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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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
October 16th, 2017 Sheinelle Jones sits down with Variety’s ‘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.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Rapper Common plans free Sacramento concert to promote criminal justice reform
JULY 17, 2017 5:00 AM BY ANITA CHABRIA [email protected] Rapper, actor and activist Common will perform a free concert on Capitol Mall next month to[...]
$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[...]
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[...]
“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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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,[...]
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[...]
The Sacramento Bee: Group Founded by ‘Hangover’ Producer Aims to Reform Sacramento’s 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[...]
ARC’s 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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]