Our Mission
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change.
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
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ARC Announces Sam Lewis As Next Executive Director
Ventura Training Center (VTC) Inaugural Class Graduates
Read on Medium: Interview with Nicole Jeong, Reentry Attorney, Root & Rebound
ARC Criminal Justice Reforms Signed Into Law
Anti-Recidivism Coalition and Root & Rebound Announce New Partnership to Expand Reentry Legal Services in Southern California
ARC Announces Shaka Senghor as its New Executive Director
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ARC co-sponsored Legislative Bills
1,100
Current ARC Members
6,600
Incarcerated people in communication with ARC 149 Pre-Apprenticeship Boot
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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.
