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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[...]
Meet ARC’s 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[...]
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[...]
ARC’s 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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
“You Deserve to Heal”: Therapist Shay 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[...]
Read ARC’s 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.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Statement from ARC’s 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[...]
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[...]
ARC’s 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[...]
AB 247, Our 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[...]
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[...]
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,[...]
ARC’s 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[...]
LA Care Supports ARC’s 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[...]
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,[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s 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[...]
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[...]
Read Nicholas Tirado’s 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[...]
ARC’s Sam Lewis Urges Voters to Reject Prop 36 and Support Prop 6 During Sacramento Bee Panel
Sacramento, CA — In a virtual panel discussion hosted by The Sacramento Bee, Sam Lewis, Executive Director of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), urged California voters[...]