Jill McCorkel
@jillmccorkel.bsky.social
Professor of Sociology & Criminology. Founder & Director of @phillyjustice.bsky.social Especially fond of dogs, parrots, & David Bowie. Philly.
Long overdue post: huge thanks to mural arts for this award and especially to Suave Gonzalez who made this extraordinary evening possible. I so honored--especially to be included among such rockstar awardees: Celeste Trusty and Eddie Ramirez.
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Long overdue post: huge thanks to mural arts for this award and especially to Suave Gonzalez who made this extraordinary evening possible. I so honored--especially to be included among such rockstar awardees: Celeste Trusty and Eddie Ramirez.
Might have to recruit club members to become participant observers for a research study... www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Meet the retirees whose hobby is watching Irish court trials: ‘It’s fascinating and costs nothing’
A group of retired people ‘from different backgrounds and walks of life’ have formed a club to watch proceedings in the Central Criminal Court
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November 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Might have to recruit club members to become participant observers for a research study... www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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The @counciloncj.org released Oct report outlining recommendations for improving women's outcomes in the criminal legal system. Full report available here: reports.counciloncj.org/wjc-report/
Welcome - WJC Report
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October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The @counciloncj.org released Oct report outlining recommendations for improving women's outcomes in the criminal legal system. Full report available here: reports.counciloncj.org/wjc-report/
Kada Scott's death was preventable. The city's hearings into what went wrong must engage survivors, research experts, and advocates alongside officials to develop and implement effective policy/practice solutions. www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
Killing of Kada Scott prompts hearing on Philly’s handling of domestic violence cases | City Council roundup
“As the city of Philadelphia, I think we failed the young lady, right?” Council President Kenyatta Johnson said.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Kada Scott's death was preventable. The city's hearings into what went wrong must engage survivors, research experts, and advocates alongside officials to develop and implement effective policy/practice solutions. www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
What an incredible honor to share this with @celestetrusty.bsky.social Eddie, & Felix!!! If you're in Philly, please join us next Thursday.
We are thrilled to announce that our director is among the group of wonderful honorees for the 2025 Mural Arts Restorative Justice Awards including @celestetrusty.bsky.social Eddie Ramirez & Felix Rosado. Please raise a glass with us in celebration Oct 16 from 6 - 9!!
October 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What an incredible honor to share this with @celestetrusty.bsky.social Eddie, & Felix!!! If you're in Philly, please join us next Thursday.
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October 2nd is Wrongful Conviction Day. Women are less than 10% of exonerees. Why? Women face additional hurdles to overturn a wrongful conviction. These include: lack of financial & legal resources, women's cases less likely to involve DNA, women's prisons located further from population centers...
October 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
October 2nd is Wrongful Conviction Day. Women are less than 10% of exonerees. Why? Women face additional hurdles to overturn a wrongful conviction. These include: lack of financial & legal resources, women's cases less likely to involve DNA, women's prisons located further from population centers...
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The naturalist Jane Goodall died today at 91. Hope, she argued, is not merely “passive wishful thinking” but a “crucial survival trait.” Revisit a conversation with Goodall, from 2021: nyer.cm/F55JtsS
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The naturalist Jane Goodall died today at 91. Hope, she argued, is not merely “passive wishful thinking” but a “crucial survival trait.” Revisit a conversation with Goodall, from 2021: nyer.cm/F55JtsS
A gentle reminder from Judge Sol Wachtler on the lopsidedness of grand juries: prosecutors could get an indictment against a ham sandwich. Why? It's not an adversarial hearing. They don't hear from the defendant/defense. They issue indictment in 95-99% of al cases.
September 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A gentle reminder from Judge Sol Wachtler on the lopsidedness of grand juries: prosecutors could get an indictment against a ham sandwich. Why? It's not an adversarial hearing. They don't hear from the defendant/defense. They issue indictment in 95-99% of al cases.
Sept is brain aneurysm awareness month. Earlier this year, my friend Dee lost her life to an undetected brain aneurysm. Screening and early detection may have saved her. Friends & fam gathered last week to honor her & raise awareness at annual @brainaneurysm 5k.
September 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Sept is brain aneurysm awareness month. Earlier this year, my friend Dee lost her life to an undetected brain aneurysm. Screening and early detection may have saved her. Friends & fam gathered last week to honor her & raise awareness at annual @brainaneurysm 5k.
Obviously I will be setting up camping gear and a tent in this archive. "What Was Behind David Bowie’s Genius? His Archive Holds the Answers." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
What Was Behind David Bowie’s Genius? His Archive Holds the Answers.
The David Bowie Center in London is a new home for the singer’s 90,000-item archive. It holds the key to the pop star’s dramatic reinventions.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Obviously I will be setting up camping gear and a tent in this archive. "What Was Behind David Bowie’s Genius? His Archive Holds the Answers." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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If you're able, please send some encouraging words to Kim Joynes. She's an incarcerated survivor of sexual abuse and gender violence that began in childhood. Yesterday she was turned down for commutation of her LWOP sentence by PA Board of Pardons. She's served over 45 years in prison.
September 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
If you're able, please send some encouraging words to Kim Joynes. She's an incarcerated survivor of sexual abuse and gender violence that began in childhood. Yesterday she was turned down for commutation of her LWOP sentence by PA Board of Pardons. She's served over 45 years in prison.
I've been in this business for a long time. Today's decision is inexplicable.
We are heartbroken by the Board of Pardons decision to reject Kim Joynes application for commutation. Kim has been incarcerated for 45+ years & has the support of the PA DOC, as well as a robust network of friends & family ready to support her reentry.
September 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I've been in this business for a long time. Today's decision is inexplicable.
PA Board of Pardons public hearings on commutation begins at noon (approx). Kim Joynes's application will be heard later in the afternoon. You can watch live here: pacast.com/live/bophear...
PAcast
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September 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
PA Board of Pardons public hearings on commutation begins at noon (approx). Kim Joynes's application will be heard later in the afternoon. You can watch live here: pacast.com/live/bophear...
In Harrisburg today as Kim Joynes' advocate for commutation. She, along with several other applicants, will be interviewed by members of PA Board of Pardons. It's the most important interview of her life--one that will determine how she will live out her remaining years.
September 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In Harrisburg today as Kim Joynes' advocate for commutation. She, along with several other applicants, will be interviewed by members of PA Board of Pardons. It's the most important interview of her life--one that will determine how she will live out her remaining years.
Had a great conversation w Kim Joynes as she preps for her interview with the Board of Parole. From my vantage, commutation is designed precisely for highly deserving folks like Kim. Hearing is scheduled for Friday and you can watch live (I will be testifying). Will share link before hearing starts.
September 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Had a great conversation w Kim Joynes as she preps for her interview with the Board of Parole. From my vantage, commutation is designed precisely for highly deserving folks like Kim. Hearing is scheduled for Friday and you can watch live (I will be testifying). Will share link before hearing starts.
Just over a week before the PA Board of Pardons will consider Kim Joynes petition for commutation. She has served 4+ decades of LWOP for a murder committed by a man who was released in the 1990s. I'll be speaking on her behalf. You can tune in live next Friday to listen & support.
September 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Just over a week before the PA Board of Pardons will consider Kim Joynes petition for commutation. She has served 4+ decades of LWOP for a murder committed by a man who was released in the 1990s. I'll be speaking on her behalf. You can tune in live next Friday to listen & support.
1:18 pm another alert at Villanova. This one for "police activity" in a parking garage and listed as "no immediate threat." If you're keeping count, this is 3 alerts in less than a week.
August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1:18 pm another alert at Villanova. This one for "police activity" in a parking garage and listed as "no immediate threat." If you're keeping count, this is 3 alerts in less than a week.
Villanova has had 2 active shooter/swatting (no shooters found) events in less than a week. It is part of what appears to be a coordinated campaign targeting multiple American universities: apnews.com/article/acti...
Spate of hoax calls about active shooters stir fear at college campuses around the US
A rash of hoax calls about active shooters on at least a dozen college campuses around the U.S. has spread fear among students as the school year begins.
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August 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Villanova has had 2 active shooter/swatting (no shooters found) events in less than a week. It is part of what appears to be a coordinated campaign targeting multiple American universities: apnews.com/article/acti...
It's the first day of the Fall semester at Villanova & we've now had 2 separate alerts of an active shooter on campus. The 1st resulted in campus-wide lockdown on Thur. The 2nd was yesterday (Sunday) & resulted in an extensive search of a dorm. Both determined to be result of hoax.
August 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It's the first day of the Fall semester at Villanova & we've now had 2 separate alerts of an active shooter on campus. The 1st resulted in campus-wide lockdown on Thur. The 2nd was yesterday (Sunday) & resulted in an extensive search of a dorm. Both determined to be result of hoax.
Yesterday my phone blew up with texts. I ignored them bc I was writing. When I finally checked 1st message was in a group chat of 4 colleagues: 2 were on campus amidst an active shooter lockdown. 1 was trapped in her car in the parking garage. The other locked & barricaded inside a bldg.
August 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Yesterday my phone blew up with texts. I ignored them bc I was writing. When I finally checked 1st message was in a group chat of 4 colleagues: 2 were on campus amidst an active shooter lockdown. 1 was trapped in her car in the parking garage. The other locked & barricaded inside a bldg.
Received notification at 4:34 pm there is an active shooter at Villanova University.
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Received notification at 4:34 pm there is an active shooter at Villanova University.
I had the great fortune to see Sheila perform a number of times, including at Chicago's Green Mill. What an incredible talent. "Sheila Jordan, Fearless Vocal Improviser, Is Dead at 96" www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/a...
Sheila Jordan, Fearless Vocal Improviser, Is Dead at 96
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August 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I had the great fortune to see Sheila perform a number of times, including at Chicago's Green Mill. What an incredible talent. "Sheila Jordan, Fearless Vocal Improviser, Is Dead at 96" www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/a...
Finally the mystery of the Philadelphia Eagles van is solved! www.inquirer.com/eagles/mucha...
This die-hard fan drives an Eagles-themed Uber around Philadelphia. On Monday, he met his favorite team.
Mucha Nama was invited to Eagles training camp on Monday and met several players, including Jordan Mailata, who recognized his Eagles-themed van. "I’m living my dream right now," Nama said.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Finally the mystery of the Philadelphia Eagles van is solved! www.inquirer.com/eagles/mucha...
Monday was 1st day of my research fellowship at Philly DAO. I'm so thrilled to be embedded w the team at DataLab. It took a loooong time & mucho work to get this project approved. Huge thanks esp to
@orengur.bsky.social
@genderjusticefund.bsky.social
@farrahparkes.bsky.social
& DA Krasner.
@orengur.bsky.social
@genderjusticefund.bsky.social
@farrahparkes.bsky.social
& DA Krasner.
July 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Monday was 1st day of my research fellowship at Philly DAO. I'm so thrilled to be embedded w the team at DataLab. It took a loooong time & mucho work to get this project approved. Huge thanks esp to
@orengur.bsky.social
@genderjusticefund.bsky.social
@farrahparkes.bsky.social
& DA Krasner.
@orengur.bsky.social
@genderjusticefund.bsky.social
@farrahparkes.bsky.social
& DA Krasner.
Gentle reminder: Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal convictions are for serving children up to Epstein to sexually abuse--that is the principal focus of the prosecution's case. The integrity of that case is NOT contingent on whether a so-called "client list" exists. www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr...
Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Conspiring With Jeffrey Epstein To Sexually Abuse Minors
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July 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Gentle reminder: Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal convictions are for serving children up to Epstein to sexually abuse--that is the principal focus of the prosecution's case. The integrity of that case is NOT contingent on whether a so-called "client list" exists. www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr...