At the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, we believe communities are stronger when individual people are safe, healthy, and whole.
Our Mission
What we believe
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.
We Open Doors for People
Through These Focus Areas:
Inreach
Creating hope and nurturing positive cultural change in our prisons and detention facilities.
Housing, Workforce, and Education
Building resilience by providing stable housing, high-quality jobs, and educational opportunities.
Supportive Services
Offering guidance and care to returning individuals to help them navigate the challenges of reentry.
Policy Advocacy
Expanding participation of system-involved young people and their families in justice reform efforts.
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a 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.
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Impact Stories
News & Policy Updates
October 10, 2024
Sincerely with Sam Lewis: “Prop 6: End Modern Day Slavery!”
October 8, 2024
Check out ARC’s 2024 Voter Guide
September 24, 2024
ARC Staff Member Jared Villery Advocates for Yes on Proposition 6
September 17, 2024
Labor, Civil Rights, and Elected Leaders Unite in Support of Prop 6 to End Forced Labor in California Prisons
September 9, 2024
ABC 7 Features ARC’s Hope and Redemption Team (HART) Graduation at Los Angeles County Prison
September 5, 2024
Anti-Recidivism Coalition Announces the Relaunch of “Sincerely, with Sam Lewis” Podcast
September 3, 2024
ARC’s Sponsored Legislation to Ensure Dignity and Care for Pregnant People in Prison Heads to Governor!
August 27, 2024
SAM LEWIS APPEARS ON ABC 7 SAN FRANCISCO TO DISCUSS OPPOSITION TO PROP 36
August 22, 2024
Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s Ride Home Program Featured in NBCU Academy’s Latest Storytelling Series!
October 12, 2022
ARC Statement on recent racist remarks by LA City Councilmembers
October 1, 2022
VICTORY! Gov. Newsom Signs 2022 Reforms Into Law.
July 13, 2022
Governor Newsom Signs Budget, including HART Team Funding
July 8, 2022
Statement on Roe v Wade
July 1, 2022
Statement on ACA 3
March 23, 2022
ARC Selected by Mackenzie Scott
March 8, 2022
Sam Lewis testifies against Prop 47 Rollbacks
February 8, 2022
NFL Inspire Change
December 7, 2021
NBA Grant
October 13, 2021
ARC/NBA visit Indiana Prison
October 13, 2021
DC Advocacy
October 13, 2021
Magnolia Gardening
August 11, 2021
ARC member Ezekiel Nishiyama selected as Los Angeles County Youth Commissioner
July 13, 2021
ARC’s Hope and Redemption Team to Expand to 31 CDCR Prisons
April 28, 2021
Advocates Praise Bi-Partisan Reform Package that Treats Children in the Criminal Justice System Like Children
April 11, 2021