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Delco Coalition for Prison Reform presents three‑year assessment, says progress made but gaps remain
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Summary
The advocacy group reported that nearly half of its 56 tracked reform items meet or exceed expectations after three years of public management, while some recommendations remain unaddressed.
Robert Cicconnelli of the Delco Coalition for Prison Reform presented the group’s annual assessment of reforms tied to the jail’s return to public management.
“As we pass the 3 year mark since our jail was returned to direct public management, the Delco Coalition for Prison Reform is pleased to present our annual assessment of the progress that's been made on the reforms that we had proposed,” Cicconnelli said. He noted two organizational facts about the report: the coalition’s membership is composed of county residents, and the group evaluates progress against its prior written expectations without changing the criteria.
Cicconnelli said the coalition tracked 56 reform items: 46 percent of them now meet or exceed the organization’s expectations, and another 25 percent are approaching expectations. He said some proposed reforms remain unaddressed and urged future conversations with county leaders about outstanding items.
Board members thanked the coalition for its sustained engagement and for documenting progress and remaining needs; several board members urged follow‑up meetings to prioritize outstanding recommendations.
Next steps: board members suggested scheduling additional time to review the coalition's report in depth and to identify high‑priority items for action.
