We grieve for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, who would have turned 27 today, and the many other lives lost to police violence. We grieve for the murder
PYP’s Coronavirus Pandemic Response
We support a group of people who are among our among the most vulnerable in our society. Anyone working in prison or jail for more than a year or two
Social Distancing
Yesterday, the Governor of California mandated that residents "shelter in place." So like many of you, my freedom of movement has been dramatically
“I’ve got my baby boy back.”
"I've got my baby boy back." These are the words Mark Phelp's mother shared when we asked her what changes she'd seen in her son since he'd
“Thanks to you and this yoga training, I’ve learned I am not my circumstances.”
Women and girls make up about 10% of the total number of people incarcerated in the United States. Yet, they represent the fastest-growing segment of
“I’d like to do something for these old guys we have in here.”
Last week we kicked off our year-end fundraising campaign by introducing you to Mark Phelps, a participant in one of our programs at RJ Donovan State
I’m actually thankful I was denied parole…
"I'm actually thankful I didn't get paroled at my last hearing because of how much better of a man this place and these programs have helped me
California Bans Private, For-Profit Prisons
On October 11, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that "...bans the use of for-profit, private detention facilities, including those
Closing Riker’s Island Jail in New York City
On October 17, the City Council of New York voted to approve a plan to close the infamous Riker's Island jail. The closure is part of a