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The Philly judge who jailed Meek Mill has had all her criminal cases reassigned, kicking off a legal battle
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APhiladelphia judge who once sparked controversy by jailing the rapper Meek Mill for probation violations has been transferred to civil court and had all of her pending criminal cases reassigned — a highly unusual move that the judge has called “unlawful” as she attempts to have it reversed.
Judge Genece Brinkley arriving at the Criminal Justice Center, Oct. 10, 2019.© JESSICA GRIFFIN/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS
The unfolding legal battle is the latest chapter in a months-long conflict between Common Pleas Court Judge Genece Brinkley and judicial leadership, a feud that began in part over questions about whether Brinkley was showing up to the courthouse on time or managing her caseload effectively. Since the reassignment, lawyers and judges who have reviewed dozens of Brinkley’s cases have discovered a history of her appearing to impose illegal sentences, allow sentences to run past their maximum date, or failing to swiftly address cases remanded to her by higher courts.
This summer, Brinkley, who is Black, filed a gender and racial discrimination complaint against two supervising judges on the court, both of whom are also Black women. And earlier this month, she turned to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court seeking to reverse the decision to reassign her cases, saying in a petition that it “raises unwarranted suspicions about [her] integrity and performance.”
Courthouse observers have been left stunned by the dispute, which represents more than just a messy fight between elected officials. Judges hold a unique position in the criminal justice system, with vast authority over cases that affect the lives of defendants and victims.
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| Dear FriendWe are locked in conflict up on the 8th floor of the Common Pleas Courthouse in Philadelphia, arguing over guilt, innocence and 41 years of unjust imprisonment. We know that love is courageous, fearless, and transformative. We understand that we are only here because Mumia Abu Jamal survived being shot in the chest as he ran across a street to help both his brother and Daniel Faulkner. On December 9th 1981, when police critically wounded Mumia Abu-Jamal, and someone else fatally shot police officer Danny Faulkner, two large and loving families were torn apart.  “From the Darkness Shines a Light” Tarisse Iriarte’s Curated Concepts Mural “I think one of the most important things to focus on is truth and reconciliation. A familiar cry in the street during the social justice protests is ‘No justice, no peace.’ And while I know that many people want peace, they really want quiet. Quiet is not the same as peace. Peace requires justice, and justice requires truth.” – Common Pleas Court Judge Lucretia Clemons*  In the Courtroom on December 16th, 2022In a shocking reprieve, Judge Lucretia Clemons ordered the District Attorney to open up all of their files to Mumia Abu-Jamal’s defense team. Judge Clemons, stayed for the moment, her “intent to dismiss” notice. She stated she would rule in 60-90 days on Mumia’s request for a new trial.Speaking directly to all parties from the bench, she said “I do not want to return to this issue again. I want, once and for all, to resolve all of these questions.” Prior to her surprising directive, which occurred at the very close of a contentious hearing, there had been no indication that Judge Clemons would be sympathetic to granting relief. Her questions regarding the “Batson Claim”, specifically notes taken by prosecutor Joseph McGill during the original trial, in which he actively tracked the race of prospective jurors, did not recognize the very basis of Batson v. Kentucky. Striking even one juror because of a racial consideration is a violation of the potential jurors rights as well as the defendants constitutional rights. She seemed to assume, despite evidence to the contrary, that the DA’s office in 1982 was color blind and had no animus. She also did not waiver from her written decision on the “Brady Issue” that the two main prosecutor’s “eyewitnesses” even if they did lie, was not necessary, “not material” for the conviction. Meaning even if they were paid or incentivized for their testimony that information would not have impacted the deliberations of even one juror. During arguments Judge Clemons did not probe prosecutor Grady Gervino’s mischaracterizations of the law and the record. She did not address or expose his omissions. Clemons simply chose not to challenge him at all.Thus, the reason for Judge Clemons’ expansive discovery order is ripe for speculation. She implied that allowing a complete review of prosecution files would resolve any and all issues of potential suppressed evidence, thus, in her mind, finally closing the door on the case and allowing her to wrap it up.The problem with that theory is that if you frame someone for murder it is really hard to cover up all the loose ends. It makes one wonder: does Judge Clemons truly understand the depth and widespread corruption of the Philadelphia police department and the former DA’s office? The police and former prosecutors acted with complete impunity for decades. They are proud to be the sons of Rizzo, and they certainly did not care about a defendant’s constitutional rights. See this Assistant District Attorney Jack McMahon prosecution training tape about removing Black people from Philadelphia Juries!The current District Attorney’s office knows and will admit (just not in open court), that the police for decades routinely brutally beat victims and witnesses, and manufacturing false confessions. The police suppressed evidence of innocence, fixed crime scenes, raped informants, robbed bodegas, payed witnesses for testimony, planted evidence and were on the take. This was on the front page of Saturday’s Inquirer, top of the fold.  Philadelphia prosecutors and the courts did not just turn a blind eye; they actually colluded and continue to collude with the police to maintain convictions of a generation of poor black and brown people in Philadelphia. Police and prosecutorial corruption in Philadelphia is no secret. In this case, the byzantine rules of the post conviction relief act (PCRA) has already kept key evidence* from being in the record before Judge Clemon.** Now the question remains did “district attorney McGill and the detectives keep additional notes that reveal corruption”? When you frame someone, it is super hard to put all of that back into the police and prosecutor’s Pandora’s Box. Will the police turn over to the defense the actual “Homicide File”? They often in many homicide cases turn over police files as well, why not this one? What is to hide? The courts and lawyers are only one part of what it takes to realize justice. Equally important is the ability to connect with the hearts of those who will join us in the quest to bring Mumia Abu-Jamal home to his family. That is our job.  Mumia with his grandson Jamal Jr, Love Not Phear staff person, and paralegal, SCI Mahanoy in Dec 12th. In the coming days we will bring you details of an amazing week of outstanding grassroots activism including hundreds of letters from France and the U.S. supporting Love Not Phear, Julia Wright’s prophetic letter and organizing, and Democracy Now’s coverage of the story featuring Judge Wendell Griffen Division 5 Judge of the Sixth Circuit, for Pulaski County in Arkansas.Author of Justice for Both Maureen Faulkner and Mumia Abu-Jamal. Join us. Cuando luchamos ganamos, When We Fight, We Win  Noelle Hanrahan, Esq.Prison Radio Co-Director *Judge Lucretia Clemons’ statement for her appointment the Racial Justice Commission of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia March 2021. None of the following information is in the record before Judge Clemons. It has been barred by judges Albert Sabo, and Pamela Pryor Dembe . ** Statement by Terri Maurer Carter. She and Judge Richard Kline heard trial judge Albert F. Sabo state “I am going to help them fry the n**ger, during the first week of Mumia Abu-Jamal’s trial.” Common Pleas Court Judge Pamela Dembe ruled that even if Sabo made the statement, his rulings did not contain evidence of discrimination, and thus the evidence would not be material. ***Robert Chobert’s cab, and thus his position behind the wheel and as an eyewitness, was not with a direct line of sight to the shooting where prosecutor Grady Gervino repeatedly stated that it was in court this week. The first photos of the crime scene 10 mins after the shooting, by Pedro Polokoff of the Philadelphia Bulletin, clearly shows no cab behind Faulkner’s police car. These photos were barred from being entered into the record by the procedural time bar rule. Robert Chobert was a cab driver, driving on a suspended license, and on parole for throwing a Molotov cocktail into a school for pay. This and his note asking Joseph McGill for “the money owed” to him should have been before the jury. Chobert has told journalists that he lied during the trial. None of this is in the record. And Veronica Jones, a sex worker, stated in court she was offered the same deal as Cynthia White, work for free for fingering Mumia. Albert Sabo determined her testimony not credible, and had her arrested on the stand and taken into custody on an old warrant.  Noelle Hanrahan, Esq. with Mumia at SCI Mahanoy the afternoon of Dec. 16th after the court hearing. |
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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition was live.
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In Conversation with Harvey Finkle and Community Leaders
If we all exist then where does the fear come from? Is it fear of conquered mentality? Boxed in mentality only one way mentality? please call your elected officials and demand protection for everyone including thee undocumented. https://daca.news/ Fleisher Art Memorial held a conversation about several decades transformation with Asian and Spanish communities in Philadelphia. Very deep conversation that needs to be held more frequently in various locations!! #HarveyFinkle great photography!! #SocialJusticeStopsTheViolence #redhenexploring2022 #hov1and2stronger #exposureiskey #web3 #metaverse
I attended West Mt. Airy Neighbors Women’s Forum and learned how serious the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v Jackson is towards healthcare for women in our country. Good news is abortion is legal in Pennsylvania with previsions. Horrifing news is the criminalization of women, doctors and healthcare workers who look to support women seeking an abortion.
Sad reality in our society of abuse of power is taking place with after hour do what you want to the laws meetings that should be totally illegal. We need amendments to our state and local constitutions protecting women’s healthcare. Councilwoman Cindy Bass reflected on her high school days and how the girls who got pregnant and weren’t ready to be parents, had to keep the pregnancy because they couldn’t afford an abortion. She made the suggestion that abortions should be free. Councilwoman Bass also shared how she attended a church in her district, the weekend of the Supreme Court ruling and was upset by the sermon advocating the ProLife platform. With her comments she was able to highlight concerns for the Afro American community. Infant mortality rates, babies having babies and deeply rooted self righteousness to control others needs to stop.
We as a society have that power to end these phobic attacks and protect all women’s rights. We need more men to step up and be part of the conversation to help change attitudes towards women. i don’t want to do what men do, i want to make a way for us women to be women to support each other and build space for us to be women!! What’s your view of women? We need to have these conversations in our homes, and various communities.
At Unitarian on Lincoln Dr discussing #RoePennsylvaniaAndJudicialBypass obtaining an abortion in Pa if you are under 18 #SocialJusticeStopsTheViolence #pavotercourtwatch #hov1and2stronger
You can help protect women’s healthcare by talking to as many people as possible about this concern. Please share this information widely!!
Women’s Law Project Information and Resources 412-281-2892 215-928-5761 info@womenslawproject.org inofpitt@womenslawproject.org, find an abortion clinic near you http://www.ineedana.com
#DreamsAreNoLongerDeferred #ImaBulb #SocialJusticeStopsTheViolence #hov1and2stronger
Prevention into the legal system is my goal. Only way to empty those jail cells is to stay out of the corrupt legal system played against so many!! If you or anyone you know would like support navigating the court systems please google “Participatory Defense Hubs” they are a nationwide support organization!!
Staying out of the legal system starts with connecting to life enhancing resources that im so happy to be able to introduce you too!! First let start with our adults who have been robbed of quality education and life development support. We are all in a transformation period and need some help understanding the information age transformations. Please connect with Phil Brooks Director, STEM Workforce Partnerships University City Science Center and inquirer about his adult workforce development programs. Im currently in his #BULB program learning lab basics so that i will have the skills needed to apply for research lab positions. Not only am i learning lab basics im also building my life skills tool belt with introduction to CEO’s, Talent Acquisitions and so much more with the “Guest Speaker” series and their LinkedIn connections!!
i met #eCloseInstitue amazing women in science staff and founders: Dara Luiz Whalen, Ebony Dyson and Alana O’Reilly please visit https://ecloseinstitute.org/ and become a citizen scientist helping to educate about diet and health!! They also have great programs that are free and open doors to great employment!! They are also rapidly growing and hiring to fill their demands!!
i met Jonathan Todd Philadelphia Airport Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
https://www.phljobportal.org/
https://www.phljobportal.org/contact
i met Annette Polidora who shared her journey as Talent Acquisition Leader at Marinus Pharma and so many more really important people who are real change makers in our society!!
The word is Venture Cafe on thursdays host networking events, lets make plans to network at Venture Cafe!!
Show the PA Supreme Court that our loved ones sentenced to death by incarceration deserve second chances!
WED APR 13 – #ParoleEligibilityNow – VIRTUAL ACTION
Submit your quote or a short video clip saying why parole eligibility matters by 6pm on Mon 04/11 or post your own during the livestream on Wed 04/13, using hashtag #ParoleEligibilityNow
On Wednesday April 13th, the PA Supreme Court will travel to Pittsburgh to hear our oral argument in Scott v. PA Board of Probation and Parole to challenge lifetime ban on parole and give our plaintiffs Marie, Marshia, Normita, and Tyree, who’ve done decades in prison, a chance to hear their case for parole eligibility.
Please join the Abolitionist Law Center, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Amistad Law Project, impacted community members and prison abolitionists next Wednesday at the Pittsburgh City-County Building (414 Grant St) in packing the courtroom in the name of redemption & liberation.
WED APR 13 – #ParoleEligibilityNow – VIRTUAL ACTION
Submit your quote or short clip by 6pm on Mon 04/11 or post your own during the livestream on Wed 04/13, using hashtag #ParoleEligibilityNow
For those who cannot pack the PA Supreme Court courtroom with us on Wednesday April 13th in Pittsburgh, we are calling on allied movement lawyers, prison abolitionist & criminal justice reform groups, survivors of death by incarceration and family members to share why parole eligibility matters to them – and why our case, Scott v. Board of Probation and Parole – which challenges the lifetime ban on parole for those sentenced to DBI (death by incarceration) under “felony murder”, deserves to proceed.
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Background:
What is “felony murder”? The felony murder rule expands the definition of murder. It states that if a death occurs while a felony is being committed, participants in the felony can be charged with murder – despite them never intending to kill, and in most cases, not even participating in the actual killing. In other words, if someone dies during the course of a felony, such as a car jacking or drugstore robbery, you can be charged with murder (“felony murder”), even if you as an individual did not take that persons’ life or anticipate their death.
What happens if you’re convicted of felony murder? You are automatically sentenced to death by incarceration (DBI), otherwise known as “life without parole”.
Who does the felony murder rule impact the most? Young people, Black and brown people, and women. As of 2019, nearly 75% of people in Pennsylvania serving DBI sentences for felony murder were age 25 or younger at the time of their offense. The dispropriatonate number of youth sentenced to die in prison for felony murder, underscores the crux of Miller v. Alabma: young people have “limited capacity for foresight” and “life without parole is an excessive sentence for children whose crimes reflect transient immaturity.” Felony murder also functions as a racialized instrument of mass incarceration: 70% of people sentenced to felony murder DBI in PA are Black; 80% are people of color. The majority of women who’ve been convicted of felony murder have not actually committed homicide, but instead were accomplices to abusive partners and subsequently criminalized for association and acts of survival. Learn more about the impacts of felony murder sentencing schemes in The Sentencing Project’s latest report.
How many people in PA are currently imprisoned under the “felony murder” statute? More than 1,100 people.
What does our case argue? Filed in July 2020, our lawsuit Scott v. PA Board of Probation and Parole argues that the lifetime ban on parole eligibility for those sentenced to DBI under the felony murder statute is cruel and unconstitiutional punishment. We believe felony murder’s extreme sentencing scheme for those who did not take a life or intend to take a life serves no legitimate public interest or any interest of the criminal legal system. We believe our friends, loved ones and communitiy members – the over 1,100 people in PA – who’ve been in cages for decades under felony murder DBI, must be have the opportunity to be reviewed for parole and finally be released back to their families and communities.
After the lower courts ruled earlier last year that our clients are not allowed to challenge their lifetime ban on parole, we are now urging the higher court to reverse this decision and give our plaintiffs, Marie, Marsha, Normita, and Tyree, who’ve spent decades in prison, a chance to hear their case.
Learn more about our case here: https://abolitionistlawcenter.org/scott-v-pa-board-of…/
~Message by William Lukas
Philadelphia Is Committing Violence Towards The People of Philadelphia
Read More:
https://redhenexploring.blogspot.com/2021/05/wednesday-may-26th-take-action-ask.html
- SIGN UP TO SPEAK AT THESE BUDGET HEARINGS
- City Council Members take these budget hearings seriously and we should too. We want everyone committed to our budget priorities to sign up to attend as many budget hearings as possible. We do encourage that only people in the Greater Philly area sign up for budget hearings.
- To speak at a budget hearing you should call 215-686-3407 or email Budget.Hearings@phila.gov prior to the public testimony session you want to attend and submit the following information:
- Full name
- Callback telephone number where you can be reached
- Identify the bill number or resolution number or numbers that will be addressed. (210322 for the budget)Upcoming Meetings:
- Public Testimony May 26, 3:00 pm
- https://www.safephl.com/take-action
We The People Must Be Part Of Transformation of Our Courts
Covid19 response by the courts is more than enough evidence to make the case for we the people transforming the current court systems. Evident the cherry picking of who will go to court and who will sit indefinitely waiting on a hearing. Now we are seeing the damaging covid19 affects on minority attorneys who are also shut out of the court rooms. We the people must be more vocal on this concern and be part of the long overdue transformation of the judicial system.
As a member of The Philadelphia Participatory Defense Hub we help people navigate the court system. Apologies for the late share on covid19 court resources. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZByJ_1otSkJ-kVOR2T7pwexZm2EHNN_O1TYoHkdjZLY/edit#slide=id.ga2431a0482_0_2
Women and Minority Lawyers Worry ‘The Pandemic Will Define Their Career’
An ABA survey has found that women and minority attorneys have disproportionately suffered in the pandemic.
By Dylan Jackson | April 26, 2021 at 05:51 PM | The original version of this story was published on The American Lawyer
Researchers at the American Bar Association fear that the pandemic’s isolation and effects are disproportionately hurting women and minority attorneys, and that, without a change, many will wash out of the industry in the wake of the pandemic.
“The profession is at a cultural crossroads about what type of workplace they want to be,” said Stephanie Scharf, a partner at Scharf Banks Marmor and principal at consultancy Red Bee Group.
Scharf and her co-author, Fine, Kaplan & Black partner and Red Bee principal Roberta Liebenberg, found in a survey of more than 4,200 ABA members between September and October that lawyers are feeling more isolated and alarmed about their place in their firm.
Roughly 73% of respondents said they missed seeing people at the office. About half, 49%, said they feel disconnected from their firm. A third went as far to say they think it would be best to stop working altogether.
“ABA members generally show much higher levels of stress in trying to manage work and home; higher levels of disengagement with the social aspects of work; and more frequent thoughts about whether full-time work is worth it,” the authors wrote.
These feelings were compounded by fears surrounding business development and job security. Roughly 40% of respondents feared that they were going to get laid off or furloughed, and 52% said that generating business from new clients was more difficult.
But what alarmed Liebenberg and Scharf the most were the responses they got from women and minority attorneys.
Virtual Hearings at Family Court
This is a guide on Philadelphia Family Court Virtual Hearings during COVID-19 covering what to expect at your hearing, how to prepare, and answers other frequently asked questions.
Question: How are hearings being held during the pandemic?
Hearings are being held over a remote video platform called Ring Central. Ring Central is similar to Zoom.
Right now, most court hearings are virtual because of COVID-19. “Virtual” means that the hearing takes place over video or telephone. The Court uses a platform called RingCentral, which is like Zoom. The notice you received in the mail should tell you if your hearing is a virtual hearing. You will also get an email with instructions and the link to enter the video hearing.
The link to the remote hearing will be sent to you by email a few days before your hearing. You will click on this link to appear by video on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. To access by smartphones, you need to download the app on your iphone or android. If you do not have the ability to appear by video, then you can appear by telephone. The email from the Court will include a telephone number you can call to participate in the hearing.
At the date and time of the hearing, click on the link or call into the phone number to access the hearing. The hearing might not begin right away, you might log on and see a message on the screen that says “waiting for host to start the meeting” or something similar. Do not log off! The Court may be ready to hear your case right away, ten minutes later, or even one hour after the scheduled time. It is important to continue to try and access the hearing even after your scheduled time. You should stay on the call until you speak with someone at the Court.
Question: How will the Court tell me when my hearing is?
You will get a notice in the mail at your last address on file with the Court, and an email, if you have provided your email to the Court, with instructions and the link for the video hearing.
Question: How do I make sure the Court has my email address and phone number?
If you need to update the Court with your email address, home address, or telephone number, please contact the Family Court Domestic Relations Customer Service representatives at 215-686-7466 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays) or via email at Philacsc@pacses.com.
When you call them, have your case ID ready.
Virtual Hearings: How to Prepare
Before the Hearing
If you want or need witnesses to be at the hearing, you should let the court know before the hearing date so the Court can send the witnesses the link for the remote hearing.
Evidence may be very helpful in your case. You must send your evidence before the hearing date. You can do this by emailing your documents before your hearing to the same email address that sent you the remote hearing link. For example, the email might look like: Courtroom3G@courts.phila.gov.
If you are appearing before a hearing officer (previously called “masters”), send your evidence to custodysubmission@courts.phila.gov. Some of the judges might have a different way for you to send in evidence and it is best to check with the Judge hearing your case. Some scheduling notices may include information about sending evidence to the Court.
If you need an interpreter, please contact the Court using the contact information below before the scheduled hearing date:
1501 Arch Street – 14th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Telephone (215) 686-3513
Fax: (215) 686-7931
If you need a foreign language interpreter besides Spanish, please contact the court using the contact information below before the scheduled hearing date:
Caroline Belger
1501 Arch Street – 14th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Telephone: (215) 686-8355
Fax: (215) 686-8858
During the Hearing
It is important to find a private, quiet room where you can attend the hearing. No one should be able to hear you or the other people on the video hearing. The Judge may want to speak to the children involved, so they should be close by, but not in the same room.
If you do not have a space that is private and quiet, you may be able to log on to the hearing from your car. You can also ask your local library branch or social service agency if they can help you find a quiet room to use.
Even though you are not appearing in person, it is important to dress as if you were going in person to the Court. You should dress as if you are going to a religious service or a job interview.
Remember that the Judge can see your face up close, and can see into your home during a virtual hearing. Make sure you think about what kind of facial expressions you are making. Be respectful to the Court and other party such as try not to interrupt, or Make sure that anything you would not want the Judge or the other party to see is out of view. For example, you may want to put your personal belongings away. Additionally, if your address is confidential it is important that nothing in your background displays where you live. Finally, it is possible that the Judge will ask you to show them who is in the room with you, or to show over video the condition of your house, so you should be prepared for that as well.
If you need help – Call PLA’s Family Law Intake Line
Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) helps clients maintain custody of their children and protect themselves and their children from violence.
Call the Family Law Intake Line at 215.981.3838 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between the hours of 09:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Callers are not able to leave a message. The Family Law Intake Line may close early if the call volume is high. You can also apply for legal assistance from PLA online.
https://philalegal.org/resources/virtual-hearings
The Office of Reentry Partnerships is excited to announce that the application for the COVID Reentry Payment program is now open. The program will provide $500 in financial assistance to Philadelphians released from State Road since 3/1/2020.
To be eligible, an applicant must meet all of these criteria:
- Released from the Philadelphia Department of Prisons on State Road (CFCF, PICC, ASD, RCF or DC) since 3/1/2020.
- Be a resident of Philadelphia.
- Have had an annual gross income equal to or less than $33,000 in 2020.
- Have or will have a bank account, mobile banking account, or reloadable debit card in their name that accepts direct deposits.
CLICK HERE for more information, including program details, application link, FAQ, and required documentation.
Aviva Tevah | she/her/hers
Deputy Director
Office of Reentry Partnerships| City of Philadelphia
1425 Arch Street, 1st Floor
Office: 215-683-3379 (new number)
Cell: 215-900-5953
www.PhiladelphiaReentryCoalition.org
Philadelphians Mothers Day Eve Holiday
May 8th Philly Truce Day
Covid19 has shut down so much in our communities. The shut downs brought on more stress and frustration for so many of our youth and adults who turned to gun violence even before covid19. Im so happy to learn about the Philly Truce app and Philly Truce Day coming May 8th 2021. The request is about collective care for our neighbors who may be experiencing some troubling times and not have the right circle of people with the training in conflict resolution around them. At Germantown high school we brought in peer to peer counseling to help diffuse conflicts. This method of equipping our communities with restorative justice skills works and saves lives.
Im looking forward to becoming a Philly Truce Mediator and sharing the platform with as many people as i can so that more have these skills in their life tool belt. The best part about Philly Truce is that we are not affiliated with Philadelphia Police other than those who retired from policing, we are trained by caring professionals who live in our communities, we are a collective of caring community members looking to be the change we want to see in our communities.
Our goals is to get those in conflict to verbally agree to come together to resolve the conflict with no retaliations. We are trained to listen and help find the root cause of the conflict. We also look to community partners to help with resources and solutions that dissolves the beef for good. Please join us and help make our communities safe and productive for all!!
Confirmed guests include:
Movita Johnson-Harrell
https://www.facebook.com/movita.johnsonharrell
Congressman Dwight Evans
https://www.facebook.com/RepDwightEvans
Ab-Liva
More to come…
Pa Voter Court Watch 