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Philadelphia Establishes Office of Youth Ombudsperson

On December 1, Mayor Jim Kenney signed an Executive Order establishing an Office of the Youth Ombudsperson in the Philadelphia Office of the Inspector General. The Executive Order outlines the …

On December 1, Mayor Jim Kenney signed an Executive Order establishing an Office of the Youth Ombudsperson in the Philadelphia Office of the Inspector General. The Executive Order outlines the scope of the Youth Ombudsperson’s powers, and the expectations of the city in cooperating with the Office. ...

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