Jeffrey Abramowitz

Jeffrey Abramowitz

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jeffrey Abramowitz, J.D is the CEO of the Petey Greene Program. Jeff previously served as…

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  • The New Reentry Workforce – Over 70 Million to be Served?

    The New Reentry Workforce – Over 70 Million to be Served?

    As we continue to navigate our return to work, millions of Americans will be faced with the harsh reality of choices…

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  • Period Poverty - "I am ashamed to say that I just didn't know"​

    Period Poverty - "I am ashamed to say that I just didn't know"​

    I received a call from my daughter, a true rock star, and she said "did you ever hear of Period Poverty." I thought a…

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  • SXSW Voting Is Open! Bring Education and Reentry to the Table

    SXSW Voting Is Open! Bring Education and Reentry to the Table

    Time for New Glasses-Educating Returning Citizens This session will take a journey through the criminal justice system…

  • Pathways to Prosperity

    Pathways to Prosperity

    JEVS Human Services, Pathways to Prosperity Team is excited to invite you to the first-ever Adult Career Pathways…

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  • Don't want to miss this radio show.

    Don't want to miss this radio show.

    Criminal Justice Insider with Babz Rawls Ivy & Jeff Grant, Guest Jeffrey Abramowitz, Executive Director of Reentry…

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  • The "Next Step"​ Act

    The "Next Step"​ Act

    Now that the First Step Act has passed it's time that we look at what this legislation really means. This federal law…

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  • Three Years Ago Today!

    Three Years Ago Today!

    It was three years ago today that I walked through a set of steel doors and barbed wire fencing that was my home. Since…

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  • Humbled to receive the Rising Leader of the Year Award!

    Humbled to receive the Rising Leader of the Year Award!

    I am humbled to receive the Rising Leader of the Year Award from the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition. This recognition…

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Experience

  • Petey Greene Program

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    United States

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    United States

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    Philadelphia, PA

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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    Greater Philadelphia Area

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    Greater Philadelphia Area

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    2701 N. Broad Street Phila. PA 19132 and 229 N. 63rd Street Phila. PA 19139

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    Philadelphia, PA

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Education

  • Justleadership USA 2018 Fellow

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    Student of the New Opportunities Workshop

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    Activities and Societies: President Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity

    Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science

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    Activities and Societies: Law Review, Moot Court (President)

    Law student, Moot Court Director, Law Review

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    Activities and Societies: Class of 240!

    Student at Central High School.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Coalition on Adult Basic Education Graphic

    Chair-State Advocacy for Adult Education Fellowship

    Coalition on Adult Basic Education

    - Present 4 years

    Education

  • Chair

    Philadelphia Reentry Coalition

    - Present 2 years 5 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Co-Chair Reentry Committee

    Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board

    - Present 6 years 3 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Chairman Employment Committee

    Pennsylvania Reentry Council

    - Present 6 years 10 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Coalition on Adult Basic Education Graphic

    Past Chairperson Prison Literacy Committee

    Coalition on Adult Basic Education

    - Present 6 years 5 months

    Education

  • Co-chair Community Engagement Committee

    Philadelphia Reentry Coalition

    - Present 6 years 11 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Member Board Of Directors

    Community Forgiveness & Restoration

    - Present 7 years 4 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • The Petey Greene Program Graphic

    Advisory Board

    The Petey Greene Program

    - Present 6 years 10 months

    Education

  • Coalition on Adult Basic Education Graphic

    Secretary

    Coalition on Adult Basic Education

    - Present 3 years 6 months

    Education

    Secretary of Board of Directors

Courses

  • Temple University New Opportunities Workshop

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  • Temple University: Reentry Boot Camp

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Projects

  • PA CareerLink Suburban Station Reentry Training

    Created and presented a lecture for the staff at PA CareerLink Suburban Station giving an inside look into the life and challenges facing returning citizens and how best to assist in addressing the needs and barriers facing this population.

  • PA CareerLink Suburban Station Reentry Workshop

    Created and presented a lecture for returning citizens at PA CareerLink Suburban Station helping exfelons address the challenges and barriers that lie ahead and providing educational and motivational support to help them navigate the road ahead. Practical advice, along with a wealth of resource material are provided in this two day workshop. After the workshop, each learner is given a personalized reentry game plan to help them get back on their feet.

  • Orange is the New Black, An Inside Look Into the Criminal Justice System

    This course offered by Mt. Airy Learning Tree consisted of an in depth lecture and provided a lively discussion about the criminal justice system in the United States. Next course: September 21 & 28, 2016.

Honors & Awards

  • Cammy Connnector Award For Looking Forward Reentry Radio Show

    Philly Cam

    Connector Award

  • Philadelphia Reentry Coalition Rising Leader of the Year 2018

    Philadelphia Reentry Coalition

    This award recognizes a person who is affecting change in policy and is excelling in leadership through his use of experience, skills, and energy to elevate and support returning citizens.

  • 2018 JustleadershipUSA Leading with Conviction

    JustleadershipUSA

    2018 JustleadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Member: Justleadership USA's leaderhsip development program is an intensive and dynamic cohort-based program designed to enhance the professional capacity of its participants. Each cohort consists of formerly incacerated individuals with an already established leadership track record in their communities. Over the course of one year, participants receive executive coaching, as well as training in community-building, policy advocacy and…

    2018 JustleadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Member: Justleadership USA's leaderhsip development program is an intensive and dynamic cohort-based program designed to enhance the professional capacity of its participants. Each cohort consists of formerly incacerated individuals with an already established leadership track record in their communities. Over the course of one year, participants receive executive coaching, as well as training in community-building, policy advocacy and communications.

  • Keynote Speaker at Correctional Education Association Conference, Cape May, NJ

    CEA, Region I

    Keynote address give at the Correction Education Association Conference on the issue of education and the returning citizen.

  • Temple University New Opportunities Workshop Outstanding Achiever Award

    Temple University

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Philadelphia Reentry Coalition

    Member Education and Employment Subcomittees

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  • Mt Airy Learning Tree

    Instructor

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    Courses: Orange is the New Black: An Inside Look Into the Criminal Justice System and Food Safety Class (ServSafe for Everyone)

  • American Cancer Society

    Volunteer

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