Our Mission
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) works to end mass incarceration in California. To ensure our communities are safe, healthy, and whole, ARC empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change. Through our grassroots policy advocacy, we are dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system so that it is more just and equitable for all people.
What We BelieveWE OPEN DOORS FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS
Creating hope and nurturing positive cultural change in our prisons and detention facilities
Learn More Support & MentoringOffering guidance and care to returning individuals to help them navigate the challenges of reentry
Learn More Housing, Jobs & EducationBuilding resilience by providing stable housing, high-quality jobs, and educational opportunities
Learn More Policy AdvocacyExpanding participation of system-involved young people and their families in justice reform efforts
Learn MoreAdvocates Praise Bi-Partisan Reform Package that Treats Children in the Criminal Justice System Like Children
Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Criminal Justice Legislation Into Law
Statement from Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) on Change of Leadership at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
$30 Million Public-Private Partnership Launched to Support Returning Citizens, as California Urgently Reduces Prison Populations to Curb Impact of COVID-19
ARC August 2020 Inside Newsletter
Statement from Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) on killing of George Floyd
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ARC co-sponsored Legislative Bills
1,500
Current ARC Members
10,000+
Incarcerated people in communication with ARC
194
Pre-Apprenticeship Boot Camp Graduates
Become an ARC Member
ARC serves people coming home from incarceration who want a community that will support their change and success. Members have access to supportive services including case management, trauma-informed counseling, housing, education, employment training, and mentorship. At its core, ARC members form a support network for each other as they make their way in the world.
