Connections Work - Pardon Project at Connections Work
19 North 6th Street, 4th Floor, Reading, PA 19601
On public transportation route.
Eligibility
Individuals must have a criminal record in the state of PA, and have
completed their sentence, including probation/parole.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
(484) 260-3860
Voice
Application process
Website
Fees
Services free of charge
Service area
Berks, PA
Assists individuals with a criminal record, who have served their sentence (including probation and parole) and are seeking a pardon of their records. Connects these individuals with a volunteer Pardon Coaches to aid them in their journey.
A pardon is a powerful tool for people who deserve a second chance. In Pennsylvania, the pardon process is free and more accessible than ever before. The Program was created to help individuals with a criminal record in their community move forward in their lives.
What's Here
Providing organization
Connections Work
Provides services and programming for individuals involved in the justice system as well as services for their families.
- Pretrial Services, pretrial supervision, and bail assistance
- Reentry Resource Center - providing referrals and information for community resources
- Reentry programs and services for any individual with a criminal record, including assistance securing basic needs, transportation, and IDs.
- Reentry employment assistance including employment preparedness, resume writing, financial literacy, education/skill assessments, computer lab access, and employment placement.
- Registered pre-apprenticeship program that provides career and technical education, hands-on learning, and an employment-focused curriculum with job readiness skills.
- Workforce development program for individuals with a criminal record and mental health diagnosis and currently receiving case management services at SAM, Inc.
- Pardon Project of Berks County provides assistance to individuals looking to clear their record,