice systems. We advance collaborative and data-driven strategies that:

  • Foster meaningful community partnerships.
  • Identify and break down barriers to racial equity.
  • Increase opportunities for diversion away from the justice system.
  • Safely reduce the jail population.

DCJ also supports the following programs:

Connect

Email ops@phila.gov

BHU data dashboard

Learn about the Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit (BHU)

The BHU partners with behavioral health professionals to de-escalate crisis situations and connect individuals with supportive services.

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Events

  • Jun
    8
    Kensington Wellness Support Center Ribbon-Cutting & Open House
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    265 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA

    Kensington Wellness Support Center Ribbon-Cutting & Open House

    June 8, 2026
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 hours
    265 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
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  • Jun
    11
    OPS Division of Reentry & the Mayor's Office of BME Present: Parenting Action Network (PAN) Parenting Skills Group
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Central, Reentry Hub, 1425 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

    OPS Division of Reentry & the Mayor's Office of BME Present: Parenting Action Network (PAN) Parenting Skills Group

    June 11, 2026
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    Central, Reentry Hub, 1425 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Next session begins June 4th and runs for 8 weeks in person. Topics include: effective communication, trauma & self-care, alternatives to physical discipline, discipline vs. punishment, and more. For more information or to register: scan the QR code on the flyer, click the link, or contact Khalil Morrison khalil.morrison@phila.gov.
  • Jun
    12
    Division of Reentry Gateway2Success Graduation
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Ritter Hall Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA

    Division of Reentry Gateway2Success Graduation

    June 12, 2026
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1 hour
    Ritter Hall Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
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    OPS Division of Reentry will host the G2S graduation for the program's last four workforce development cohorts.  G2S is a 3-week workforce readiness and soft skills training program to prepare justice-impacted individuals for long-term career success.

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