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thesencentingproject
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December 3, 2020http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-adrian-vasquez-california-community-foundation-los-angeles/
VoyageLA
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San Francisco Chronicle
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Music News
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Washington Post
July 16, 2020Five months after outbreak, California to publish COVID-19 data on local jails
The Sacramento Bee
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KQED
July 12, 2020California Prison Population Could be Reduced by up to 8,000 as California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Announces Additional Actions to Address COVID-19
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Santa Monica Daily Press
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July 2, 2020LA County Officials Address Criminal Justice Reform, LASD Oversight
KHTS
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Marinij
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Lost Coast Outpost
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ESPN
June 22, 2020California Measure to Restore Voting Rights to Parolees Advances
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Antelope Valley Press
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NFL
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NBA
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Redheaded Blackbelt
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Witness LA
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The Appeal
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SimpleMost
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May 20, 2020Community Coalition Hosted the People’s Assembly to Encourage Unity to Fight Injustice Across Los Angeles
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May 14, 2020Incarcerated People Can’t Get Left Behind in COVID-19 Protections
Milken Institute
May 12, 2020Film Producer says coronavirus “shouldn’t be a death sentence” for inmates
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April 23, 2020Coping With COVID-19 Crisis: Producer/Prison Activist Scott Budnick On Dangers Of Pandemic Spread Behind Bars
Deadline
March 24, 2020Los Angeles County Creates Its First Ever Youth Commission
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February 20, 2020Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 42: Anti-Recidivism Coalition
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December 16, 2019He Produced Movies, Then Quit to Fight for Justice Reform — Now He’s Back With ‘Just Mercy’
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December 6, 2019How the HART & Anti-Recidivism Coalition Helps Men in Prison Reclaim Their Lives
Now This News
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KCET
October 9, 2019https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/446976/csusb-professor-and-prison-arts-collective-program-recognized-california
Inside CSUSB
January 24, 2019What It Feels Like to Be A Teen In Solitary Confinement
Teen Vogue
November 8, 2017The Anti-Recidivism Coalition
The Fix
November 11, 2015Scott 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.
Outside Man- The California Sunday Magazine
March 1, 2015Once Again, California Eases Harsh Sentencing Laws
The New York Times
September 25, 2013Why the Producer of “The Hangover Part III” Spends So Much Time in Prison
Mother Jones
May 23, 2013
I’m Proof of the Power of a Second Chance
Newsweek
May 7th, 2024
90 days in solitary won’t solve America’s criminal justice problem
Baltimore Sun
April 12, 2024
State Board Allows Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall To Remain Open Despite Concerns From Advocates, Families
LAist
April 11,20204
California is clearing criminal records — including violent crimes — to offer second chances
Cal Matters
March 21
Formerly incarcerated mentors guide youth in juvenile halls toward a path of redemption
Spectrum News
January 30, 2024
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition helps give formerly incarcerated a 2nd chance
Spectrum News
January 16, 2024
He was sentenced to 162 years in prison. Now he’s free and working at the California Capitol
The Los Angeles Times
November 10, 2023
A Voice for Change: From Behind Bars to the Front Lines of Youth Justice Reform in Los Angeles
Knock LA
July 27, 2023
California’s free prison calls are repairing estranged relationships and aiding rehabilitation
Los Angeles Times
July 27, 2023
Jail reforms and anti-recidivism efforts in SoCal
Spectrum News
July 30, 2023
- California is closing its last youth prisons. Will what replaces them be worse?
Los Angeles Times
June 2, 2023
Anti-Recidivism Coalition & Universal Helping Disenfranchised Earn Hollywood Careers
Deadline Hollywood
May 18, 2023
Lawsuits target ‘extortionate’ phone calls, commissary items in California jails
Los Angeles Times
April 5, 2023
California to transform infamous San Quentin prison with Scandinavian ideas, rehab focus
Los Angeles TimesMarch 16, 2023
Formerly incarcerated men earn second chance thanks to Los Angeles Rams
KTLA 5
March 14, 2023
FACT SHEET: President Biden Celebrates New Commitments toward Equitable Workforce Development for Infrastructure Jobs
The White House
November 2, 2022
Sentenced to life for stealing $14: ‘I needed help, but was given jail’
The Guardian
November 2, 2022
California imprisoned her for killing the abusive father of her unborn son. Now free, she fights for change
The Sacramento Bee
June 7, 2022
After Statewide Reform, L.A. County Will Rely on Camps, Not Juvenile Halls
The Imprint youth & family news
March 15, 2022
The man who paid for America’s fear
San Francisco Chronicle
March 11, 2022Why efforts to scale back California’s ‘three strikes’ law for juveniles are failing
LA Times
February 11, 2022
More Troubling Conditions Revealed at L.A. County Juvenile Hall
The Imprint youth & family news
February 2, 2022California Could Finally End ‘Three Strikes’ Law for Teens
Voice of San Diego
January 22, 2022Rams surprise three local social justice leaders who inspire change with tickets to Super Bowl LVI
LA Rams News
January 21, 2022California Lawmaker Adding to Growing Calls for an End to ‘Three Strikes’ Laws for Teens
The Imprint youth & family news
January 20, 2022Could juvenile detention centers look like college campuses?
Ed Source:Highlighting Strategies for Student Success
October 14, 2021Bill That Will Drastically Change How Gang Charges Work Signed into Law by Governor
The Davis Vanguard
October 9, 2021Rams invite young adults housed by LA County Probation Department and Anti-Recidivism Coalition for SoFi Stadium tour and panel discussion
LA Rams News
October 1, 2021Bail Reform Efforts Become a Two-Year Bill
The Davis Vanguard
September 11, 2021California voters rejected ‘zero bail.’ Now lawmakers weigh new overhaul of system
LA Times
September 7, 2021Beacons of Hope: Humboldt State’s Project Rebound builds a prison-to-college pipeline
North Coast Journal
August 19, 2021A New Lease on Life: Michael Mendoza, Anti-Recidivism Coalition
thesencentingproject
June 29, 2021Inspire Change & the Anti-Recidivism Coalition Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform
NFL
January 9, 2021What Happens When Prison ‘Lifers’ Get a Chance at Healing and Redemption?
The Appeal
December 3, 2020http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-adrian-vasquez-california-community-foundation-los-angeles/
VoyageLA
November 18, 2020Hard Knocks’ Recap: Practice Takes Backseat as Rams, Chargers Hold ‘Uncomfortable’ Conversations
SI NFL
September 2, 2020“Hangover” Producer Starts Nonprofit to Transition People Out of Prison
Spectrum News 1
August 20, 2020As fire season bears down on thirsty California, incarcerated crews prepare to battle flames
Bay View
August 19, 2020Parolee Hopes to Help Restore Voting Rights to People on Parole
Spectrum News 1
August 14, 2020Reformers Aim to End Prison Firefighters’ ‘Indentured Servitude’ in California
The Real News Network
August 12, 2020We need a smarter approach to post-prison reentry
The Press-Enterprise
August 8, 2020The coronavirus is spiking in California’s youth prisons. So why isn’t the state letting young prisoners out?
San Francisco Chronicle
August 8, 2020Guards Without Masks, Tests With No Results
LA Progressive
August 6, 2020Dodgers Black Lives Matter Game-Used Jerseys to be Auctioned to Support Combating Racial Inequality
Inside the Dodgers News
July 31, 2020Common: ‘Young people need better opportunities to live, correct themselves and be forgiven’
Music News
July 17, 2020Los Angeles Dodgers “In This Together”
Los Angeles Dodgers Twitter Account
July 16, 2020Race in America: Prison Reform
Washington Post
July 16, 2020Five months after outbreak, California to publish COVID-19 data on local jails
The Sacramento Bee
July 15, 2020Passing the Mic: Formerly Incarcerated Women – On Telling Their Own Stories
KQED
July 12, 2020California Prison Population Could be Reduced by up to 8,000 as California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Announces Additional Actions to Address COVID-19
Sierra Sun Times
July 11, 2020California could release up to 8,000 inmates early because of coronavirus
NBC News
July 10, 2020NFL Inspire Change social justice grant recipients
NFL
July 9, 2020Help Fight Mass Incarceration by Entering to Win This Awesome Mercedes
Gear Patrol
July 9, 2020LA County Officials deliver criminal justice reform updates
Santa Monica Daily Press
July 3, 2020Medical Expert Calls for Immediate Decarceration of San Quentin Prisoners
The Davis Vanguard
July 2, 2020LA County Officials Address Criminal Justice Reform, LASD Oversight
KHTS
July 2, 2020San Quentin overseer: Prison virus response escalating
Marinij
July 1, 2020Coronavirus in Jails and Prisons
The Appeal
July 1, 2020‘A moral failure’: California not tracking jail inmates and staff infected with coronavirus
Sacramento Bee
June 23, 2020Seven Days in Solitary
Solitary Watch News
June 23, 2020Kim Kardashian received over $120k worth of designer bags for her birthday
Grunt Stuff
June 23, 2020California Coalition Calls for Moratorium on State Gang Database
Electronic Frontier Foundation
June 22, 2020From Prison to the Halls of Power: A Politician’s Son Lobbies to Let People on Parole Vote
Lost Coast Outpost
June 22, 2020Why Blake Griffin, Russell Westbrook and other NBA stars are fighting to save Julius Jones
ESPN
June 22, 2020California Measure to Restore Voting Rights to Parolees Advances
The Epoch Times
June 20, 2020Time to Abolish Racist Foster Care System, Children’s Commissioner Says
The Chronicle of Social Change
June 15, 2020Uncomfortable Conversations, Comfortable: Rams host ‘Character Chat’ for youth correctional facilities
LA Rams News
June 11, 2020Inmates Help Out Essential Workers
Antelope Valley Press
June 11, 2020NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat systemic racism
NFL
June 11, 2020Sacramento Kings Pledge To Our Black Community
NBA
June 9, 2020As Fire Season Bears Down on Drought-Stricken California, Inmate Crews are Preparing to Battle Flames While Facing Manpower Shortages Because of the COVID Crisis
Redheaded Blackbelt
June 9, 2020Kings develop ‘Pledge to Our Black Community’
SB Nation: Sactown Royalty
June 9, 2020State Leaders Propose Chokehold And Crowd Control Reforms, While At The County Level, Advocates Call For Changes That Go Deeper Than Use-Of-Force Policy
Witness LA
June 8, 2020Probation Conditions Relaxed During the Pandemic. Some Say They Should Stay That Way.
The Appeal
June 8, 2020Kanye West Set Up A College Fund For George Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter
SimpleMost
June 5, 2020Statement on Mayor Garcetti’s Announcements During Ongoing Protests
LA Sentinel
June 4, 2020California Proposal Would Limit Teens’ Transfer to Adult Jails
The Chronicle of Social Change
May 20, 2020Community Coalition Hosted the People’s Assembly to Encourage Unity to Fight Injustice Across Los Angeles
LA Sentinel
May 14, 2020Incarcerated People Can’t Get Left Behind in COVID-19 Protections
Milken Institute
May 12, 2020Film Producer says coronavirus “shouldn’t be a death sentence” for inmates
CBS News
April 23, 2020Coping With COVID-19 Crisis: Producer/Prison Activist Scott Budnick On Dangers Of Pandemic Spread Behind Bars
Deadline
March 24, 2020Los Angeles County Creates Its First Ever Youth Commission
The Chronicle of Social Change
February 20, 2020Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 42: Anti-Recidivism Coalition
The Davis Vanguard
February 17, 2020For Returning Citizens, Success Begins with a Ride Home
Yes! Magazine
February 6, 2020Not your typical fire academy: Ventura Training Center makes firefighters out of parolees
VC Star
January 31, 2020Ventura Training Center Provides Parolees Path in Firefighting
Spectrum News 1
December 26, 2019Bucks visit Racine Correctional Institution for discussions and a pickup game
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 17, 2019Why Is ‘Hangover’ Producer Scott Budnick Under Investigation By The LA County Sheriff?
LAist
December 16, 2019He Produced Movies, Then Quit to Fight for Justice Reform — Now He’s Back With ‘Just Mercy’
The Hollywood Reporter
December 6, 2019How the HART & Anti-Recidivism Coalition Helps Men in Prison Reclaim Their Lives
Now This News
November 21, 2019Meet Local Hero Nominee
KCET
October 9, 2019https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/446976/csusb-professor-and-prison-arts-collective-program-recognized-california
Inside CSUSB
January 24, 2019What It Feels Like to Be A Teen In Solitary Confinement
Teen Vogue
November 8, 2017The Anti-Recidivism Coalition
The Fix
November 11, 2015Scott 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.
Outside Man- The California Sunday Magazine
March 1, 2015Once Again, California Eases Harsh Sentencing Laws
The New York Times
September 25, 2013Why the Producer of “The Hangover Part III” Spends So Much Time in Prison
Mother Jones
May 23, 2013
