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# Anti Recidivism Coalition

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- [Training to be a Firefighter After Years in Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/training-to-be-a-firefighter-after-years-in-prison/) - I haven't even gone to a real fire line yet and I already feel the intensity—the hiking with 40 pounds on your back, plus whatever tool you're holding. It's challenging, so you have to physically and mentally tell yourself, ‘you got this. You're stopping yourself, no one else is. My name is Jason and, right
- [At Home at Catalina House](https://antirecidivism.org/news/a-home-at-catalina-house/) - An interview with Catalina House Program Manager, Michael Arreygue, about ARC's new youth housing site, and the personal connection that drove him to this work. Michael: "I committed a crime when I was 17 years old, was charged as an adult, and ended up serving 23 years in prison. After coming home, I became a credible messenger, mentoring the same
- [Leonard's Ride Home](https://antirecidivism.org/news/leonards-ride-home/) - As told by Melody, ARC Ride Home Driver When Leonard got off that bus, I'm not going to lie, I judged him. Big guy, face covered in tattoos. I thought, okay, this is one of those bad boys. You see somebody and you make a judgment based on the way they look. And then he got in
- ['Till Your Mom Gets Home](https://antirecidivism.org/news/till-your-mom-gets-home/) - By Communications Associate, Vanessa Gutierrez A few weeks before Mother’s Day, ARC held an event for the children of incarcerated mothers and their caregivers. As the new Communications Associate, I joined to take pictures. As the scent of cookies filled the air, laughter rose above the music, and little footraces to see who was fastest
- [Digital HART Beat: How a New Partnership is Bringing ARC's Inside Programs Online](https://antirecidivism.org/news/digital-hart-beat-how-a-new-partnership-is-bringing-arcs-inside-programs-online/) - A conversation with Johnson Thieu, Product Manager at The Last Mile and ARC alumnus Like most things in prison, our Hope and Redemption Team (HART) classes have always been analog. Lessons and assignments stored in looseleaf folders and notebooks. Graduation certificates meant for students’ C-files ended up missing or lost, leading to real issues at
- [What It’s Like to Visit a Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/whats-its-like-to-visit-a-prison/) - Ever wanted to know what goes on inside prisons? ARC’s Communications and Advocacy Strategist, Josh Pynoos, details a visit to a prison to observe ARC’s HART program. It’s a hazy, smog-filled early November morning. Once we pass Los Angeles, the landscape opens into a mostly barren desert, with oil wells pumping steadily alongside rows of
- [ARC x SMUD Partnership Launch!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-x-smud-partnership-launch/) - The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) operates its Second Chance Apprenticeship Readiness program in Sacramento to help ARC Members impacted by incarceration access good-paying, long-term careers in the skilled trades. With support from a funding partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), ARC expands outreach in underserved communities across SMUD’s service area and connects participants to workforce opportunities tied to
- [Passing the Torch: How ARC's Retreats Build the Next Generation](https://antirecidivism.org/news/passing-the-torch-how-arcs-retreats-build-the-next-generation/) - An Interview with Carlos Cervantes and Cynthia Wong from ARC’s Member Services Department ARC held its 2026 annual retreat on Jan 30th-Feb 1st in Lake Hughes, CA, bringing together members, alumni, youth, staff, and allies for a weekend of healing and connection. This marked the first retreat led by longtime ARC staff member, and newly appointed Director of Member Services, Carlos Cervantes. ARC's communications associate, Vanessa Gutierrez, spoke with Carlos and Cynthia Wong, on behalf
- [On the Recent Events in Minnesota](https://antirecidivism.org/news/on-the-recent-events-in-minnesota/) - This past weekend, we witnessed the killing of another innocent U.S. citizen at the hands of the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. We are horrified and infuriated by this senseless tragedy, and heartbroken for the families of Alex Pretti, Renée Good, Keith Porter, and the many others who have been harmed. We are also
- [Prince Harry Visits Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s Ventura Training Center ](https://antirecidivism.org/news/prince-harry-visits-anti-recidivism-coalitions-ventura-training-center/) - Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, visited the Ventura Training Center (VTC) to see firsthand how the program trains formerly incarcerated people to continue their careers as firefighters. During the visit, Prince Harry met with firefighter cadets and program staff and learned how the Ventura Training Center prepares people who served on incarcerated fire crews to
- [Op-Ed: I Mentored The Menendez Brothers. Here’s Why I Have Hope For Them](https://antirecidivism.org/news/op-ed-i-mentored-the-menendez-brothers-heres-why-i-have-hope-for-them/) - When Lyle Menendez first showed up for my class at Richard J. Donovan prison, I was only familiar with his trial from the media. By the time his brother, Erik Menendez, arrived a few years later, I had a better understanding of the abuse the brothers experienced and the depth of their genuine remorse. For
- [Correcting The Record: Jared Villery’s Journey From Jailhouse Lawyer To ARC Expungement Program Manager](https://antirecidivism.org/news/correcting-the-record-jared-villerys-journey-from-jailhouse-lawyer-to-arc-expungement-program-manager/) - Correcting the Record: Jared Villery’s journey from jailhouse lawyer to ARC Expungement Program Manager By Josh Pynoos The first thing you notice about Jared Villery is his suits. Each day, he wears a different color that shines in the California summer sun. He has thirteen suits in rotation, many of which are made of Italian
- [ARC Celebrates 15 New Graduates from San Bernardino Workforce Apprenticeship Program, Paving the Way for Building Trades Careers](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-celebrates-15-new-graduates-from-san-bernardino-workforce-apprenticeship-program-paving-the-way-for-building-trades-careers/) - The Anti-Recidivism Coalition proudly announces the graduation of 15 formerly incarcerated individuals from our San Bernardino Second Chance Apprenticeship Readiness Program, which prepares formerly incarcerated people for union careers in the building trades. Over a rigorous 7-week program, graduates gained the skills, certifications, and hands-on experience needed for meaningful careers. Participants earned industry-recognized certifications, including
- [It’s Been One Year Since Prop 36 Passed. Is Mass Treatment Working?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/its-been-one-year-since-prop-36-passed-is-mass-treatment-working/) - It’s Been One Year Since Prop 36 Passed. Is Mass Treatment Working? By Josh Pynoos You might have forgotten about Proposition 36, last year’s CA ballot measure that increased penalties for retail theft and certain drug offenses. After all, the wave of news stories about “spikes” in retail theft has largely disappeared from local coverage.
- [Raising The Youth (Department): A Q&A with Jason Holland and Edwin Paragas, ARC's New Co-Directors of Youth Development Programs](https://antirecidivism.org/news/raising-the-youth-department-a-qa-with-jason-holland-and-edwin-paragas-arcs-new-co-directors-of-youth-development-programs/) - Raising the Youth (Department): A Q&A with Jason Holland and Edwin Paragas, ARC's New Co-Directors of Youth Development Programs A conversation with Jason Holland and Edwin Paragas about their journey from incarceration to working with youth, their vision for ARC, and how youth development creates new pathways for formerly incarcerated youth. Question: Why did you
- [Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill To Raise the Pay of Incarcerated Handcrews  Into Law](https://antirecidivism.org/news/governor-gavin-newsom-signs-bill-to-raise-the-pay-of-incarcerated-handcrews-into-law/) - Governor Gavin Newsom has just signed our bill, AB 247, into law, which raises the pay of incarcerated handcrews! This is a historic step in honoring the hard work and sacrifice of incarcerated hand crews who have put their lives on the line to protect homes and communities across California. We are deeply grateful to
- [Our Bill To Raise Wages For Incarcerated Handcrews Passed the CA Legislature!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/our-bill-to-raise-wages-for-incarcerated-handcrews-passed-the-ca-legislature/) - During the LA Fires, many people learned that incarcerated handcrews earn just $1 on the fireline and asked what we could do. Now, our bill to raise the wages of these heroic first responders has passed the CA legislature and heads to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. AB 247 raises pay for
- [Hope and Redemption (by the Numbers!)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/hope-and-redemption-by-the-numbers/) - By Emma Newman When Chris Dodds began serving a 26-to life sentence in the ‘90s, he had no hope of ever leaving prison. But as California began to pass new laws, he realized that he could one day live a life outside the walls. That was when he learned about the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)’s Hope
- [Read our Hope and Redemption Team Impact Report](https://antirecidivism.org/news/read-our-hope-and-redemption-team-impact-report/) - We’re pleased to release a report on the impact that our Hope and Redemption Team (HART) has had on incarcerated individuals across California, helping them prepare for the parole board while engaging in transformative rehabilitative programming. In 2017, we launched the HART team to send formerly incarcerated people back inside to provide parole and reentry
- [A New EV Training Program Launches for the Formerly Incarcerated Community](https://antirecidivism.org/news/taking-charge-a-new-ev-training-program-launches-for-the-formerly-incarcerated-community/) - Taking Charge: A New EV Training Program Launches for the Formerly Incarcerated Community By Emma Newman On August 4, nine formerly incarcerated people gathered, with their friends and family, to mark an enormous milestone. After twelve weeks of studying, attending classes and training on cars, they had finally become trained Electric Vehicle Maintenance Technicians. The
- [New Report Highlights the Success of Community-Based Reentry in CA](https://antirecidivism.org/news/new-report-highlights-the-success-of-community-based-reentry-in-ca/) - A new report from the State of California underscores the power of community-based reentry programs in reducing recidivism. According to the data, people who have participated in state-based community reentry programs are significantly less likely to be arrested, convicted, or return to prison after release. Key findings include: Men in community reentry programs are 34%
- [ARC Teams Up with Barber-Entrepreneur Vic Blends to Launch Barber Academy at Valley State Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-teams-up-with-barber-entrepreneur-vic-blends-to-launch-barber-academy-at-valley-state-prison/) - Victor Fontanez, aka Vic Blends Barber Academy, opened inside Valley State Prison, which is the first licensed barbershop operation in a US prison. . The school's goal is to provide incarcerated people with the skills to earn a state barber license upon release, setting them up for long-term career stability. The idea formed from a conversation between
- [ARC Applauds the Announcement of CRC Prison Closure in 2026](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-applauds-the-announcement-of-crc-prison-closure-in-2026/) - In 2026, California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) is set to close, marking the fifth prison to close in California since 2020. Today, California’s prison population is lower than it was in 1990. With robust reentry services and more second chance programming across the state, we can continue to bring people home from incarceration successfully and create
- [On the River, Formerly Incarcerated People Celebrate Their Freedom](https://antirecidivism.org/news/on-the-river-formerly-incarcerated-people-celebrate-their-freedom/) - On the River, Formerly Incarcerated People Celebrate Their Freedom Written by: Emma Newman, ARC Communications Intern For three days, dozens of formerly incarcerated people, from 20-somethings to men who had been incarcerated for decades, go out to the river without their phones. Most of them have never been river rafting, and yet all of them
- [“We Told Each Other We’d Meet at ARC”: How ARC’s Front Desk Interns Welcome People Home](https://antirecidivism.org/news/we-told-each-other-wed-meet-at-arc-how-arcs-front-desk-interns-welcome-people-home/) - “We Told Each Other We’d Meet at ARC”: How ARC’s Front Desk Interns Welcome People Home Written by: Josh Pynoos, ARC's Communication and Advocacy Strategist At the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), the front desk is more than just a reception area. It’s often the first stop for people returning home from incarceration and the entry point
- [Read ARC member Fausto Lopez's story in Men's Health Magazine](https://antirecidivism.org/news/read-arc-member-fausto-lopezs-story-in-mens-health-magazine/) - After ten straight days battling L.A.’s wildfires and a grueling 24‑hour shift on the Eaton Fire, 20-year-old Fausto Lopez, a Pine Grove incarcerated firefighter, got life‑changing news at the Rose Bowl basecamp: not only was he being released, he’d earned a scholarship to Cal State San Bernardino. Through loss, back‑breaking shifts, and internal fights for redemption,
- [The First 48: How the Ride Home Program Helps People Face the Fear of Freedom](https://antirecidivism.org/news/the-first-48-how-the-ride-home-program-helps-people-face-the-fear-of-freedom/) - The First 48: How the Ride Home Program Helps People Face the Fear of Freedom By Josh Pynoos When someone is released from a California state prison, they’re handed $200 in gate money, a number that has remained unchanged since 1973. Many people exiting prison have lost touch with their community and often don’t have
- [Meet ARC's New Interim Executive Director!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/meet-arcs-new-interim-executive-director/) - We are pleased to announce that Rob Woronoff has joined the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) as our Interim Executive Director, while we search for someone to lead our next chapter! Rob brings over 30 years of leadership experience working with and on behalf of youth, families, and justice-impacted communities. Most recently, he served as Interim Executive
- [SB 672 is Alive and Well!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/sb-672-is-alive-and-well/) - We are writing to provide an important update regarding SB 672—a bill that has brought us closer than ever to recognizing the humanity and potential for growth in those aged 18 to under 26 at the time of their offense. The leadership of the bill (Senator Rubio, The National LWOP Leadership Council, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition,
- [ARC’s Statement in Solidarity with our Immigrant Community](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arcs-statement-in-solidarity-with-our-immigrant-community/) - We are heartbroken by the disturbing display of force used against so many of our community members this weekend, not to mention the increase in ICE presence and raids that preceded it. As a reentry organization helping people with conviction histories, we were not surprised by the early rhetoric targeting our community first. It’s the
- [Young Adult LWOP Bill Passes the CA Senate!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/young-adult-lwop-bill-passes-the-ca-senate/) - SB 672, the Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act, authored by Senator Rubio, has officially passed the California Senate! This bill provides a second chance to individuals who were 25 years old or younger at the time of a crime that resulted in a life without parole (LWOP) sentence. Under SB 672, they would be eligible
- [“You Deserve to Heal”: Therapist Shay on the Power and Purpose of Free Therapy at ARC](https://antirecidivism.org/news/you-deserve-to-heal-therapist-shea-on-the-power-and-purpose-of-free-therapy-at-arc/) - “You Deserve to Heal”: Therapist Shay on the Power and Purpose of Free Therapy at ARC An Interview with ARC Communications Intern, Clarissa Gutierrez In a small office tucked inside the Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s Hope and Redemption Center, the work of healing is happening every day — quietly, intentionally, and without judgment. For many ARC members,
- [Escaping Alcatraz: How the California Model Is Closing Prisons and Rethinking Mass Incarceration](https://antirecidivism.org/news/escaping-alcatraz-how-the-california-model-is-closing-prisons-and-rethinking-mass-incarceration/) - Escaping Alcatraz: How the California Model Is Closing Prisons and Rethinking Mass Incarceration President Trump recently remarked that he’d like to reopen Alcatraz Prison as a “symbol of law, order, and justice,” reviving a literal museum of America’s carceral past. While it’s wise not to seize on this administration’s every off-handed remark, and to recognize
- [Read ARC's 2024 Impact Report](https://antirecidivism.org/news/read-arcs-2024-impact-report/) - At ARC, we believe that compassion creates new pathways - a belief that guided our efforts to empower currently and formerly incarcerated people in 2024. In 2024, we welcomed 485 new members, mentored over 8,000 people in prisons, provided 2,000 free therapy sessions to members, and much more! From expanding workforce programming locations to achieving
- [ARC Celebrates Launch of LA County Firefighter Training Program for Women](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-celebrates-launch-of-la-county-firefighter-training-program-for-women/) - The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) is proud to celebrate the launch of the Los Angeles County Training Center's (LACTC) first all-female firefighter training cohort! LACTC is a partnership between ARC, Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD), Amity Foundation, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. Seventeen women are participating in the job training program,
- [ARC Partners with Proyecto PaMaRa at Valley State Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-partners-with-proyecto-pamara-at-valley-state-prison/) - ARC joined forces with international artist Rauw Alejandro’s Proyecto PaMaRa and 1Community to welcome over 100 young incarcerated men into a day of dialogue, creative expression and spiritual reflection. Through group discussions, a friendly soccer match and a “Dream Wall” activity, participants were reminded of their potential to rebuild and thrive. Valley State Prison is
- [Statement from ARC’s Board of Directors on Leadership Transition](https://antirecidivism.org/news/statement-from-arcs-board-of-directors-on-leadership-transition/) - Today, the Board of Directors of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition announces Sam Lewis’s decision to step down after six years as Executive Director and over 10 years with the organization, effective as of April 30, 2025. To ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition, Sam will continue working with ARC in a consulting role from May 1
- [ARC Opens New Headquarters, The Hope and Redemption Center](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-opens-new-headquarters-the-hope-and-redemption-center/) - The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) is proud to announce the grand opening of our new headquarters—the Hope and Redemption Center in Echo Park. This groundbreaking center is designed to support formerly incarcerated individuals as they rebuild their lives and reintegrate into their communities. At our grand opening, ARC’s Executive Director, Sam Lewis, shared our vision for
- [ARC's State Policy Priorities for 2025](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arcs-state-policy-priorities-for-2025/) - We're thrilled to announce our state policy priorities for 2025! Our legislation brings hope to our incarcerated community, including those serving LWOP, higher wages for our heroic incarcerated handcrews, expands expungement opportunities for formerly incarcerated firefighters, renews the fight to end slavery in California, and much more! Here are our 2025 sponsored bills: ACA 6:
- [AB 247, Our Bill to Raise Wages for Incarcerated Hand Crew Members, Passes its First Committee!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/ab-247-a-bill-to-raise-wages-for-incarcerated-hand-crew-members-passes-its-first-committee/) - AB 247, a bill to raise wages for our heroic hand crews, passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee! ARC member and formerly incarcerated firefighter Eduardo Herrera gave personal testimony to the committee about his experience and the need to fairly compensate incarcerated hand crew members. The bill will head to the Assembly Appropriations Committee next.
- [An Update on Our Firefighter Fund](https://antirecidivism.org/news/an-update-on-our-firefighter-fund/) - To date, ARC has raised more than $1.8 MILLION for our incarcerated firefighters!! With these funds, we have already provided immediate support. We are beginning to implement necessary infrastructure updates to our fire camps and scholarships for individuals wishing to pursue firefighting careers after release. Here are a few examples of where the funding has gone: Immediate
- [ARC's Media Roundup on the LA Fires](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arcs-media-roundup-on-the-la-fires/) - During the LA Fires, the courageous incarcerated firefighters emerged as true heroes, bravely protecting homes and communities from destruction. Their stories of bravery and sacrifice inspired people from all over the country to learn more about their stories and this unique program. ARC's Executive Director, ARC member, and Ventura Training Center (VT) Alum Eddie Herrera,
- [ARC Introduces Bills to Raise Pay and Increase Expungement Opportunities for Fire Crew Members](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-introduces-bills-to-raise-pay-and-increase-expungement-opportunities-for-fire-crew-members/) - During the LA Fires, California relied on the work and bravery of incarcerated fire crew members. Many people have learned more about Conversation Camp participants' work, the low pay, and the barriers to continuing firefighting after incarceration. Because of this, ARC has introduced AB 257, which will raise incarcerated fire crew pay amounts to reach the
- [LA Care Supports ARC’s Hollywood CPR Dorm Program,](https://antirecidivism.org/news/la-care-supports-arcs-hollywood-cpr-dorm-program/) - We are deeply grateful to LA Care for their generous support in funding our Hollywood CPR Dorm Program. Opened in February 2023, this transitional housing facility provides vital support to formerly incarcerated ARC Members who are enrolled full-time at West Los Angeles College in the Hollywood CPR Program. Hollywood CPR is a vocational training initiative
- [ARC advocates featured on KCAL news, urging safer conditions for youth at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-advocates-featured-on-kcal-news-urging-safer-conditions-for-youth-at-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall/) - The crisis at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall persists, where youth are left in unsafe conditions, inadequate supervision, and no access to education or programs. Yesterday, ARC members Adrain Garcia and Anthony Melendez spoke at the Board of Supervisors, and comments were featured on KCAL news. Youth deserve safe environments and access to meaningful programming opportunities—not
- [Our Thoughts On Last Night](https://antirecidivism.org/news/our-thoughts-on-last-night/) - The outcome of last night’s election has revived rhetoric and policies that seek to strip away rights from women, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and many marginalized groups, including incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. This agenda threatens the very fabric of our democracy, aiming to dismantle essential democratic values and the rights that protect us all. We
- [Sincerely with Sam Lewis Episode 3: Your Voice Your Vote](https://antirecidivism.org/news/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-episode-3-your-voice-your-vote/) - In this episode of Sincerely with Sam Lewis, Sam explores voting rights for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals with two impactful guests: Nicole Lewis from the Marshall Project and Jared Villery, ARC's Expungement Fellow. Nicole shares insights from her research surveying incarcerated people across the U.S. about their attitudes on voting and how they stay
- [Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s Prop 6 Efforts Featured in Huffington Post](https://antirecidivism.org/news/anti-recidivism-coalitions-prop-6-efforts-featured-in-huffington-post/) - The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) is in the spotlight as Huffington Post highlights its efforts to pass Proposition 6, which seeks to end forced labor in California prisons. The article features personal stories from ARC’s Chief Strategy Consultant, Esteban Nuñez, and Expungement Fellow, Jared Villery “You run the risk of either your health or your chances
- [Welcome Our Newest Board Member Shaka Senghour](https://antirecidivism.org/news/welcome-our-newest-board-member-shaka-senghour/) - ARC is pleased to welcome Shaka Senghour back to our ARC Family (not that he ever truly left!). Shaka is a highly recognized community and business leader, a fierce social justice advocate, and the NYT Best Selling author of “Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison.” He is also a longtime
- [Read Nicholas Tirado's Op-Ed on Prop 6 in Teen Vogue!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/read-nicholas-tirados-op-ed-on-prop-6-in-teen-vogue/) - ARC’s viral sensation, Nicholas Tirado, wrote an inspiring op-ed in Teen Vogue, detailing how forced prison labor held him back and how Prop 6 could remove slavery from California’s Constitution, creating more rehabilitative opportunities for incarcerated people. He shares his journey of overcoming incarceration and how he has become a content creator, amplifying the voices
- [ARC's Sam Lewis Urges Voters to Reject Prop 36 and Support Prop 6 During Sacramento Bee Panel](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arcs-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 to reject Proposition 36, condemning it for its false promises and its potential to cut treatment and prevention programs while further entrenching mass incarceration and the war on drugs. During
- [Sincerely with Sam Lewis: "Prop 6: End Modern Day Slavery!"](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 exception clauses in both the California and U.S. Constitutions. The episode highlights how Proposition 6 aims to end slavery and create rehabilitative opportunities for incarcerated individuals in California. Sam was
- [Check out ARC’s 2024 Voter Guide](https://antirecidivism.org/news/check-out-arcs-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, with a new president on the ballot. In California, key criminal justice measures could either transform our system for the better or return us to an era of mass incarceration.
- [ARC Staff Member Jared Villery Advocates for Yes on Proposition 6](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 prison system and its detrimental impact on rehabilitation. Jared has been advocating for Proposition 6, which is on the ballot this November, to end forced labor inside prisons, opening up
- [Labor, Civil Rights, and Elected Leaders Unite in Support of Prop 6 to End Forced Labor in California Prisons](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 formerly incarcerated individuals. The event underscored the critical need to end forced labor in California's prisons and highlighted why this issue resonates with all Californians. Dominique Davis, an ARC member,
- [ABC 7 Features ARC’s Hope and Redemption Team (HART) Graduation at Los Angeles County Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/abc-7-features-arcs-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) program at Los Angeles County Prison (LAC) in Lancaster, CA. This coverage highlights the powerful impact of ARC’s transformative work within California’s prisons, celebrating the accomplishments of individuals who have
- [Anti-Recidivism Coalition Announces the Relaunch of “Sincerely, with Sam Lewis” Podcast](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 Director, Sam Lewis. The first episode of the new season will air live on Wednesday, September 11, at 11 AM, across all ARC social platforms, including YouTube, X, and Instagram.
- [ARC’s Sponsored Legislation to Ensure Dignity and Care for Pregnant People in Prison Heads to Governor!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arcs-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 comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care for pregnant individuals in prison. The bill also directs prison officials to connect pregnant individuals with social workers within a week and ensures expedited visitation
- [SAM LEWIS APPEARS ON ABC 7 SAN FRANCISCO TO DISCUSS OPPOSITION TO PROP 36](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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. Prop 36, which is up for a vote in November, aims to increase sentences for certain drug and theft crimes. During his appearance, Lewis emphasized the dangers associated with Prop
- [Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s Ride Home Program Featured in NBCU Academy’s Latest Storytelling Series!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/anti-recidivism-coalitions-ride-home-program-featured-in-nbcu-academys-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 the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning back into society. ARC's Ride Home program offers more than just transportation for those recently released from California prisons and jails. The program
- [ARC Statement on recent racist remarks by LA City Councilmembers](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 City Council members. Racism, anti-blackness, anti-Indigeneity, homophobia, and all forms of discrimination do not have a place in our city. Mass incarceration and other forms of oppression are deeply
- [VICTORY! Gov. Newsom Signs 2022 Reforms Into Law.](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 bills that recognizes the dignity and futures of Californians who have experienced incarceration,” said Sam Lewis, Executive Director of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC). ”Ending mass incarceration includes the idea that
- [Statement on ACA 3](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 below:
- [Sam Lewis testifies against Prop 47 Rollbacks](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 negatively impacted our communities because of Prop 47, we have reduced the prison population while expunging records across CA. Prop 47 savings have supported our communities with drug treatment, mental
- [ARC Selected by Mackenzie Scott](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 she has made justice reform a pillar of her giving. This is incredible news for us and our partners.
- [NFL Inspire Change](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 the chance to tour the NFL Network Studios, be inspired by NFL talent like MJ Acosta-Ruiz, Willie Mcginest, Steve Smith Colleen Wolfe , and Jim Trotter, and were surprised with
- [Bills signed by Governor, including AB 2147](https://antirecidivism.org/news/bills-signed-by-governor-including-ab-2147/) - During a year that has been especially difficult for our community members both inside and outside of correctional facilities, we commend Governor Newsom for signing the bills below into law. We commend the legislators who championed and supported the legislation, and thank our community partners who worked tirelessly throughout the year to ensure their passage.
- [Prop 25 fails to pass](https://antirecidivism.org/news/prop-25-fails-to-pass/) - Though we are disappointed to see Prop 25 fall short in front of CA voters, we will continue to fight for economic justice and equity at all levels of our systems, including pretrial detention. We especially want to thank our partners at Californians for Safety and Justice, Western Center on Law on Poverty, SEIU California,
- [Prop 17 Passes](https://antirecidivism.org/news/prop-17-passes/) - Today, millions of CA voters approved Proposition 17, restoring the right to vote to over 50,000 Californians who have completed their prison terms. Together, we have freed the vote for our community members on parole! We are so grateful to the organizations and individuals who drove this campaign and especially to the ARC members and
- [Prop 20 Defeated](https://antirecidivism.org/news/prop-20-defeated/) - Last Tuesday, CA voters overwhelmingly rejected Prop 20 (62% NO, 38% YES), choosing to value hope and rehabilitation over more prison spending and excessive punishment. We are grateful to the millions of Californians who chose to move us forward, not back. We can’t celebrate this success without thanking all the organizations and individuals for their
- [DA Gascón Policies Introduced](https://antirecidivism.org/news/da-gascon-policies-introduced/) - Today Los Angeles ushered in a new District Attorney, George Gascón, marking the beginning of a new era of justice reform. In Gascón’s virtual inauguration he announced his commitment to changing the Los Angeles justice system with several historical changes including ending three-strikes sentencing, ending the transfer of youth to adult court, retroactively ending all
- [Netflix Show "Worn Stories" features ARC's Ride Home Program](https://antirecidivism.org/news/netflix-show-worn-stories-features-arcs-ride-home-program/) - ARC's Ride Home Program will be featured in Worn Stories, a new Netflix documentary series about clothes and the people who wear them. The series begins streaming today, April 1. The episode ARC is a part of is called "Beginnings." The show is based on the bestselling book by Emily Spivack. Included is a ride
- [ Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict](https://antirecidivism.org/news/statement-on-derek-chauvin-verdict/) - ARC Statement on the Derek Chauvin Verdict Our hearts are with the family of George Floyd as no decision today will bring his life back. We are grateful that the jury’s decision to convict Derek Chauvin of murder is an acknowledgment that George Floyd’s life mattered and that, in this case, there was legal recourse
- [Governor Newsom Signs Budget, including HART Team Funding](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 survivors & victims of crimes, & age-appropriate care for system-involved youth. Notably, the state will fully fund our Hope & Redemption Team (HART), in which ARC Life Coaches who served
- [ARC member Ezekiel Nishiyama selected as Los Angeles County Youth Commissioner](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 seeks to help child welfare & juvenile justice systems center youth voices in their efforts to co-design & improve policies, programs, & services. We applaud the appointment of youth with
- [ARC/NBA visit Indiana Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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, and our incarcerated community members. Members of the Pacers and our incarcerated community members were able to play an uplifting basketball game, which gave everyone a sense of brotherhood. Many
- [DC Advocacy](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 bipartisan legislation to treat children like children in the federal criminal legal system. The event came after the introduction of Congressman Cárdenas’ commemorative Resolution recognizing October as Youth Justice Action
- [Magnolia Gardening](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 that day. Netflix’s On My Block is supporting and collaborating with leading community organizations around the country to give back as part of the Love My Block initiative. Love My
- [NBA Grant](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 for Black youth. Learn more: nbafoundation.com “We are thrilled to be a NBA Foundation grantee alongside such diverse and impactful community organizations. This grant will allow us to expand our
- [Statement on Roe v Wade](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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 attack on human rights. We know incarcerated women are and have historically been impacted by reproductive oppression, including forced sterilization in California prisons this century. All people in prison do
- [Governor Jerry Brown Signs AB 1276!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/governor-jerry-brown-signs-ab-1276/) - SACRAMENTO, CA – This past weekend California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1276 Youth Offenders: Security Placement authored by Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica). Members and leaders of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) co-sponsored this bill with Human Rights Watch and Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey. AB 1276 requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to conduct
- [ARC Hosts Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) for Dialogue on Youth Empowerment](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-hosts-rep-john-conyers-jr-d-mi-for-dialogue-on-youth-empowerment/) - LOS ANGELES, CA – On Saturday, February 7th, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), InsideOUT Writers, the Brothers, Sons, Selves Coalition, the L.A. Opportunity Youth Collaborative and Manifest Works hosted Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) for a dialogue around youth advocacy and empowerment. Rooted in each organization’s commitment to investing in system-affected youth, this event centered on
- [Scott Budnick Appointed to Advisory Board of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance](https://antirecidivism.org/news/scott-budnick-appointed-to-advisory-board-of-my-brothers-keeper-alliance/) - NEW YORK, NY – Today, Scott Budnick, the Founder and President of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), was appointed by President Obama to serve on the Advisory Council of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance (MBK Alliance). The MBK Alliance is made up of a diverse group of leaders from across the country, including successful business leaders, high-profile entertainers,
- [Governor Jerry Brown Signs SB 261!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/governor-jerry-brown-signs-sb-261/) - SACRAMENTO, CA – The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for signing SB 261: Parole Review for Young Adults with Lengthy or Life Sentences on October 3, 2015, significantly strengthening California’s criminal justice system. Authored by Senator Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley), SB 261 passed the Senate and Assembly with strong bi-partison support. ARC sponsored
- [Governor Brown Announces Support of Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016](https://antirecidivism.org/news/governor-brown-announces-support-of-public-safety-and-rehabilitation-act-of-2016/) - SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Jerry Brown today announced his support for the amended “Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016,” a criminal justice measure that was originally filed in December 2015. This measure will strengthen California’s justice system and increase public safety by expanding rehabilitation in prisons and improving the process by which youth can
- [CDCR Update: Re-Notice of the Proposition 57 Regulations](https://antirecidivism.org/news/cdcr-update-re-notice-of-the-proposition-57-regulations/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vicky Waters November 29, 2017 (916) 445-4950 CDCR Issues Amended Proposition 57 Regulations SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) published a re-notice of the Proposition 57 regulations. The public will be given a 15-day period to submit comments on these revisions. The revised regulations are the
- [$30 Million Public-Private Partnership Launched to Support Returning Citizens, as California Urgently Reduces Prison Populations to Curb Impact of COVID-19](https://antirecidivism.org/news/30-million-public-private-partnership-launched-to-support-returning-citizens-as-california-urgently-reduces-prison-populations-to-curb-impact-of-covid-19/) - SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 27, 2020) -- Today, as COVID-19 spreads through prisons and jails, philanthropies and nonprofits joined the State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom to announce “Returning Home Well”, a new public-private partnership that provides essential services -- like housing, health care, treatment, transportation, direct assistance, and employment support -- for Californians returning home from prison after July 1, 2020. These are individuals that have either met their natural release date or are being released on an expedited timeline due to COVID-19. The State announced an initial commitment of $15 million, which will be matched by philanthropic contributions for a total goal of $30 million.
- [Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Criminal Justice Legislation Into Law](https://antirecidivism.org/news/2032/) - SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom signed several criminal justice bills into law yesterday. Most notably, the bills the Governor signed will protect youth in police custody (SB 203) and pair oversight and accountability with the closure of the Department of Juvenile Justice (SB 823). “We applaud Governor Newsom for signing a suite of bills that enacts further positive change to our criminal justice system,” said Sam Lewis, Executive Director of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC). “By recognizing the unique vulnerability of children and by choosing to close DJJ the right way, our California leadership continues to uphold the humanity of those who have experienced or are experiencing incarceration.”
- [Advocates Praise Bi-Partisan Reform Package that Treats Children in the Criminal Justice System Like Children](https://antirecidivism.org/news/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.
- [ARC’s Hope and Redemption Team to Expand to 31 CDCR Prisons](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arcs-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.
- [Something extraordinary is happening at Ironwood State Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/something-extraordinary-is-happening-at-ironwood-state-prison/) - I know a good movie when I see one, but recently I had a day that was more fascinating, inspiring and compelling than the greatest of films. And every minute of it was real. Picture driving on a desolate two-lane road, past one low flat building after another, before seeing the tall steel fences and
- [ARC and InsideOUT Writers Host Special Screening of Imperial Dreams](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-and-insideout-writers-host-special-screening-of-imperial-dreams/) - LOS ANGELES, CA – The Antirecidivism Coalition (ARC) and InsideOUT Writers (IOW) co-hosted a special screening of Malik Vitthal’s “Imperial Dreams” at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in Century City. The gathering convened more than 200 guests at the Ray Kurtzman Theater with backgrounds in social work, law, entertainment, and academia. Imperial Dreams tells the story of Bambi, a
- [Black Lives Matter - It's More than Police Killings](https://antirecidivism.org/news/black-lives-matter-its-more-than-police-killings/) - I have struggled with the theme of “Black Lives Matter” in the protests against police killings of Black men in America. I totally agree with the sentiment, but I have just had trouble with the message that seems so basic and demands a low bar. Then after an argument with a friend who thought the
- [Outside Man](https://antirecidivism.org/news/outside-man/) - Every Saturday morning Scott Budnick leaves his 1920s Mediterranean villa on a Hollywood Hills cul-de-sac, with its pool and waterfall and wooded trails, and drives his Tesla north, across the San Fernando Valley, to where the 5 and 210 freeways converge in Sylmar. The first time he made this trek, to a corner of Los
- [From the Jailhouse to Morehouse to the White House](https://antirecidivism.org/news/from-the-jailhouse-to-morehouse-to-the-white-house/) - This Op-Ed originally appeared on Juvenile Justice Information Exchange on March 31, 2015. Click here to view. by Alton Pitre I felt like a young politician last week during my four-day visit to Washington, D.C., with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition on our policy trip. From meetings with members of Congress to a meeting with a deputy assistant to
- [From Gangs and Gladiator School to the LA Chamber of Commerce](https://antirecidivism.org/news/from-gangs-and-gladiator-school-to-the-la-chamber-of-commerce/) - by Kent G. Mendoza Morales The date is April 9, 2014. It's 12 noon, and I'm coming home. My name is Kent G. Mendoza Morales and I'm 21 years old. At the age of 12, I had my first encounter with the law. Three years later, I received a sentence of nine months in a
- [After Lockup, a Question of Care](https://antirecidivism.org/news/after-lockup-a-question-of-care/) - This article originally appeared on Juvenile Justice Information Exchange on March 30, 2015. Click here to view. by Lynne Anderson Louie Chagolla was in and out of trouble with the law for most of his teenage years. He was in lockup twice and, when not in lockup, he was on probation. Possession of a deadly weapon made
- [Newt Gingrich: A Second Chance for Youth Offenders](https://antirecidivism.org/news/newt-gingrich-a-second-chance-for-youth-offenders/) - by Newt Gingrich Last month, I was honored to co-host an amazing and genuinely bipartisan summit on criminal-justice reform, along with my friends Van Jones, Donna Brazile, and Pat Nolan. Nearly 600 citizens from both parties came together to discuss real solutions for our country's failing incarceration system. The day surfaced an extraordinary range of
- [John Legend and ARC Member James Anderson Discuss 2015 Survivors Speak Conference](https://antirecidivism.org/news/john-legend-and-arc-member-james-anderson-discuss-2015-survivors-speak-conference/) - Singer John Legend got behind the microphone at the Sacramento Convention Center on Monday, not to perform, but to advocate for social change. "I don't want to live in a nation that criminalizes addiction and poverty," Legend said. He's using his voice to call for less punishment for crime and more crime prevention. He addressed
- [Watch the 9-min doc of TEDx at Ironwood State Prison!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/watch-the-9-min-doc-of-tedx-at-ironwood-state-prison/) - What were Richard Branson, Sean Stephenson, and the Jabbawokeez doing inside Ironwood State Prison? Be part of the experience and watch the short 9-minute documentary here! https://youtu.be/yog403ksGqk
- [The Guardian: Scott Budnick, Hollywood Blockbuster Producer, Gave It All Up To Reform Prisons](https://antirecidivism.org/news/the-guardian-scott-budnick-hollywood-blockbuster-producer-gave-it-all-up-to-reform-prisons/) - As he sits in the airport waiting for a flight, 22-year-old James Anderson talks about his life before, during and after incarceration with breathtaking candidness. He runs through his teenage years spent in and around the San Fernando valley, revealing a catalogue of drug addiction, brutal physical abuse by his father, suicide attempts, being sucked
- [NY Times Highlights ARC Ride Home Program](https://antirecidivism.org/news/ny-times-highlights-arc-ride-home-program/) - When California voters amended the state’s harsh three-strikes law in 2012, they ensured that nonviolent third offenses would no longer lead to life sentences. Significantly, they made about 3,000 people serving those life sentences suddenly eligible for release. Since then, more than 2,000 have emerged after years in prison into worlds dramatically transformed from those
- [The California Report: How a Hollywood Producer Became an Advocate for Juvenile Offenders](https://antirecidivism.org/news/the-california-report-how-a-hollywood-producer-became-an-advocate-for-juvenile-offenders/) - Scott Budnick, producer of The Hangover series, put his Hollywood career on hold to start the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC). It's a non-profit that helps formerly incarcerated young men and women transition back to life on the outside. Listen to the full radio interview by clicking play below.
- [ARC Members Star in Closer to the Cuts Video Project](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-members-star-in-closer-to-the-cuts-video-project/) - Susan Sobel, ARC Ally, InsideOUT Writers (IOW) teacher and second-year law student at Seattle University, created Closer to the Cuts to lift the voices of incarcerated youth and change the narrative around criminal justice reform. In Susy's own words, "Closer to the Cuts is a visual interpretation of a poem that was born from my
- [ABC Nightline: Hollywood Producer Turned Prison Mentor Offers California Inmates New Hope](https://antirecidivism.org/news/abc-nightline-hollywood-producer-turned-prison-mentor-offers-california-inmates-new-hope/) - As valedictorian of his graduating class, 26-year-old Sean Wilson was beaming as he got in line with about 100 other men to receive his college diploma. But this wasn’t a typical college graduation. Wilson and his fellow classmates are all convicts, serving time at California’s Ironwood State Prison, and this graduation ceremony was held behind
- [How to Repair the Criminal Justice System](https://antirecidivism.org/news/how-to-repair-the-criminal-justice-system/) - by Scott Budnick, film producer and founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition About ten years ago, a friend in the movie industry invited me to attend a writing workshop at Sylmar Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles County with the InsideOUT Writers program. I immediately signed on to teach classes, and began visiting juvenile halls weekly to
- [NJJN: A Moral Obligation to Meet the Promise of Fairness and Justice for Our Children](https://antirecidivism.org/news/njjn-a-moral-obligation-to-meet-the-promise-of-fairness-and-justice-for-our-children/) - The American juvenile justice system was founded over a century ago on the basic (and correct) premise that children are different from adults and that dealing with crimes committed by them requires a different set of tools. Yet it seems that over time, the system has morphed into something never intended: one that actually punishes children more harshly than
- [ARC Member Sean Wilson: Beyond the Bench 2015](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-member-sean-wilson-beyond-the-bench-2015/) - ARC member Sean Wilson attended Beyond the Bench 2015, a statewide conference devoted to youth and families in the California court system. In this blog post, Sean shares his experiences at the conference, where he participated in a discussion with Founder Scott Budnick and Director of CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs Millicent Tidwell showcasing four
- [ARC's Statement on Excessive Police Violence](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arcs-statement-on-excessive-police-violence/) - On July 6 and 7, 2016, the world witnessed the shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, adding to the growing list of African-Americans who have been killed by excessive and unnecessary force at the hands of law enforcement. Their names have also been added to the growing list of African-Americans whose deaths have
- [The Sacramento Bee: Group Founded by 'Hangover' Producer Aims to Reform Sacramento's Juvenile Offenders](https://antirecidivism.org/news/the-sacramento-bee-group-founded-by-hangover-producer-aims-to-reform-sacramentos-juvenile-offenders/) - At the age of 11, West Sacramento native Michael Rizo first entered the juvenile justice system after he stole something from his neighbor’s yard. “I started messing up around elementary school, just started getting influenced by negative people,” Rizo said. In the years that followed, he moved in and out of foster care, often running
- [California Voters Pass Prop 57!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/california-voters-pass-prop-57/) - Last night, Californians took a huge step in the direction of a fairer justice system, and safer and healthier communities by voting in favor of Prop. 57! With over 65% of the vote, Californians chose to: 1) Protect our young people by mandating that judges, not prosecutors, determine whether a youth is best served in
- [CA FWD: Union Training Partnership Aims to Give Formerly Incarcerated More Than a Job](https://antirecidivism.org/news/ca-fwd-union-training-partnership-aims-to-give-formerly-incarcerated-more-than-a-job/) - When Thomas Reese III was 15 years old, he made a poor decision that led to an 18 years to life sentence. After 17-1/2 years, he was released and needed to get his life on track. He found construction work, which kept him and his family afloat, but didn’t provide benefits or job security. He
- [San Francisco Chronicle: A Door Back Into Society](https://antirecidivism.org/news/san-francisco-chronicle-a-door-back-into-society/) - By ARC Member Michael Mendoza America is known as the land of opportunity. But opportunity is not created equal. For some, theirs is the opportunity of inferior schools, violent neighborhoods, crime and unforgiving cycles of prison and recidivism. According to a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, when an inmate is released from state
- [The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Rewriting the Script for Ex-Inmates](https://antirecidivism.org/news/the-chronicle-of-philanthropy-rewriting-the-script-for-ex-inmates/) - How a Hollywood Producer Shines a Spotlight on the Justice System Scott Budnick, a key player on the Hangover movies, sidelined his film career to go behind bars and help troubled young men turn their lives around. This article is available exclusively to Chronicle of Philanthropy subscribers. Visit the source link below to subscribe.
- ["Pre-Probation" Supervision of Youth of Color With No Prior Court or Probation Involvement](https://antirecidivism.org/news/pre-probation-supervision-of-youth-of-color-with-no-prior-court-or-probation-involvement/) - Children's Defense Fund-California, Youth Justice Coalition, Urban Peace Institute and Anti-Recidivism Coalition have joined together to voice concern about "voluntary supervision" by the Los Angeles Probation Department over youth who have no prior court or probation involvement. In their report, "WIC 236 - 'Pre-Probation' Supervision of Youth of Color With No Prior Court or Probation
- [Voice your thoughts on the Prop. 57 Regulations!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/voice-your-thoughts-on-the-prop-57-regulations/) - Providing Public Comment on the Proposition 57 Emergency Regulations – The Proposition 57 Emergency Regulations have been released, and you can let CDCR know what you think! While there is much to be happy about, there are also areas of concern, such as the fact that many of the new credits are NOT retroactive. You
- [$103 Million Dollars of Prison Funding Diverted to Community and Treatment Programs](https://antirecidivism.org/news/103-million-dollars-of-prison-funding-diverted-to-community-and-treatment-programs/) - Board Of State And Community Corrections Announces $103 Million Dollars For Community Diversion And Treatment Programs June 9, 2017 SACRAMENTO, CA – Yesterday, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) announced $103 million dollars in grant awards for community diversion and treatment programs across California. Demonstrating the largest reallocation of prison budget funds to community-based programs, this
- [Rapper Common plans free Sacramento concert to promote criminal justice reform](https://antirecidivism.org/news/rapper-common-plans-free-sacramento-concert-to-promote-criminal-justice-reform/) - JULY 17, 2017 5:00 AM BY ANITA CHABRIA achabria@sacbee.com Rapper, actor and activist Common will perform a free concert on Capitol Mall next month to raise awareness about criminal justice reform and push for the passage of three bills in the California Legislature that would give more rights to juvenile offenders and revamp the state’s
- [Russell Simmons & Nick Cannon Boost 1st Stop Of Van Jones' WE RISE TOUR Powered By #LoveArmy](https://antirecidivism.org/news/russell-simmons-nick-cannon-boost-1st-stop-of-van-jones-we-rise-tour-powered-by-lovearmy/) - July 31, 2017 | 6:45 PM by skandyba Hollywood, CA – In 2008, concert giant Live Nation resurrected the historic venue Hollywood Palladium with an epic JAY-Z concert attended by celebrities including former Laker Derek Fisher, iHeartMedia personality Big Boy and current L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. It’s only fitting that on July 26, the venue – via a
- [02.27.17 Chamber and Anti-Recidivism Coalition Jail Tour](https://antirecidivism.org/news/02-27-17-chamber-and-anti-recidivism-coalition-jail-tour/) - On Monday, the Chamber gave an insider's look at the L.A. County's youth detention center, Central Juvenile Hall to Chamber board members, non-profit partners and funders, and business organizations working with the Chamber on smart justice efforts. Participants joined in an in-depth conversation around helping youth succeed through education and rehabilitation. Co-hosted by the Anti-Recidivism
- [ATTN Video on Education and Incarceration](https://antirecidivism.org/news/attn-video-on-education-and-incarceration/) - In the below video from ATTN: ARC member Charles Anderson advocates for education in prisons, sharing the impact education had on his life while he was incarcerated. https://www.facebook.com/ATTNVideo/videos/1745180242453596/
- [Fusion Partners With The Anti-Recidivism Coalition To Launch Internship Program For Formerly Incarcerated Youth](https://antirecidivism.org/news/fusion-partners-with-the-anti-recidivism-coalition-to-launch-internship-program-for-formerly-incarcerated-youth/) - 9/19/2017 11:00 AM FUSION today announced a partnership with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) to create an internship program that will provide opportunities for recently incarcerated youth. The six month program will provide participants with a chance to learn the basics of multiplatform storytelling including how to write, research, produce, and edit a video report. While
- [This California Bill Would Erase Life Without Parole Sentences for Juveniles](https://antirecidivism.org/news/this-california-bill-would-erase-life-without-parole-sentences-for-juveniles/) - by Michael Fitzgerald October 3, 2017 A bill awaiting California Governor Jerry Brown’s signature would end mandatory, life-in-prison sentences for youth offenders in the state. Under the proposed law, Senate Bill 394, anyone under the age of 18 with a life sentence now or in the future would be entitled to a parole hearing by their
- [Patty Jenkins Funnels Ideas of Female Empowerment Into Anti-Recidivism Efforts](https://antirecidivism.org/news/patty-jenkins-funnels-ideas-of-female-empowerment-into-anti-recidivism-efforts/) - After making the 2003 independent film “Monster,” about serial killer Aileen Wuornos, director Patty Jenkins started to correspond with prisoners around the country. “I became educated in how incredibly difficult it can be for people to get out of prison — even when they are innocent, even when they are reformed,” she says. “The world brands a
- [Governor Brown Signs Historic Package of Criminal Justice Reform Legislation](https://antirecidivism.org/news/governor-brown-signs-historic-package-of-criminal-justice-reform-legislation/) - Governor Brown Signs Historic Package of Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Dear Supporters, We are thrilled to inform you that Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a series of bills that will significantly improve public safety and bring hope to thousands of incarcerated men, women and their loved ones across California. ARC Founder and President
- [Juvenile justice groups celebrate new California laws to ease punishment, criminal fines for young people](https://antirecidivism.org/news/juvenile-justice-groups-celebrate-new-california-laws-to-ease-punishment-criminal-fines-for-young-people/) - Oct. 12, 2017, 11:42 a.m. California Legislature Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed nine bills to aid young people facing charges and serving time, a victory for a statewide coalition of criminal justice groups that brought together celebrities and former youth offenders in a push to divert children from a path to prison. The new laws will
- [October 16th, 2017 Sheinelle Jones sits down with Variety’s ‘Power of Women’ panel](https://antirecidivism.org/news/october-16th-2017-sheinelle-jones-sits-down-with-varietys-power-of-women-panel/) - Sheinelle Jones sat down with Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra and “Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins to hear how they’re using their talents to empower others. Sheinelle says the best piece of advice she took from the ladies was to be true to yourself.
- [He Went to Prison for Life at 17. More Than 20 Years Later, His Life Started Over](https://antirecidivism.org/news/he-went-to-prison-for-life-at-17-more-than-20-years-later-his-life-started-over/) - October 18, 2017 On a summer evening in late June, a few months after he was paroled on what was supposed to be a life sentence, Tyree Dabney returned to the corner of 45th and Western. The West Liquor and the parking lot with the payphones were gone, the doughnut shop was a cash advance
- [Los Angeles Board Of Supervisors Votes To Launch ‘Historic’ Juvenile Diversion Plan](https://antirecidivism.org/news/los-angeles-board-of-supervisors-votes-to-launch-historic-juvenile-diversion-plan/) - LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt an ambitious plan to divert thousands of the county’s youth away from the juvenile and criminal justice systems, connecting them instead to a comprehensive array of supportive services. Speakers stepped to the microphones to declare their ardent support for the 78-page
- [Woman to Watch: Film director and philanthropist Patty Jenkins](https://antirecidivism.org/news/woman-to-watch-film-director-and-philanthropist-patty-jenkins/) - Arturo Garcia October 28, 2017 Before the 2017 release of the blockbuster hit “Wonder Woman,” screenwriter and director Patty Jenkins was relatively unknown. Her climb to success is an inspiration not only to those who aspire to work in the film industry but to all women as well. She may have experienced a slow start.
- [What It Feels Like to Be a Teen in Solitary Confinement](https://antirecidivism.org/news/what-it-feels-like-to-be-a-teen-in-solitary-confinement/) - Ending The Practice Is A Big Deal For Juvenile Justice Reform Jennifer Gerson Uffalussy Jaki Murillo was 12 years old when she first entered the juvenile justice system in California. When she was 9, she tells Teen Vogue, she was arrested for making “terrorist threats” after telling a teacher that she was going to send her
- [ECMC Grantee Spotlight Highlighting the Anti-Recidivism Coalition](https://antirecidivism.org/news/ecmc-grantee-spotlight-highlighting-the-anti-recidivism-coalition/) - The following article series, developed by the ECMC Foundation, highlights the Foundation's support of ARC's Second Chance Union Training Program. See the full series here. By Mai Tran 12/12/17 - In 2016, ECMC Foundation partnered with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) and funded its pilot, the Second Chance Union Training Program. Comprehensive and lasting 12 weeks, the pre-apprenticeship
- [ARC Announces Shaka Senghor as its New Executive Director](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-announces-shaka-senghor-as-its-new-executive-director/) - April 24, 2018 Dear ARC Friends and Allies, Over the last year, as our organization planned for the transition of our Founder Scott Budnick, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) has undergone an extensive and thoughtful search to identify its next Executive Director. With guidance from our outstanding Board of Directors, ARC worked with Koya Leadership Partners
- [Anti-Recidivism Coalition and Root & Rebound Announce New Partnership to Expand Reentry Legal Services in Southern California](https://antirecidivism.org/news/anti-recidivism-coalition-and-root-rebound-announce-new-partnership-to-expand-reentry-legal-services-in-southern-california/) - July 11, 2018 – The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) and Root and Rebound (R&R) are thrilled to announce a new partnership – the Southern California Reentry & Advocacy Project – that will pair comprehensive reentry support with high-quality legal services to ensure that individuals returning home from incarceration to Los Angeles County are able to live
- [ARC Criminal Justice Reforms Signed Into Law](https://antirecidivism.org/news/governor-brown-signs-sb-1391-into-law/) - We are thrilled to inform you that Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a series of bills that will create a more just system, improve public safety, and bring hope to thousands of incarcerated men, women and their loved ones across California. ARC co-sponsored four of these measures (SB 1391, SB 1437, SB 439, and
- [Read on Medium: Interview with Nicole Jeong, Reentry Attorney, Root & Rebound](https://antirecidivism.org/news/read-on-medium-interview-with-nicole-jeong-reentry-attorney-root-rebound/) - Nicole Jeong is Root & Rebound’s Reentry Attorney and Manager of Southern California Partnerships. As a result of this partnership, it is our pleasure to have Nicole in our office to provide legal aid to ARC members as they navigate the many barriers they face post-incarceration. Shaka Senghor, Executive Director of ARC, spoke with Nicole about her
- [Ventura Training Center (VTC) Inaugural Class Graduates](https://antirecidivism.org/news/ventura-training-center-vtc-inaugural-class-graduates/) - Congratulations to the graduates of Ventura Training Center’s first class (01-19)! We are so proud of all your work and accomplishments! Thanks to our partners CALFIRE, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), and California Conservation Corps (CCC) for leading this innovative venture to train and develop participants for careers in firefighting, emergency response, and resource
- [NFL Selects ARC As Recipient of Social Justice Grant, Part of #InspireChange Platform](https://antirecidivism.org/news/nfl-selects-arc-as-recipient-of-social-justice-grant-part-of-inspirechange-platform/) - As part of its ongoing Inspire Change platform, the National Football League today announced that eight social justice organizations are receiving grants, as approved by the joint NFL owner-player working group. ARC is one of the organizations receiving a grant. The grants, which total nearly $2 million, are part of a $20 million commitment from the NFL and its teams to social justice organizations during the 2018 calendar year. The $20 million is comprised of grants to social justice organizations from the NFL Foundation, social justice grants approved by the NFL owners-players working group, team and player contributions, and an ongoing financial commitment to the Players Coalition.
- [ARC Announces Sam Lewis As Next Executive Director](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-announces-sam-lewis-as-next-executive-director/) - The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) has selected Sam Lewis as its next Executive Director. Sam is an ARC member and Director of Inside Programs, a first-of-its kind initiative that he built from scratch. A former life prisoner himself, Sam oversees our Hope & Redemption Team (HART), nine former lifers who go back into California state prisons to provide hope, to demonstrate that redemption is achievable, and to prepare participants for successful reentry into our communities. His work on the HART team exemplifies what’s best about ARC: our desire to reach and walk with those who have been most marginalized by society.
- [Read if you were incarcerated at Lynwood (CRDF) Between 2008-2015](https://antirecidivism.org/news/read-if-you-were-incarcerated-at-lynwood-crdf-between-2008-2015/) - Please read the following LA Times story about the record settlement for thousands of women humiliated during strip searches in LA County’s Women’s Jail. Please also see below if you might have been impacted by this settlement. If you were incarcerated at Lynwood (CRDF) and have questions about the class action settlement for strip searches, please reach out to Lindsay Battles, one of the attorneys handling the case. You can send her a friend request and she will add you to a private Facebook group for this case. You can also call (626) 844-7660.
- [ARC Virtual Fireside Chat - March 20th](https://antirecidivism.org/news/coronavirus/) - Join Executive Director, Sam Lewis, and other ARC leaders this Friday at 12:00pm PT for our first-ever Virtual Fireside Chat. You’ll hear from speakers who themselves have been incarcerated during a lockdown, who know firsthand what some of our most vulnerable community members are experiencing right now.
- [ARC March 2020 Inside Newsletter](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-march-2020-inside-newsletter/) - The newest edition of our quarterly Inside Newsletter, sent to thousands of individuals inside California prisons and facilities, is now available! You can read it HERE.
- [Statement from Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) on killing of George Floyd](https://antirecidivism.org/news/statement-from-anti-recidivism-coalition-arc-on-killing-of-george-floyd/) - Our community is filled with alternating rage and sadness for the family of George Floyd in the wake of his brazen killing by Minneapolis police. We stand in solidarity and protest with people who are victims of state violence. At ARC, we believe communities and individuals are stronger when they are safe, healthy, and whole. Further, we see clearly how the interlocking systems of white supremacy and criminal justice deem some lives more valuable than others, in the wake of the recent deaths of #AhmaudArbery and #BreonnaTaylor.
- [ARC August 2020 Inside Newsletter](https://antirecidivism.org/news/arc-august-2020-inside-newsletter/) - The newest edition of our quarterly Inside Newsletter, sent to thousands of individuals inside California prisons and facilities, is now available! You can read it HERE.
- [Statement from Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) on Change of Leadership at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/statement-from-anti-recidivism-coalition-arc-on-change-of-leadership-at-california-department-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation-cdcr/) - On behalf of the 1,600 ARC members throughout the state of California and thousands of our community members still incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), we thank outgoing Secretary of Corrections Ralph Diaz for his service and devotion to rehabilitation of incarcerated people.

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- [Inside Programs](https://antirecidivism.org/our-programs/inside/) - Inside Programs Hope and Redemption Team History ARC launched the Hope & Redemption Team (“HART”) in 2017, bringing to life Sam Lewis’ vision of sending formerly incarcerated people back inside to provide parole and reentry programming to their currently incarcerated community members. Originating in seven California prisons, HART has since expanded to 29 prisons, including
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- [News & Policy Updates](https://antirecidivism.org/media/news-updates/) - News & Policy Updates Explore the latest updates from ARC Vanessa Gutierrez2026-07-29T22:38:32+00:00Training to be a Firefighter After Years in PrisonVanessa Gutierrez2026-07-29T22:38:32+00:00July 29, 2026|I haven't even gone to a real fire line yet and I already feel the intensity—the hiking with 40 pounds on your back, plus whatever tool you're holding. It's challenging, so you have
- [Sincerely With Sam Lewis Podcast](https://antirecidivism.org/media/sincerely-with-sam-lewis/) - Latest Episode About the Show ARC hosts a bi-weekly Fireside Chat series to communicate with our audience about how topics in our world impact people who are incarcerated or have experienced incarceration. With Executive Director Sam Lewis as host, we simulcast the one-hour program over Facebook Live, Twitter, and YouTube. You’ll hear from speakers who
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- [Our Impact](https://antirecidivism.org/who-we-are/our-impact/) - 2023 Impact ReportDownload The Full Impact ReportOur Membership experiences a three-year recidivism* rate of less than 10 percent compared to the statewide recidivism rate of 60 percent. 2,200+ participants in advocacy efforts since inception. 395 participants in advocacy efforts in 2023. Served over 1,000 currently incarcerated youth to date, including 547 in 2023. Provided reentry
- [Our Impact - Old](https://antirecidivism.org/who-we-are/our-impact-2/) - Our Impact Explore Impact Story Rose Brown In my journey inside, nothing could really prepare me for what was to come. Everyone’s journey is different & I’ve learned these basic things in my re-entry and transition:Be patient (Especially with yourself), don’t compare yourself to others (Your path is yours alone), and continue climbing the mountain
- [Women's Department](https://antirecidivism.org/our-programs/women/) - Women’s Department Women Do Reentry Differently Handbook In honor of Women’s History Month in 2024, we released a handbook of research about the best practices for women experiencing reentry from incarceration. This handbook is based off of a research thesis from one of our former therapists, Veronica, where she interviewed formerly incarcerated women on their
- [Inreach](https://antirecidivism.org/our-programs/inreach/) - Inreach In early 2017, ARC received funding from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to develop a regional team of formerly incarcerated staff members to lead rehabilitative programming and reentry support in seven Southern California prisons – Kern Valley State Prison, Corcoran State Prison, Substance Abuse and Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran, Ironwood State
- [Advocacy Stories](https://antirecidivism.org/advocacy/advocacy-stories/) - Advocacy Stories Prop 17 Impact It’s election day! The polls are open and we encourage everyone, especially our system-impacted community members, to cast your vote. As voters flock to the polls we want to highlight our community members on parole, many of whom will be voting for the first time this election as a result
- [Free World Podcast](https://antirecidivism.org/media/podcast/) - Free World Latest Episode About The Show With a focus on women community members needs, we launched an ARC original audio podcast, FREE WORLD. The first of its kind, FREE WORLD is hosted by, produced by, and starring formerly incarcerated women. More Episodes This podcast and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition is supported, in part, by the
- [Clearinghouse](https://antirecidivism.org/media/clearinghouse/) - Clearinghouse Clearinghouse Newsletters Newsletters are produced throughout California prisons by writers and journalists incarcerated there. This clearinghouse, which archives these newsletters, exists to amplify the voices of incarcerated journalists and inform people in the free world what our community members behind the walls are doing, positively contributing to their communities. Newsletter Avenal State Prison January
- [Mission and History](https://antirecidivism.org/who-we-are/mission-and-history/) - Our Mission & History 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,
- [Board of Directors](https://antirecidivism.org/who-we-are/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors Board of Directors Jerome DixonBoard ChairPolicy Advocatebio →Policy AdvocateJerome DixonAs a high school junior, Jerome was arrested by the Oakland Police Department (CA) as a suspect in a murder investigation. Unconnected to the crime, Jerome was questioned without parental notification. After twenty-five hours of interrogation, he was then coerced into signing a
- [ARC Creatives](https://antirecidivism.org/our-programs/creatives/) - ARC Creatives We have a variety of creative groups, developed by the clinical and wellness team, and supported by various staff, focusing on processing feelings, accessing, and absorbing art, and healing through creative expression. This group allows members to participate in, create, and share artwork that reflects how they are feeling inside, the world they
- [Fair Chances](https://antirecidivism.org/fairchances/) - Who Can We Become? Since 2018, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) has partnered with Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), a non-profit that provides support and advocacy for formerly and currently incarcerated individuals with an aim to end mass incarceration and transform the criminal justice system so that it’s more equitable for all people. Who Can We Become?
- [Press Releases](https://antirecidivism.org/media/press-releases/) - Press Releases Explore the latest updates from ARC Ben Lear2022-02-15T20:16:18+00:00ARC’s Hope and Redemption Team to Expand to 31 CDCR PrisonsBen Lear2022-02-15T20:16:18+00:00July 13, 2021|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
- [News](https://antirecidivism.org/media/news/) - News from ARC Explore the latest updates from ARC Ben Lear2022-02-15T20:15:28+00:00Statement from Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) on Change of Leadership at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)Ben Lear2022-02-15T20:15:28+00:00August 29, 2020|On behalf of the 1,600 ARC members throughout the state of California and thousands of our community members still incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections
- [Mentorship Program](https://antirecidivism.org/advocacy/mentorship-program/) - Apply To Be Part of the ARC Mentorship Program Thank you for your interest in our mentorship program. The Anti-Recidivism Coalition seeks to provide mentorship to our community members in the most authentic way possible. Of course, cultivating that connection takes some time. In order to best serve our members and meet them where they
- [Gallery](https://antirecidivism.org/media/gallery/) - Gallery Support Us Make a Gift to ARC $250 $175 $100 $50 other Donate Now Explore Impact Story Rose Brown In my journey inside, nothing could really prepare me for what was to come. Everyone’s journey is different & I’ve learned these basic things in my re-entry and transition:Be patient (Especially with yourself), don’t compare
- [Stay Connected](https://antirecidivism.org/stay-connected/) - Subscribe to the ARC newsletter list for information, updates, and opportunities to take action. Stay connected and inspired. First Name Last Name Email Address (required)
- [Give to ARC](https://antirecidivism.org/give-to-arc/) - CLICK HERE to see where your support goes! For questions about wire/stock gifts contact Director of Finance, Laura Minzenberg: (213) 699-5044. To mail your donation, please send to 1320 East 7th Street, Suite 260, ATTN: Laura Minzenberg, Los Angeles, CA 90021.

## Policy Victories

- [AB 2417(2022)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/ab-24172022/) - AB 2417 (2022): Will give youth in county juvenile facilities a "Youth Bill of Rights" to replace the one that will no longer exist when the State of California closes the Division of Juvenile Justice
- [2019 Priorities](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2019-priorities/)
- [2018 Cont.](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2018-cont/)
- [2018](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2018/)
- [2017](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2017/)
- [2016](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2016/)
- [2015](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2015/)
- [2014](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2014/)
- [2013](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2013/)
- [2012](https://antirecidivism.org/news/policy-victory/2012/)

## Team Members

- [Cesar Zuniga](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/cesar-zuniga-2/)
- [Carlos Cervantes](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/carlos-cervantes/)
- [Kent Mendoza](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kent-mendoza/)
- [Junior Vargas](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/abel-diaz/)
- [Brad Slater](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/brad-slater/)
- [Jerome Dixon](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jerome-dixon/)
- [Jacob Brevard](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jacob-brevard/)
- [Norma Cumpian](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/norma-cumpian/)
- [Ben Lear](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/ben-lear/)
- [Christine Mammolito](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/christine-collins/)
- [Zac Martin](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/zac-martin/)
- [George Wells](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/2135/)
- [Leon Halperin](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/leon-halperin/)
- [Toni Michelle White](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/toni-michelle-white/)
- [Rob Woronoff](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/rob-woronoff/)
- [Edwin Paragas](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/edwin-paragas/)
- [Jason Holland](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jason-holland/)
- [Eboni Nash](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/eboni-nash/)
- [Prophet Walker](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/prophet-walker/)
- [Scott Budnick](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/charity-chandler/)
- [Kacy Martin](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kacy-martin/)
- [Michael Hawk](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/donnie-mccleary/)
- [Eryka Stovall](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/eryka-stovall/)
- [John McClelland](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/john-mcclelland/)
- [David Amaya](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/david-amaya/)
- [Kristen Renee Ingram](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kristen-ingram/)
- [Genesis Matamoros](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/genesis-matamoros/)
- [Jordyn Silberstein](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jordyn-silberstein/)
- [Ebony Hebert](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/ebony-hebert/)
- [Robert Gonzales](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/robert-gonzales/)
- [Sicilian Cruz](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/sicilian-cruz/)
- [Malik Gaines-Brown](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/malik-gaines-brown/)
- [Star Moreno](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/star-moreno/)
- [Simone Gomez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/simone-gomez/)
- [Amber Outman](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/amber-outman/)
- [Alex Reyes](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/alex-reyes/)
- [Jasmine Camarena](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jasmine-camarena/)
- [Ernestina Villa](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/ernestina-villa/)
- [Laisce McDowell](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/laisce-mcdowell/)
- [Adam Fitzpatrick](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/adam-fitzpatrick/)
- [Kevin McAninch](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kevin-mcaninch/)
- [Tye Altman](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/tye-altman/)
- [Robert Escareno](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/robert-escareno/)
- [Cynthia Wong](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/cynthia-wong/)
- [Martha Solis](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/martha-solis/)
- [Ashley Johnson](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/ashley-johnson/)
- [Karina Camarena](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/karina-camarena/)
- [Clint Edwards](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/clint-edwards/)
- [Chris Dodds](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/chris-dodds/)
- [Xzavier Mclin](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/xzavier-mclin/)
- [Joe Soto](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kenny-johnson-2/)
- [Brandon Hall](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/brandon-hall/)
- [Darrell Morris](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/darrell-morris/)
- [Tiffany Anne Eyestone](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/tiffany-anne-eyestone/)
- [Marlee Hoy](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/molly-prather/)
- [John Morse](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/john-morse/)
- [Molly Prather](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/marlee-hoy/)
- [Ruby Lizarraga](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/ruby-lizarraga/)
- [Antonia Cruz](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/antonia-cruz/)
- [Kevin Neighbors](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kevin-neighbors/)
- [Carlos Tavares](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/carlos-tavares/)
- [Raymond Clark](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/raymond-clarkson/)
- [Clarissa Gutierrez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/clarissa-gutierrez/)
- [Anthony Melendez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/anthony-meledez/)
- [Jessica Solis](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jessica-solis/)
- [DeShawn McDougal](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/deshawn-mcdougal/)
- [Candice Lewis](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/candice-lewis/)
- [Tyson Nguyen](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/tyson-nguyen/)
- [Christian Vargas](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/christian-vargas/)
- [Cody Ramillano](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/cody-ramillano/)
- [Heidi Herrera](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/heidi-herrera/)
- [Amy Moss](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/amy-moss/)
- [Anthony Mendiola](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/anthony-mendiola/)
- [Erick Griffin](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/erick-griffin/)
- [Jaime Schwartzberg](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jaime-schwartzberg/)
- [Carmen Munoz](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/carmen-munoz/)
- [Shayna Hahn](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/shayna-hahn/)
- [Steve Estrada](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/steve-estrada/)
- [Michael Caputo](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/joel-aguilar/)
- [Freddy Cardenas](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/freddy-cardenas/)
- [Javier Vazquez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/javier-vazquez/)
- [George Lopez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/george-lopez/)
- [Wajuba McDuffy](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/wajuba-mcduffy/)
- [Maurice Johnson](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/maurice-johnson/)
- [Ernest Harmon](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/ernest-harmon/)
- [Pamela Thompson](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/pamela-thompson/)
- [Jamael Shotomide](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jamael-shotomide/)
- [Sarah Florez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/sarah-florez/)
- [Cesar Zuniga](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/cesar-zuniga/)
- [Richard London](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/ricardo-london/)
- [Jared Villery](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kent-mendoza-2/)
- [Moses Gallegos](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/moses-gallegos/)
- [Harvey Knight](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/harvey-knight/)
- [David Garnica](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/david-garnica/)
- [J'Mel Carter](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jmel-carter/)
- [Joseph Herrera](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/joseph-herrera/)
- [Ceasar Galvez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/ceasar-galvez/)
- [Julio Falcon](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/julio-falcon-2/)
- [Nathan D'Andre Harvey](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/nathan-dandre-harvey/)
- [Matthew Wade](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/matthew-wade/)
- [Elizabeth Bay](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kabir-cardenas/)
- [Charlie Cho](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/charlie-cho/)
- [Daniel Zamora](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/daniel-zamora/)
- [Jasmine Serna](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jasmine-serna/)
- [Isabella Suleiman](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/isabella-suleiman/)
- [Tyrique Shipp](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/tyrique-shipp/)
- [Michael Arreygue](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/michael-arreygue/)
- [Josh Pynoos](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/josh-pynoos/)
- [Francisco Hernandez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/michael-hawk/)
- [Marvin Gulley](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/marvin-gulley/)
- [Javier Leon](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/javier-leon/)
- [Norman Mitchell](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/norman-mitchell/)
- [Frankie Lozano](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/frankie-lozano/)
- [Isaac Sanchez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/isaac-sanchez/)
- [Jesse Duncantell](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jesse-duncantell/)
- [Tremaine Amos](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/tremaine-amos/)
- [Hugo Sanchez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/hugo-sanchez/)
- [Jose Figueroa](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jose-figeueroa/)
- [Jaime Rojas](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jamie-rojas/)
- [Denise Munoz](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/denise-munoz/)
- [Laura Minzenberg](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/laura-minzenberg/)
- [Yki Vallery](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/yki-vallery/)
- [Dilpreet Sidhu](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/dilpreet-sidhu/)
- [Aaliyah Hayes](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/aliyah-hayes/)
- [Tatiana Melendez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/tatiana-melendez/)
- [Felicia Salmon](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/felicia-salmon/)
- [Christopher Espinoza](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/lili-herrera/)
- [Kianah Abney](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kianah-abney/)
- [Willie Woods](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/willie-woods/)
- [Kevin Roberts](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kevin-roberts/)
- [Joan (Johny) Diaz](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/joan-johny-diaz/)
- [Brandon Patterson](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/brandon-patterson/)
- [Danzell Nunsuch](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/danzell-nunsuch/)
- [Carlos Aceves](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/carlos-aceves/)
- [Christopher Acosta](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/christopher-acosta/)
- [Lynne Acosta](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/lynne-acosta/)
- [Sean Gage](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/sean-gage/)
- [Tommy Traughber](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/tommy-traughber/)
- [Cedric Pierce](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/cedric-pierce/)
- [James Sulamo](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/james-sulamo/)
- [Rayvaughn Embry](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/rayvaughn-embry/)
- [Benny Tapia](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/benny-tapia/)
- [Carlos Tolentino](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/carlos-tolentino/)
- [Luis Vargas](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/luis-vargas/)
- [Alicia Zamora](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/alicia-zamora/)
- [Tracy Scott Selsor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/tracy-scott-selsor/)
- [Alicia Nolan](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/alicia-nolan/)
- [Herman (AJ) Soriano](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/aj-soriano/)
- [De'Andra Kohl](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/deandra-kohl/)
- [Shaka Senghor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/shaka-senghor/)
- [Richard Tran](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/richard-tran/)
- [Julio Falcon](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/julio-falcon/)
- [David Barclay](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/david-barclay/)
- [Jose Olmedo](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jose-olmedo/)
- [Faith Thomas](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/faith-thomas/)
- [Donald McCleary](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/roberto-luca/)
- [Kimberli Curtis](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kimberli-curtis/)
- [Robert Gonzalez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/robert-gonzalez/)
- [Kevin Jackson](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/kevin-jackson/)
- [Willie Edwards](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/willie-edwards/)
- [Bert Cole](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/bart-cole/)
- [Silvia Arias](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/silvia-arias/)
- [Brianna Austin](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/brianna-austin/)
- [Esteban Nuñez](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/esteban-nunez/)
- [Luis Venegas](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/luis-venegas/)
- [Dominique Tanks](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/dominique-tanks/)
- [Josef Gray](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/josef-gray/)
- [Heather Moore](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/heather-moore/)
- [Kenzo Sohoue](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/cory-pepper/)
- [Derrick Miles](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/derrick-miles/)
- [Jason Post](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jason-post/)
- [Richard Richard](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/richard/)
- [Robert Hill](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/robert-hill/)
- [Christopher Lodgson](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/christopher-lodgson/)
- [Jimmy Horowitz](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jimmy-horowitz/)
- [Jon Cesario](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/jon-cesario/)
- [Robert Decamp](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/robert-decamp/)
- [Rose Brown](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/rose-brown/)
- [Open](https://antirecidivism.org/news/team-member/darlene-frontuto/)

## Impact Stories

- [Jose Santana](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/jose-santana-2/) - I’m doing fire work now because it has given me self confidence and self worth that I feel I used to lack. Nowadays I hold my head up high and take pride in everything I do because what I do has value that I truly appreciate. I’m no longer hurting the community, I’m giving back to it. I’m constantly humbled when I see my friends, family and strangers and they thank me for my service. I get a bit embarrassed by it to be honest.
- [Andrew Garcia](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/andrew-garcia/) - Having spent two years incarcerated, I've been in the program for seven months now, making significant progress in just nine weeks. ARC has provided me with a solid foundation to support my two young sons. Attending a PAC meeting at Compton College opened my eyes to new possibilities, and since joining ARC, I've seen rapid progress and countless opportunities for success. The program offers support and guidance from individuals who understand the challenges of reentering society, making it a vital resource for anyone seeking positive change.
- [Guillermo Figueroa](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/guillermo-figueroa/) - Raised in Southern California, I did trade jobs like construction mechanic. Though firefighting wasn't in my plans, attending the Ventura Training Center changed everything. It's given me a bright future for my boys and filled me with pride. Despite past mistakes and incarceration, I seized the chance to become a professional firefighter after serving as an inmate firefighter. The bonds with my fellow firefighters are unparalleled—I'd lay down my life for them. Now, I'm set to start as a inspector in Monterey's B unit, a step toward my goal of joining Cal Fire.
- [Robert Shank](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/robert-shank/) - I recently graduated from the Ventura Training Center in Camarillo, California. Reflecting on my journey, I recognize the impact of past decisions on my life and feel a strong sense of indebtedness to the community. The program was incredibly challenging, testing me emotionally, physically, and mentally. However, the feeling of accomplishment upon completion is indescribable. This is just the first step in my journey, and despite my age, I'm determined to pursue a long career with Cal Fire. I want to encourage others, regardless of age, to join this program and give it their all. I've already accepted a job with Cal Fire, and I'm eagerly looking forward to starting.
- [Carlos Gallegos](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/carlos-gallegos/) - I’m doing fire work now because it has given me self confidence and self worth that I feel I used to lack. Nowadays I hold my head up high and take pride in everything I do because what I do has value that I truly appreciate. I’m no longer hurting the community, I’m giving back to it. I’m constantly humbled when I see my friends, family and strangers and they thank me for my service. I get a bit embarrassed by it to be honest.
- [Pamela Thompson](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/pamela-thompson/) - When I was sentenced to 33 years to life under the third strike law, I thought my life was over and lost hope. 17 years into sentence, I got tired of feeling hopeless and decided to start attending self-help groups. Soon enough, I was the one leading them. After serving 24 years I was resentenced and released under 1170 (d)(1). I am now enjoying my freedom by giving back to my community through the work with ARC and different local organizations. As a life coach, I help ARC Members by lending my lived experiences to help guide and mentor them as they navigate their own reentry journey.
- [J'Mel Carter](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/jmel-carter/) - There were so many things that contributed to me making the poor choice to live a criminal and gang lifestyle. I don’t mention these facts to justify my despicable actions. With the help of good men and women and through education and hard work, I was able to change and transform the person I was into the person I was meant to be.
- [Rose Brown](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/rose-brown/) - In my journey inside, nothing could really prepare me for what was to come. Everyone's journey is different & I've learned these basic things in my re-entry and transition:Be patient (Especially with yourself), don't compare yourself to others (Your path is yours alone), and continue climbing the mountain (Obstacles will come, just keep climbing). Being in the trenches of re-entry & working with an organization that focuses on re-entry made me realize what my purpose really is-to give back. Surviving Board, paroling, discharging from parole...I've climbed that mountain. My focus today is to make a positive difference to the community I've harmed and the inside community I've left behind.
- [Rodney Bryant](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/rodney-bryant/) - Understanding all that CA offered me a chance to start fresh; however, I soon realized that even though the landscape changed, those old childhood issues still persisted. In 1990 I found myself making impulsive & irrational decisions whenever stressed. That year, I was sentenced to serve an indeterminate term of 15 years-to-Life. I spent more than 28 years of my life in correctional facilities; however, with hard work, persistence, & divine intervention my life was transformed. I spent a considerable amount of time on self-improvement, earning a High School Diploma, various vocational trades, and self-help certifications. Wanting to help make a difference, I became a Peer Literacy Tutor, Recreational Coach, and Youth Mentor, as I continued to seek self-help through self-improvement.
- [Angel Zubiate](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact/angel-zubiate/) - It had been a rocky experience each time that an employer would ask "why are you being tracked like an animal?" Or the confused public eye that would question the same thing. My inability to swim in a pool or beach with family, friends, and loved ones because the monitor would glitch causing for my parole officer to panic that a registered gang member was on the loose. Now that I am completely free to travel and swim, work where I choose, wear shorts in the summer with out feeling judged, I could tell you that today I am as blessed as can be.

## Inside Newsletters

- [ARC Inside Newsletter - November 2019](https://antirecidivism.org/news/inside/arc-inside-newsletter-november-2019/)
- [ARC Inside Newsletter - March 2020](https://antirecidivism.org/news/inside/arc-inside-newsletter-march-2020/)

## Podcast Episodes

- [Sincerely with Sam Lewis: Voting: Your Voice Matters!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-voting-your-voice-matters/) - In this episode of Sincerely with Sam Lewis, Sam explores voting rights for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
- [Sincerely with Sam Lewis: The State of California Justice Reform](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-the-state-of-california-justice-reform/) - In the latest episode of Sincerely with Sam Lewis, Sam dives into the California election results and examines the state of justice reform in California.
- [Sincerely with Sam Lewis: Prop 36: Don't Believe the Hype](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-prop-36-dont-believe-the-hype/) - This week, host and CEO of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Sam Lewis, speaks to a panel of experts about California's upcoming ballot initiative, Prop 6, which threatens California's progress in criminal justice reform.
- [Sincerely with Sam Lewis: Prop 6: End Modern Day Slavery!](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-prop-6-end-modern-day-slavery/) - In this episode of Sincerely with Sam Lewis, Sam delves into Proposition 6, exploring the link between slavery and the exception clauses in both the California and U.S. Constitutions.
- [Sincerely With Sam Lewis: NBA All Star Weekend- ARC Youth Experience](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-nba-all-star-weekend-arc-youth-experience/) - Sam Lewis welcomes Adela Ruiz-Olivo from the NBA Foundation, as well as some of the ARC Youth who had the opportunity of attending All-Star Weekend, Sean Landers, Jaizon Cotton, Junior Vargas and Anthony Melendez Jr., all made possible through the NBA Foundation.
- [Sincerely With Sam Lewis: Featuring Shaka Senghor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-featuring-shaka-senghor/) - Sam Lewis interviews Shaka Senghor.
- [Sincerely With Sam Lewis: Featuring Dan Seeman](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-featuring-dan-seeman/) - The second episode of SINCERELY will discuss top issues in our Criminal Justice System with guest Dan Seeman. ARC has a new bi-weekly chat series and podcast, SINCERELY with Sam Lewis, and the third episode is THIS Wednesday, May 3rd at 1pm! The goal will be to communicate with our audience about how topics in our world impact people who are incarcerated or have experienced incarceration
- [Sincerely With Sam Lewis: Black History Month and Ventura Training Center (Firefighters)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-vtc-firefighters/) - Sam Lewis interviews three formerly incarcerated youth. They share their journey from incarceration to firefighting in the free world.
- [Sincerely With Sam Lewis: Black Women of Influence](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/sincerely-with-sam-lewis-black-women-of-influence/) - On this episode of Sincerely with Sam Lewis. A woman of color shares her journey of what is was to be a colored woman striving for success in America.
- [Distracted From My Blessings](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/distracted-from-my-blessings/) - In Episode 6 of Free World, you’ll meet ARC Member Blanca Ruiz-Thompson and hear her story of overcoming the cycles of violence and incarceration that has plagued so many families. Blanca’s resilience and dedication to choosing love over violence and refusing to be distracted from her blessings, has made her into the incredible wife, mother, and advocate she is today.
- [Who We Leave Behind](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/who-we-leave-behind/) - In Episode 8, you’ll meet Rose Brown, one of the producers of Free World. Rose explores with deep empathy and heart who it is she left behind when she came home from prison after surviving a life sentence. She talks with love, care, and humor about what it’s like to explore a relationship after incarceration and what the future has in store for her. Plus, you’ll get to hear the voice and mind of one of our amazing Free World team members working behind the scenes!
- [He Needed His Mother](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/he-needed-his-mother/) - In Episode 9 of Free World, you'll hear from courageous ARC member Candice Lewis about family--as she explores with Norma and Shone her roles as mother, daughter, and friend. After being incarcerated for 14 years and surviving a life sentence, Candice talks candidly and beautifully about the effects prison had on her relationships and how she earned her freedom to be reunited with her son--and what it's like being back home. She'll also talk about leaving the family she made inside prison behind.
- [Lifting Each Other Up](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/lifting-each-other-up/) - In Episode 11, our holiday special and the season finale of Free World’s debut season, our hosts and production team chat about their experiences around the holiday season during and after incarceration. Exploring the hard times, the joy, and the unique traditions they built throughout their holidays inside those prison walls.
- [They Surprised Me](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/they-surprised-me/) - In episode 10 you’ll hear trailblazing ARC Member Celia Perez share her experience of surviving prison, finding her truest self, and her struggle with post-incarceration anxieties in every day life. Celia bonds with hosts Norma and Shone over shared reentry anxieties like overpasses, busses, and Chili’s. They also explore different Free World problems like bills, healthcare, and sharing unique institutional experiences with family.
- [I Choose Me](https://antirecidivism.org/news/podcast/i-choose-me/) - In Episode 7, you’ll hear from Alyssa Gallo, producer and editor of Free World. You’ll hear her inspiring story of leaving prison in both literal and metaphorical senses. As a trans woman, Alyssa shares her lived experience with a deluge of truth and courage. You’ll hear about the difficulties of living her authentic identity, one ultimately rooted in transformational power. You’ll also get to know who has been behind the scenes on audio for the Free World team!

## Career Opportunities

- [Business Development Manager](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/business-development-manager-role/) - Apply Here!
- [Re-Entry Specialist](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/reentry-specialist/) - Apply Here!
- [Life Coach (Catalina)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/life-coach-catalina/) - Apply Here!
- [Business Development](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/business-development/) - Apply Here!
- [Communications Intern](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/communications-intern/) - Apply Here!
- [Life Coach (LATC)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/life-coach-latc/) - Apply Here!
- [Full-Time Overnight Program Monitor (LACTC)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/full-time-overnight-program-monitor-lactc/) - Apply Here!
- [Weekend Program Monitor (LACTC)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/weekend-program-monitor-lactc/) - Apply Here!
- [Part-Time Program Monitor (Catalina)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/part-time-program-monitor-catalina/) - Apply Here!
- [Full-Time Program Monitor (LACTC)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/full-time-program-monitor-lactc/) - Apply Here!
- [VTC Life Coach](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/vtc-life-coach-2/) - Apply Here!
- [Grant Writer](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/grant-writer-2/) - Apply Here!
- [VTC Life Coach](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/vtc-life-coach/) - Apply Here!
- [Credible Messenger (LA)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/credible-messenger/) - Apply Here!
- [Credible Messenger/AOD Counselor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/credible-messenger-aod-counselor/) - Apply Here!
- [Job Developer - VTC](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career/job-developer-vtc/) - Apply Here!

## Press

- [From juvenile hall to firefighting academy; 2 nonprofits help redirect paths with fire training](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/from-juvenile-hall-to-firefighting-academy-2-nonprofits-help-redirect-paths-with-fire-training/)
- [How the Anti-Recidivism Coalition brought social series to the nonprofit world](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/how-the-anti-recidivism-coalition-brought-social-series-to-the-nonprofit-world/)
- [Fashion photographer shoots for a purpose, creating a visual California nonprofit database](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/fashion-photographer-shoots-for-a-purpose-creating-a-visual-california-nonprofit-database/)
- [What does it mean to be an American?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-american/)
- [Episodic content on social media: the strategy that is boosting brand engagement in 2026 (Spanish)](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/episodic-content-on-social-media-the-strategy-that-is-boosting-brand-engagement-in-2026-spanish/)
- [Prince Harry Kicks Off 2026 with an Inside Look at California's Wildfire Response](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prince-harry-kicks-off-2026-with-an-inside-look-at-californias-wildfire-response/)
- [Fighting LA wildfires broke my heart but prepared me for life outside prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/fighting-la-wildfires-broke-my-heart-but-prepared-me-for-life-outside-prison/)
- [Prince Harry’s latest surprise appearance shows he’s a real Californian now](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prince-harrys-latest-surprise-appearance-shows-hes-a-real-californian-now/)
- [Prince Harry Makes a Surprise Pre-Christmas Outing to Meet Former Inmates Who Became California Firefighters](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prince-harry-makes-a-surprise-pre-christmas-outing-to-meet-former-inmates-who-became-california-firefighters/)
- [I put a man in prison for life. We’re both proof that people can change.](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/i-put-a-man-in-prison-for-life-were-both-proof-that-people-can-change/)
- [First Licensed Barber School Opens in California Prison, Giving 'Hope' to Those Who Make the Cut](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/first-licensed-barber-school-opens-in-california-prison-giving-hope-to-those-who-make-the-cut/)
- [California state prison in Riverside County to close fall 2026](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-state-prison-in-riverside-county-to-close-fall-2026/)
- ['We can do better': Calif.'s incarcerated firefighters just got a nearly 700% raise](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/we-can-do-better-calif-s-incarcerated-firefighters-just-got-a-nearly-700-raise/)
- [These men had their sentences commuted. Now they are fighting for Californians serving life without parole.](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/these-men-had-their-sentences-commuted-now-they-are-fighting-for-californians-serving-life-without-parole/)
- [I mentored the Menendez brothers. Here’s why I have hope for them](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/i-mentored-the-menendez-brothers-heres-why-i-have-hope-for-them-opinion/)
- [Celebrity Barber VicBlends Opens Barber School in California Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/celebrity-barber-vicblends-opens-barber-school-in-california-prison/)
- [Vic Blends Academy opens at CA prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/vic-blends-academy-opens-at-ca-prison/)
- [Bill to increase incarcerated firefighters' pay advances](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/bill-to-increase-incarcerated-firefighters-pay-advances/)
- [California inmate firefighter pay bill blazes path through Legislature](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-inmate-firefighter-pay-bill-blazes-path-through-legislature/)
- [The Fire of Freedom](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/the-fire-of-freedom/)
- [This Chef Is Feeding California’s Incarcerated Firefighters](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/this-chef-is-feeding-californias-incarcerated-firefighters/)
- [Under Fire Act, inmate firefighters could have a new pipeline to employment](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/under-fire-act-inmate-firefighters-could-have-a-new-pipeline-to-employment/)
- [Cash aid helping ex-inmates avoid jail at risk from state budget deficit](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/cash-aid-helping-ex-inmates-avoid-jail-at-risk-from-state-budget-deficit/)
- [‘Relic of slavery’: California lawmakers are trying again to raise pay for incarcerated workers](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/relic-of-slavery-california-lawmakers-are-trying-again-to-raise-pay-for-incarcerated-workers/)
- [Incarcerated firefighters could soon join LA County Fire Department after they're released](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/incarcerated-firefighters-could-soon-join-la-county-fire-department-after-theyre-released/)
- [Inmate firefighters battled LA’s wildfire. Now a lawmaker wants to help launch their careers](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/inmate-firefighters-battled-las-wildfire-now-a-lawmaker-wants-to-help-launch-their-careers/)
- [Women train for a career in firefighting through LA County program](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/women-train-for-a-career-in-firefighting-through-la-county-program/)
- [Inside LA’s mental health court: meth, homelessness and the judge who wants to help](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/inside-las-mental-health-court-meth-homelessness-and-the-judge-who-wants-to-help/)
- [Rauw Alejandro Brought Hope, Soccer, and Heart to a California Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/rauw-alejandro-brought-hope-soccer-and-heart-to-a-california-prison/)
- [Rauw Alejandro Brings Hope and Healing to Valley State Prison Amid ‘Cosa Nuestra’ Tour​ in the USA](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/rauw-alejandro-brings-hope-and-healing-to-valley-state-prison-amid-cosa-nuestra-tour-in-the-usa/)
- [Ventura Fire Training Center works with ex-convicts](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/ventura-fire-training-center-works-with-ex-convicts/)
- [Anti-Recidivism Coalition Grand Opening](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/anti-recidivism-coalition-grand-opening/)
- [Family of Menendez brothers reject prosecutor criticism and lead rally for their release](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/family-of-menendez-brothers-reject-prosecutor-criticism-and-lead-rally-for-their-release/)
- [California officers accused of facilitating 'gladiator fights' among minors](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-officers-accused-of-facilitating-gladiator-fights-among-minors/)
- [How is Prop. 36 implemented in Sacramento? Officials share early results of new crime law](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/how-is-prop-36-implemented-in-sacramento-officials-share-early-results-of-new-crime-law/)
- [This Is How You Put Out a Fire—and Keep It Out](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/this-is-how-you-put-out-a-fire-and-keep-it-out/)
- [California introduces new bill to pay incarcerated firefighters the same wage as non-incarcerated firefighters](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-introduces-new-bill-to-pay-incarcerated-firefighters-the-same-wage-as-non-incarcerated-firefighters/)
- [The Sacramento Bee’s Black Change Makers: Meet the Top 20 leaders changing the region’s future](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/the-sacramento-bees-black-change-makers-meet-the-top-20-leaders-changing-the-regions-future-read-more-at-https-www-sacbee-com-news-equity-lab-article298910765-htmlstorylinkcpy/)
- [Californians rejected an anti-slavery ballot measure. Lawmakers want to try again](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/californians-rejected-an-anti-slavery-ballot-measure-lawmakers-want-to-try-again/)
- [Life As An Incarcerated Firefighter](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/life-as-an-incarcerated-firefighter/)
- [California’s Incarcerated Firefighters: Heroes on the Frontlines, Building Futures Beyond the Flames](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/californias-incarcerated-firefighters-heroes-on-the-frontlines-building-futures-beyond-the-flames/)
- [Incarcerated firefighters face danger, low wages for chance at do-over](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/incarcerated-firefighters-face-danger-low-wages-for-chance-at-do-over/)
- [How incarcerated firefighters are helping battle the blazes around Los Angeles](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/how-incarcerated-firefighters-are-helping-battle-the-blazes-around-los-angeles/)
- [Anti-Recidivism Coalition](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/anti-recidivism-coalition/)
- [Incarcerated firefighters offer aid, find potential career path battling L.A. blazes](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/incarcerated-firefighters-offer-aid-find-potential-career-path-battling-l-a-blazes/)
- [On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/on-la-fire-lines-inmates-shoulder-heavy-packs-and-tackle-dangerous-work-for-less-than-30-a-day/)
- [‘This has been really devastating’: Inside the lives of incarcerated firefighters battling the L.A. wildfires](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/this-has-been-really-devastating-inside-the-lives-of-incarcerated-firefighters-battling-the-l-a-wildfires/)
- [Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay, Featuring Sam Lewis](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay-featuring-sam-lewis/)
- [$1 an hour: Experts question low wages for California incarcerated firefighters](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/1-an-hour-experts-question-low-wages-for-california-incarcerated-firefighters/)
- [Incarcerated Crews Fight Fires for Dollars a Day. Once Free, Jobs Are Hard to Get](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/incarcerated-crews-fight-fires-for-dollars-a-day-once-free-jobs-are-hard-to-get/)
- [‘Running to danger and saving lives’: 1,100 incarcerated firefighters are on the LA frontlines](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/running-to-danger-and-saving-lives-1100-incarcerated-firefighters-are-on-the-la-frontlines/)
- [What it’s like to be an incarcerated firefighter](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/what-its-like-to-be-an-incarcerated-firefighter/)
- [LA-area wildfires: Private crews charge thousands, inmates make $27 a day](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/la-area-wildfires-private-crews-charge-thousands-inmates-make-27-a-day/)
- [How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/how-you-can-help-the-incarcerated-firefighters-battling-l-a-wildfires/)
- [Emergency declaration at LA juvenile hall is ‘too little too late’](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/https-lapublicpress-org-2024-12-juvenile-hall-declaration-los-padrinos-conditions/)
- [Women’s prisons are rife with trauma. Can California set a new course at Chowchilla?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/womens-prisons-are-rife-with-trauma-can-california-set-a-new-course-at-chowchilla/)
- [LA County Supervisors pass emergency proclamation for Los Padrinos](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/la-county-supervisors-pass-emergency-proclamation-for-los-padrinos/)
- [Los Padrinos 'emergency'](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/los-padrinos-emergency/)
- [As We Support Survivors of Domestic Violence, Let's Not Forget Those Behind Bars](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/as-we-support-survivors-of-domestic-violence-lets-not-forget-those-behind-bars/)
- [How California’s Embrace of a Tough-on-Crime Measure May Undo a Decade of Reform](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/how-californias-embrace-of-a-tough-on-crime-measure-may-undo-a-decade-of-reform/)
- [California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-voters-reject-measure-to-ban-forced-prison-labor/)
- [California votes 'no' on measure to ban forced prison labor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-votes-no-on-measure-to-ban-forced-prison-labor/)
- [Californians Voted Against Outlawing Slavery. Why Did Proposition 6 Fail?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/californians-voted-against-outlawing-slavery-why-did-proposition-6-fail/)
- [California and Nevada voters consider ending inmate 'slavery'](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-and-nevada-voters-consider-ending-inmate-slavery/)
- [Prop. 36 could threaten funding for drug treatment in LA](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prop-36-could-threaten-funding-for-drug-treatment-in-la/)
- [A California ballot measure wants to ban slavery. Why is it losing?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/a-california-ballot-measure-wants-to-ban-slavery-why-is-it-losing/)
- [California Voters Have The Chance To End Forced Prison Labor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-voters-have-the-chance-to-end-forced-prison-labor/)
- [Forced Prison Labor in California Could Be Stopped if Voters Pass Prop 6](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/forced-prison-labor-in-california-could-be-stopped-if-voters-pass-prop-6/)
- [Los Padrinos compliance](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/los-padrinos-compliance/)
- [A look at California's Prop 6: Forced Prison Labor Ban](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/a-look-at-californias-prop-6-forced-prison-labor-ban/)
- [What do California’s propositions mean? Hear from experts on 2024 ballot measures](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/what-do-californias-propositions-mean-hear-from-experts-on-2024-ballot-measures/)
- [The Anti-Recidivism Coalition helps give formerly incarcerated a 2nd chance](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/6306/)
- [State Board Allows Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall To Remain Open Despite Concerns From Advocates, Families](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/state-board-allows-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall-to-remain-open-despite-concerns-from-advocates-families-2/)
- [A Voice for Change<u>:</u> From Behind Bars to the Front Lines of Youth Justice Reform in Los Angeles](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/a-voice-for-change-from-behind-bars-to-the-front-lines-of-youth-justice-reform-in-los-angeles-2/)
- [State Board Allows Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall To Remain Open Despite Concerns From Advocates, Families](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/state-board-allows-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall-to-remain-open-despite-concerns-from-advocates-families/)
- [Proposed ballot measure seeks to repeal Prop 47](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/proposed-ballot-measure-seeks-to-repeal-prop-47/)
- [Proposition 36](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/proposition-36/)
- [Involuntary servitude still exists in California. A ballot measure in November could change that](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/involuntary-servitude-still-exists-in-california-a-ballot-measure-in-november-could-change-that/)
- [The California Ballot Measure That Could End Forced Prison Labor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/the-california-ballot-measure-that-could-end-forced-prison-labor/)
- [Prop 36: Should we create harsher penalties for shoplifting and burglary crimes?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prop-36-should-we-create-harsher-penalties-for-shoplifting-and-burglary-crimes/)
- [Inside Kim Kardashian’s Prison Reform Visits: How They Came to Be](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/inside-kim-kardashians-prison-reform-visits-how-they-came-to-be/)
- [Prop 6: Californians to vote on the future of forced labor in state prisons](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prop-6-californians-to-vote-on-the-future-of-forced-labor-in-state-prisons/)
- [Formerly incarcerated people speak out about forced labor; support for Prop. 6](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/formerly-incarcerated-people-speak-out-about-forced-labor-support-for-prop-6/)
- [Prop. 47-funded programs are working to break cycles of crime. Prop. 36 will undermine those efforts.](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prop-47-funded-programs-are-working-to-break-cycles-of-crime-prop-36-will-undermine-those-efforts/)
- [Formerly Incarcerated Turned Mentors](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/formerly-incarcerated-turned-mentors/)
- [Prop 36 support remains split in Bay Area as debate continues over drug sentences](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prop-36-support-remains-split-in-bay-area-as-debate-continues-over-drug-sentences/)
- [Prop. 6 explained: What California’s involuntary servitude ballot measure is asking you](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/prop-6-explained-what-californias-involuntary-servitude-ballot-measure-is-asking-you/)
- [A Free Ride, a Burger and a Cellphone: Helping the Newly Freed Transition Out of Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/a-free-ride-a-burger-and-a-cellphone-helping-the-newly-freed-transition-out-of-prison/)
- [Here’s What Criminal Law Will Look Like in 2025](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/heres-what-criminal-law-will-look-like-in-2025/)
- [“There’s No Dignity in Giving Birth in Prison”: New Bills Would Improve Care Behind Bars](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/theres-no-dignity-in-giving-birth-in-prison-new-bills-would-improve-care-behind-bars/)
- [Ventura Training Center gives the formerly incarcerated fire crews a second chance at life](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/ventura-training-center-gives-the-formerly-incarcerated-fire-crews-a-second-chance-at-life/)
- [If Californians vote to ban slavery this fall, will prisoners get a raise?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/if-californians-vote-to-ban-slavery-this-fall-will-prisoners-get-a-raise/)
- [Will it stay or will it go? California voters decide fate of ‘momentous’ criminal justice law](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/will-it-stay-or-will-it-go-california-voters-decide-fate-of-momentous-criminal-justice-law/)
- [Californians will vote on slavery ban in November](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/californians-will-vote-on-slavery-ban-in-november/)
- [I’m Proof of the Power of a Second Chance](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/im-proof-of-the-power-of-a-second-chance/)
- [90 days in solitary won’t solve America’s criminal justice problem](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/90-days-in-solitary-wont-solve-americas-criminal-justice-problem/)
- [California is clearing criminal records — including violent crimes — to offer second chances](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-is-clearing-criminal-records-including-violent-crimes-to-offer-second-chances/)
- [California Voters Begin Mailing in Ballots from Libraries, Senior Centers, and, Increasingly, from Juvenile Halls](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-voters-begin-mailing-in-ballots-from-libraries-senior-centers-and-increasingly-from-juvenile-halls/)
- [Formerly incarcerated mentors guide youth in juvenile halls toward a path of redemption](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/formerly-incarcerated-mentors-guide-youth-in-juvenile-halls-toward-a-path-of-redemption/)
- [He was sentenced to 162 years in prison. Now he’s free and working at the California Capitol](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/he-was-sentenced-to-162-years-in-prison-now-hes-free-and-working-at-the-california-capitol/)
- [Jail reforms and anti-recidivism efforts in SoCal](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/jail-reforms-and-anti-recidivism-efforts-in-socal/)
- [A Voice for Change: From Behind Bars to the Front Lines of Youth Justice Reform in Los Angeles](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/a-voice-for-change-from-behind-bars-to-the-front-lines-of-youth-justice-reform-in-los-angeles/)
- [California is closing its last youth prisons. Will what replaces them be worse?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-is-closing-its-last-youth-prisons-will-what-replaces-them-be-worse/)
- [Anti-Recidivism Coalition & Universal Helping Disenfranchised Earn Hollywood Careers](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/anti-recidivism-coalition-universal-helping-disenfranchised-earn-hollywood-careers/)
- [Lawsuits target ‘extortionate’ phone calls, commissary items in California jails](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/lawsuits-target-extortionate-phone-calls-commissary-items-in-california-jails/)
- [California to transform infamous San Quentin prison with Scandinavian ideas, rehab focus](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-to-transform-infamous-san-quentin-prison-with-scandinavian-ideas-rehab-focus/)
- [Formerly incarcerated men earn second chance thanks to Los <i>Angeles</i> Rams](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/formerly-incarcerated-men-earn-second-chance-thanks-to-los-angeles-rams/)
- [Sentenced to life for stealing $14: ‘I needed help, but was given jail’](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/sentenced-to-life-for-stealing-14-i-needed-help-but-was-given-jail/)
- [California imprisoned her for killing the abusive father of her unborn son. Now free, she fights for change](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-imprisoned-her-for-killing-the-abusive-father-of-her-unborn-son-now-free-she-fights-for-change/)
- [After Statewide Reform, L.A. County Will Rely on Camps, Not Juvenile Halls](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/after-statewide-reform-l-a-county-will-rely-on-camps-not-juvenile-halls/)
- [The man who paid for America’s fear](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/the-man-who-paid-for-americas-fear/)
- [Why efforts to scale back California’s ‘three strikes’ law for juveniles are failing](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/why-efforts-to-scale-back-californias-three-strikes-law-for-juveniles-are-failing/)
- [More Troubling Conditions Revealed at L.A. County Juvenile Hall](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/more-troubling-conditions-revealed-at-l-a-county-juvenile-hall/)
- [California Could Finally End ‘Three Strikes’ Law for Teens](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-could-finally-end-three-strikes-law-for-teens/)
- [Rams surprise three local social justice leaders who inspire change with tickets to Super Bowl LVI](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/rams-surprise-three-local-social-justice-leaders-who-inspire-change-with-tickets-to-super-bowl-lvi/)
- [California Lawmaker Adding to Growing Calls for an End to ‘Three Strikes’ Laws for Teens](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-lawmaker-adding-to-growing-calls-for-an-end-to-three-strikes-laws-for-teens/)
- [Could juvenile detention centers look like college campuses?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/could-juvenile-detention-centers-look-like-college-campuses/)
- [Bill That Will Drastically Change How Gang Charges Work Signed into Law by Governor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/bill-that-will-drastically-change-how-gang-charges-work-signed-into-law-by-governor/)
- [Bill That Will Drastically Change How Gang Charges Work Signed into Law by Governor](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/bill-that-will-drastically-change-how-gang-charges-work-signed-into-law-by-governor-2/)
- [Rams invite young adults housed by LA County Probation Department and Anti-Recidivism Coalition for SoFi Stadium tour and panel discussion](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/rams-invite-young-adults-housed-by-la-county-probation-department-and-anti-recidivism-coalition-for-sofi-stadium-tour-and-panel-discussion/)
- [Bail Reform Efforts Become a Two-Year Bill](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/bail-reform-efforts-become-a-two-year-bill/)
- [California voters rejected ‘zero bail.’ Now lawmakers weigh new overhaul of system](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-voters-rejected-zero-bail-now-lawmakers-weigh-new-overhaul-of-system/)
- [Beacons of Hope: Humboldt State’s Project Rebound builds a prison-to-college pipeline](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/beacons-of-hope-humboldt-states-project-rebound-builds-a-prison-to-college-pipeline/)
- [A New Lease on Life: Michael Mendoza, Anti-Recidivism Coalition](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/a-new-lease-on-life-michael-mendoza-anti-recidivism-coalition/)
- [Inspire Change & the Anti-Recidivism Coalition Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/inspire-change-the-anti-recidivism-coalition-advocate-for-criminal-justice-reform/)
- [What Happens When Prison ‘Lifers’ Get a Chance at Healing and Redemption?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/what-happens-when-prison-lifers-get-a-chance-at-healing-and-redemption/)
- [http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-adrian-vasquez-california-community-foundation-los-angeles/](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/http-voyagela-com-interview-meet-adrian-vasquez-california-community-foundation-los-angeles/)
- [Hard Knocks’ Recap: Practice Takes Backseat as Rams, Chargers Hold ‘Uncomfortable’ Conversations](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/hard-knocks-recap-practice-takes-backseat-as-rams-chargers-hold-uncomfortable-conversations/)
- [“Hangover” Producer Starts Nonprofit to Transition People Out of Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/hangover-producer-starts-nonprofit-to-transition-people-out-of-prison/)
- [As fire season bears down on thirsty California, incarcerated crews prepare to battle flames](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/as-fire-season-bears-down-on-thirsty-california-incarcerated-crews-prepare-to-battle-flames/)
- [Parolee Hopes to Help Restore Voting Rights to People on Parole](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/parolee-hopes-to-help-restore-voting-rights-to-people-on-parole/)
- [Reformers Aim to End Prison Firefighters’ ‘Indentured Servitude’ in California](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/reformers-aim-to-end-prison-firefighters-indentured-servitude-in-california/)
- [We need a smarter approach to post-prison reentry](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/we-need-a-smarter-approach-to-post-prison-reentry/)
- [The coronavirus is spiking in California’s youth prisons. So why isn’t the state letting young prisoners out?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/the-coronavirus-is-spiking-in-californias-youth-prisons-so-why-isnt-the-state-letting-young-prisoners-out/)
- [Guards Without Masks, Tests With No Results](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/guards-without-masks-tests-with-no-results/)
- [Dodgers Black Lives Matter Game-Used Jerseys to be Auctioned to Support Combating Racial Inequality](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/dodgers-black-lives-matter-game-used-jerseys-to-be-auctioned-to-support-combating-racial-inequality/)
- [Common: ‘Young people need better opportunities to live, correct themselves and be forgiven’](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/common-young-people-need-better-opportunities-to-live-correct-themselves-and-be-forgiven/)
- [Los Angeles Dodgers “In This Together”](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/los-angeles-dodgers-in-this-together/)
- [Race in America: Prison Reform](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/race-in-america-prison-reform/)
- [Race in America: Prison Reform](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/race-in-america-prison-reform-2/)
- [Passing the Mic: Formerly Incarcerated Women – On Telling Their Own Stories](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/passing-the-mic-formerly-incarcerated-women-on-telling-their-own-stories/)
- [California Prison Population Could be Reduced by up to 8,000 as California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Announces Additional Actions to Address COVID-19](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-prison-population-could-be-reduced-by-up-to-8000-as-california-department-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation-announces-additional-actions-to-address-covid-19/)
- [California could release up to 8,000 inmates early because of coronavirus](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-could-release-up-to-8000-inmates-early-because-of-coronavirus/)
- [NFL Inspire Change social justice grant recipients](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/nfl-inspire-change-social-justice-grant-recipients/)
- [Help Fight Mass Incarceration by Entering to Win This Awesome Mercedes](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/help-fight-mass-incarceration-by-entering-to-win-this-awesome-mercedes/)
- [LA County Officials deliver criminal justice reform updates](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/la-county-officials-deliver-criminal-justice-reform-updates/)
- [Medical Expert Calls for Immediate Decarceration of San Quentin Prisoners](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/medical-expert-calls-for-immediate-decarceration-of-san-quentin-prisoners/)
- [LA County Officials Address Criminal Justice Reform, LASD Oversight](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/la-county-officials-address-criminal-justice-reform-lasd-oversight/)
- [San Quentin overseer: Prison virus response escalating](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/san-quentin-overseer-prison-virus-response-escalating/)
- [Coronavirus in Jails and Prisons](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/coronavirus-in-jails-and-prisons/)
- [‘A moral failure’: California not tracking jail inmates and staff infected with coronavirus](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/a-moral-failure-california-not-tracking-jail-inmates-and-staff-infected-with-coronavirus/)
- [Seven Days in Solitary](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/seven-days-in-solitary/)
- [Kim Kardashian received over $120k worth of designer bags for her birthday](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/kim-kardashian-received-over-120k-worth-of-designer-bags-for-her-birthday/)
- [California Coalition Calls for Moratorium on State Gang Database](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-coalition-calls-for-moratorium-on-state-gang-database/)
- [From Prison to the Halls of Power: A Politician’s Son Lobbies to Let People on Parole Vote](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/from-prison-to-the-halls-of-power-a-politicians-son-lobbies-to-let-people-on-parole-vote/)
- [Why Blake Griffin, Russell Westbrook and other NBA stars are fighting to save Julius Jones](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/why-blake-griffin-russell-westbrook-and-other-nba-stars-are-fighting-to-save-julius-jones/)
- [California Measure to Restore Voting Rights to Parolees Advances](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-measure-to-restore-voting-rights-to-parolees-advances/)
- [Time to Abolish Racist Foster Care System, Children’s Commissioner Says](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/time-to-abolish-racist-foster-care-system-childrens-commissioner-says/)
- [Uncomfortable Conversations, Comfortable: Rams host ‘Character Chat’ for youth correctional facilities](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/uncomfortable-conversations-comfortable-rams-host-character-chat-for-youth-correctional-facilities/)
- [Inmates Help Out Essential Workers](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/inmates-help-out-essential-workers/)
- [NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat systemic racism](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/nfl-commits-250m-over-10-year-period-to-combat-systemic-racism/)
- [Sacramento Kings Pledge To Our Black Community](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/sacramento-kings-pledge-to-our-black-community/)
- [As Fire Season Bears Down on Drought-Stricken California, Inmate Crews are Preparing to Battle Flames While Facing Manpower Shortages Because of the COVID Crisis](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/as-fire-season-bears-down-on-drought-stricken-california-inmate-crews-are-preparing-to-battle-flames-while-facing-manpower-shortages-because-of-the-covid-crisis/)
- [Kings develop ‘Pledge to Our Black Community’](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/kings-develop-pledge-to-our-black-community/)
- [State Leaders Propose Chokehold And Crowd Control Reforms, While At The County Level, Advocates Call For Changes That Go Deeper Than Use-Of-Force Policy](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/state-leaders-propose-chokehold-and-crowd-control-reforms-while-at-the-county-level-advocates-call-for-changes-that-go-deeper-than-use-of-force-policy/)
- [Probation Conditions Relaxed During the Pandemic. Some Say They Should Stay That Way.](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/probation-conditions-relaxed-during-the-pandemic-some-say-they-should-stay-that-way/)
- [Kanye West Set Up A College Fund For George Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/kanye-west-set-up-a-college-fund-for-george-floyds-6-year-old-daughter/)
- [Statement on Mayor Garcetti’s Announcements During Ongoing Protests](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/statement-on-mayor-garcettis-announcements-during-ongoing-protests/)
- [California Proposal Would Limit Teens’ Transfer to Adult Jails](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/california-proposal-would-limit-teens-transfer-to-adult-jails/)
- [Community Coalition Hosted the People’s Assembly to Encourage Unity to Fight Injustice Across Los Angeles](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/community-coalition-hosted-the-peoples-assembly-to-encourage-unity-to-fight-injustice-across-los-angeles/)
- [Incarcerated People Can’t Get Left Behind in COVID-19 Protections](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/incarcerated-people-cant-get-left-behind-in-covid-19-protections/)
- [Film Producer says coronavirus “shouldn’t be a death sentence” for inmates](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/film-producer-says-coronavirus-shouldnt-be-a-death-sentence-for-inmates/)
- [Coping With COVID-19 Crisis: Producer/Prison Activist Scott Budnick On Dangers Of Pandemic Spread Behind Bars](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/coping-with-covid-19-crisis-producer-prison-activist-scott-budnick-on-dangers-of-pandemic-spread-behind-bars/)
- [Los Angeles County Creates Its First Ever Youth Commission](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/los-angeles-county-creates-its-first-ever-youth-commission/)
- [Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 42: Anti-Recidivism Coalition](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/everyday-injustice-podcast-episode-42-anti-recidivism-coalition/)
- [For Returning Citizens, Success Begins with a Ride Home](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/for-returning-citizens-success-begins-with-a-ride-home/)
- [Not your typical fire academy: Ventura Training Center makes firefighters out of parolees](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/not-your-typical-fire-academy-ventura-training-center-makes-firefighters-out-of-parolees/)
- [Ventura Training Center Provides Parolees Path in Firefighting](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/ventura-training-center-provides-parolees-path-in-firefighting/)
- [Bucks visit Racine Correctional Institution for discussions and a pickup game](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/bucks-visit-racine-correctional-institution-for-discussions-and-a-pickup-game/)
- [Why Is ‘Hangover’ Producer Scott Budnick Under Investigation By The LA County Sheriff?](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/why-is-hangover-producer-scott-budnick-under-investigation-by-the-la-county-sheriff/)
- [He Produced Movies, Then Quit to Fight for Justice Reform — Now He’s Back With ‘Just Mercy’](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/he-produced-movies-then-quit-to-fight-for-justice-reform-now-hes-back-with-just-mercy/)
- [How the HART & Anti-Recidivism Coalition Helps Men in Prison Reclaim Their Lives](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/how-the-hart-anti-recidivism-coalition-helps-men-in-prison-reclaim-their-lives/)
- [Meet Local Hero Nominee](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/meet-local-hero-nominee/)
- [Inside CSUSB](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/inside-csusb/)
- [What It Feels Like to Be A Teen In Solitary Confinement](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/what-it-feels-like-to-be-a-teen-in-solitary-confinement/)
- [Scott Budnick produced the Hangover movies. He’s also one of the most effective advocates for prison reform in California. It doesn’t make any sense until you see him at work.](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/scott-budnick-produced-the-hangover-movies-hes-also-one-of-the-most-effective-advocates-for-prison-reform-in-california-it-doesnt-make-any-sense-until-you-see-him-at-work/)
- [Once Again, California Eases Harsh Sentencing Laws](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/once-again-california-eases-harsh-sentencing-laws/)
- [Why the Producer of “The Hangover Part III” Spends So Much Time in Prison](https://antirecidivism.org/news/press/why-the-producer-of-the-hangover-part-iii-spends-so-much-time-in-prison/)

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- [Senior Life Coach](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact_categories/senior-life-coach/)
- [Executive Assistant](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact_categories/executive-assistant/)
- [2nd Chance Pre-Apprenticeship Program](https://antirecidivism.org/news/impact_categories/2nd-chance-pre-apprenticeship-program/)

## Career Categories

- [Inside Programs](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career_categories/inside-programs/)
- [Development](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career_categories/development/)
- [Communications](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career_categories/communications/)
- [Housing Department](https://antirecidivism.org/news/career_categories/house-dep/)