30 Sep 2018
ARC Criminal Justice Reforms Signed Into LawWe 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 AB 2138), working alongside tireless …
11 Jul 2018
Anti-Recidivism Coalition and Root & Rebound Announce New Partnership to Expand Reentry Legal Services in Southern CaliforniaJuly 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 healthy, fulfilling lives, breaking the …
24 Apr 2018
ARC Announces Shaka Senghor as its New Executive DirectorApril 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 and gathered valuable insight and …
13 Dec 2017
ECMC Grantee Spotlight Highlighting the Anti-Recidivism CoalitionThe 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 program combines career and technical …
04 Dec 2017
CDCR Update: Re-Notice of the Proposition 57 RegulationsFOR 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 result of a previous public …
09 Nov 2017
What It Feels Like to Be a Teen in Solitary ConfinementEnding 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 uncles to hurt the teacher; …
09 Nov 2017
Woman to Watch: Film director and philanthropist Patty JenkinsArturo 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. However, it was a steady …
08 Nov 2017
Los Angeles Board Of Supervisors Votes To Launch ‘Historic’ Juvenile Diversion PlanLOS 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 report, “A Roadmap for Advancing …
25 Oct 2017
He Went to Prison for Life at 17. More Than 20 Years Later, His Life Started OverOctober 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 place, and there was a …
16 Oct 2017
October 16th, 2017 Sheinelle Jones sits down with Variety’s ‘Power of Women’ panelSheinelle 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.
13 Oct 2017
Juvenile justice groups celebrate new California laws to ease punishment, criminal fines for young peopleOct. 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 increase parole opportunities and ease …
12 Oct 2017
Governor Brown Signs Historic Package of Criminal Justice Reform LegislationGovernor 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 Scott Budnick recognized the significance …
