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ARC’s Sam Lewis Urges Voters to Reject Prop 36 and Support Prop 6 During Sacramento Bee Panel
Sacramento, CA — In a virtual panel discussion hosted by The Sacramento Bee, Sam Lewis, Executive Director of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), urged California voters[...]
Sincerely with Sam Lewis: “Prop 6: End Modern Day Slavery!”
In this second episode of this season of Sincerely with Sam Lewis , Sam delves into Proposition 6, exploring the link between slavery and the[...]
Check out ARC’s 2024 Voter Guide
With the 2024 election fast approaching, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) is proud to release its 2024 Voter Guide. This election is pivotal for our country,[...]
ARC Staff Member Jared Villery Advocates for Yes on Proposition 6
ARC staff member Jared Villery was recently profiled on Spectrum News, where he shared powerful insights on the dehumanizing effects of forced labor within the[...]
Labor, Civil Rights, and Elected Leaders Unite in Support of Prop 6 to End Forced Labor in California Prisons
Los Angeles, CA –Yesterday, a powerful rally was held in support of Proposition 6, bringing together a diverse group of elected representatives, labor leaders, and[...]
ABC 7 Features ARC’s Hope and Redemption Team (HART) Graduation at Los Angeles County Prison
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) is excited to share that ABC 7 recently featured the graduation ceremony of participants from our Hope and Redemption Team (HART)[...]
Anti-Recidivism Coalition Announces the Relaunch of “Sincerely, with Sam Lewis” Podcast
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) is excited to announce the relaunch of “Sincerely, with Sam Lewis,” the podcast hosted by ARC’s Executive[...]
ARC’s Sponsored Legislation to Ensure Dignity and Care for Pregnant People in Prison Heads to Governor!
California Assembly Bill 2740, authored by Assemblymember Waldron, has successfully passed the state legislature and is now awaiting approval from Governor Newsom. AB 2740 provides[...]
SAM LEWIS APPEARS ON ABC 7 SAN FRANCISCO TO DISCUSS OPPOSITION TO PROP 36
Sam Lewis, Executive Director of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), appeared on ABC 7 San Francisco to discuss the importance of voting "No" on Proposition 36.[...]
Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s Ride Home Program Featured in NBCU Academy’s Latest Storytelling Series!
Los Angeles, CA — August 21, 2024 — NBCU Academy's new feature highlights the Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s (ARC) innovative Ride Home program and its impact on[...]
ARC Statement on recent racist remarks by LA City Councilmembers
ARC Statement on recent racist remarks by LA City Councilmembers from Executive Director Sam Lewis: ARC stands against the recent hateful remarks made by LA[...]
VICTORY! Gov. Newsom Signs 2022 Reforms Into Law.
We’re thrilled to announce that California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed our 2022 CA policy priorities into law! “We applaud Governor Newsom for signing a suite of[...]
Governor Newsom Signs Budget, including HART Team Funding
Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed into law a budget which includes significant funding for rehabilitative programming inside CA prisons, reentry services for returning citizens, support for[...]
Statement on Roe v Wade
We are enraged at the recent Supreme Court decision (Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization) to overturn Roe v. Wade. We recognize this as an[...]
Statement on ACA 3
We are deeply disappointed that ACA 3 failed to pass the California State Senate in time to make the November 2022 ballot. Read our statement[...]
ARC Selected by Mackenzie Scott
We are honored to announce that we are a beneficiary of MacKenzie Scott’s generosity. We applaud her groundbreaking approach to philanthropy and we’re grateful that[...]
Sam Lewis testifies against Prop 47 Rollbacks
We defeated a rollback of Prop 47. ARC’s Sam Lewis gave testimony against AB 1599, the dangers of tough-on-crime legislation, and how felony records have[...]
NFL Inspire Change
Yesterday ARC, NFL’s Inspire Change, and Place4Grace worked together to provide 21 kids with incarcerated fathers a day they won’t soon forget! 21 kids got[...]
NBA Grant
Today, the NBA Foundation has announced 38 new grants totaling $11 million to help create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment[...]
ARC/NBA visit Indiana Prison
An inspiring day played out earlier this month in IDOC Putnam Correctional Facility with the Indiana Pacers, Represent Justice, Plus One Society, Last Mile, ARC,[...]
DC Advocacy
Today ARC leaders Michael Mendoza, Celina Chapin, Oscar Canales, and Jerome Dixon joined Congressman Cárdenas and leaders from partner advocacy groups urging the passage of[...]
Magnolia Gardening
More photos from our community garden event at our Magnolia Housing site in Los Angeles earlier this month. We felt such energy, love, and community[...]
ARC member Ezekiel Nishiyama selected as Los Angeles County Youth Commissioner
We are excited to announce the appointment of ARC Youth Advocate Ezekiel Nishiyama as a Youth Commissioner to the LA County Youth Commission. This Commission[...]
ARC’s Hope and Redemption Team to Expand to 31 CDCR Prisons
Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed into law a budget which includes significant funding for rehabilitative programming inside California prisons, reentry services for returning citizens, survivors and victims of crimes, and age-appropriate care for system-involved youth. Most notably, the state will fully fund the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)’s transformative Hope and Redemption Team (HART), in which ARC Life Coaches who served life sentences go back into CDCR institutions to provide parole board preparation, rehabilitative programming, and reentry support to those still in confinement. The funding will allow the Hope and Redemption programming to operate in 31 prisons.
Advocates Praise Bi-Partisan Reform Package that Treats Children in the Criminal Justice System Like Children
Washington, DC – Congressmembers Bruce Westerman (R- AR), Karen Bass (D- CA), and Tony Cárdenas (D- CA) have introduced a bipartisan package of legislation supported by research and brain science with a clear message: Children are different from adults and must be treated differently in the criminal justice system. The members will appear in a press conference today at 3pm ET alongside those directly impacted to discuss the legislation -- register for the press conference here, and look for an email confirmation with log-in credentials.