Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity - Volunteer Pardon Coach
230 South Broad Street, Suite 1102, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Services free of charge
Philadelphia, PA
Description
Provides free training and support to individuals who volunteer to help persons seeking pardons tell their stories of how they have changed since they made contact with the criminal justice system. Training takes one hour.
Providing organization
Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity
Provides free legal advice and representation to low-income Philadelphia residents whose criminal records are holding them back from achieving their social and career potentials. Seeks a more equitable social environment for those with criminal records through individual representation, strategic litigation, community education, research and advocacy. Does this by seeking expungements in criminal court and pardons from the Governor; educating elected and community leaders; empowering and organizing under-resourced communities; and leading legislative, administrative and systemic reform.