Retired CEO Youth Advocate Program. YAP is an international non profit organization providing community-based alternatives to institutions for youth and adults.
Check out @TheImprintNews podcast with John Kelly and my old boss, @jefffleischer1. Incredible conversation on how youth justice systems can do more to bring safety to communities while also supporting youth and families. https://t.co/8883LScXrN
Today, I'm announcing I will not issue any execution warrants during my term as Governor.
When one comes to my desk, I will sign a reprieve every time — and I’m asking the General Assembly to send me a bill abolishing the death penalty in Pennsylvania once and for all.
They say Pilisic put his body on the line for his country. The brave Iranian team protested may have put their lives on the line, and we'll being of their families on the line for their protest.
@VinSchiraldi@MarshallProj@TownsendSarena@keribla@ReuvenBlau@WomensCJA As many have suggested, we should start w a massive program of diversion. Most people at Rikers are there because they need housing, mental health, and income supports, all of which are cheaper and more effective than jail. We can start paying for it w a hiring freeze.
Impressive plan to reduce youth incarceration & improve public safety by @OJPOJJDP Director Liz Ryan- Young People Need a ‘Truly Just’ Juvenile Justice System: OJJDP Chief https://t.co/jw3aIWjcjZ @thecrimereport@CUJusticeLab
"I think we can get to zero."
Liz Ryan, former president of @NoKidsInPrison, speaking as the new head of the @OJPOJJDP on the importance of removing youth from the adult justice system.
Thank you for sharing your youth justice priorities with us and our @YTFG peers!
Prison officials claim this is done to "protect" LGBTQ+ people, but solitary causes lasting trauma & harm. LGBTQ+ populations face a higher risk of self-harm even outside of prison. Inside, people exposed to solitary develop PTSD, anxiety, depression,
& suicidal ideation.