During the most recent County Jail Oversight Board meeting on August 8th, DelcoCPR leadership appeared in front of the Board to present the “Protection Without Restriction” proposal written by leadership, members, and friends of DelcoCPR. The proposal highlights unfair treatment of special populations within George W. Hill Correctional Facility — and envisions a facility that finds alternatives to isolation when protecting groups such as minors, elderly, and LGBTQ+ among others.
Daily Times publishes article with input from DelcoCPR
On Sunday, May 28th, the Daily Times published an article discussing the annual death count of incarcerated persons at George W. Hill — specifically, how data under county management compares to historical numbers under the GEO Group’s management. Read the full article here: https://rb.gy/fzjgv
DelcoCPR Returns to In-person Organizing
For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, DelcoCPR will be holding an in-person organizing meeting with the option to join remotely via Google Meet. We are excited to return to a more normal organizing format with the hopes that it will bring meaningful dialogue and a greater sense of community. See you on February 16th at 7:30 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Swarthmore!
Public Hearing to Deprivatize Delco's Prison
DelcoCPR hosted a public hearing on September 30, 2018 in Media, PA. Learn more about our goal to Deprivatize Delco’s Prison. Hear from those formerly incarcerated, their family and friends, as well as corrections officers who share their experience from George W. Hill, along with local elected leaders.
Taking the Campaign to County Council
DelcoCPR leader Kabeera M. Weissman spoke directly to Delaware County Council at the weekly meeting on February 27, 2018.
“In general, if every other county in Pennsylvania can deal with their county jails and oversight and operate and manage them effectively, why can’t this county?” ”
After the meeting, Kabeera spoke with Council Chairman John McBlain who said that the Delaware County Board of Prison Inspectors would have to solicit a request for proposal from service providers in order to consider changing the management of the prison.
View Kabeera's public statement in the video below, and read about the meeting in full detail from reporter Kathleen E. Carey of The Delaware County Daily Times.
Rally to Deprivatize Delco's Prison
DelcoCPR members and area residents gathered in Media, PA in front of the Delaware County Courthouse on February 24, 2018 to rally to Deprivatize Delco's Prison. Speakers shared details about the privatization campaign, what group members witnessed during a visit to George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Fall 2017, and a personal experience of incarceration at the prison.
All images courtesy of photographer Chris Schmucki
