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Philadelphia Department of Prisons

Focusing on rehabilitation while providing safe, lawful, and humane correctional facilities.

Philadelphia Department of Prisons

What we do

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) provides a secure correctional environment to detain people accused or convicted of illegal acts. The PDP operates four facilities:

To prepare incarcerated people for successful re-entry after their release, we also offer the following programs and services:

  • Workforce development
  • Educational services
  • Parenting classes
  • Substance abuse services
  • Behavioral health therapy
  • Counseling, individual, and group therapy
  • Vocational training

Connect

Address
7901 State Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Phone: Contact us with questions about reentry, visitation, press inquiries, and more.
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Interested in working with the PDP?

We’re looking for qualified candidates to serve as correctional officers. Learn more and begin the application process today!

Leadership

Philadelphia Department of Prisons Commissioner Michael R. Resnick smiles at camera
Michael R. Resnick, Esq.
Commissioner
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