Prisoner's Rights Council

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The Prisoner's Rights Council was incorporated on March 16, 1971. The non-profit organization was staffed and directed by ex-offenders who worked to protect the constitutional rights and other human liberties of people incarcerated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Council also worked toward criminal justice reform and fundamental improvements in Pennsylvania's prison system. The organization disbanded in 1983.

From the description of Records, 1969-1983. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 86166216

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creatorOf Prisoner's Rights Council. Records, 1969-1983. Temple University Libraries, Paley Library
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associatedWith American Civil Liberties Union. corporateBody
associatedWith American Friends Service Committee (Philadelphia, Pa.). corporateBody
associatedWith Community Assistance for Prisoners (Philadelphia, Pa.). corporateBody
associatedWith Lawson, Alan. person
associatedWith Taylor, Victor E. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania
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Prisoners
Prisons
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Active 1969

Active 1983

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