'My story, and the stories of the people I work with every day, demonstrate growth, accountability, and giving back. I hope we'll translate our belief in redemption into action and resolve to give more Americans a second chance' - Sam Lewis in Newsweek
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#SecondChanceMonth may have passed, but CCJ Task Force on Long Sentences member Sam Lewis shares his own story and the powerful impact of second chances for justice-involved individuals. Read his opinion piece in Newsweek/NewsweekOpinion at: newsweek.com/im-proof-power…

The United Nations agrees that forced labor and involuntary servitude inside U.S. prisons is “contemporary slavery.”

We can finally end this cruel practice in CA by passing #ACA 8 in the Senate.
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I truly believe in People, Second Chances, and Redemption. Rehabilitative Resource helped be become the best version of my self, and earn a second chance at life. Let’s invest in helping all incarcerated people become the best version of themselves and earning a second chance

Powerful piece today from Sam Lewis of Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) and our Council on Criminal Justice Long Sentences Task Force: I'm Proof of the Power of a Second Chance | Opinion newsweek.com/im-proof-power…

As the pastor of a disadvantaged Catholic parish and founder of a gang intervention program, Father Gregory Boyle has helped thousands of individuals turn their lives around. His service reminds us of the power of redemption and rehabilitation.

The important part of this story is that Robert Downey Jr. also now gives back to related causes. He supports criminal justice organizations like our partners at Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), supporting others coming home from prison who need another chance.

We're letting the Capitol know that slavery still exists in California! We're proud to expand this campaign to the Sac Bee newspaper for our elected reps to see.

Go to caslave.com to learn more, send a letter to your CA rep, and end slavery in CA!
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We're still fighting to #EndSlaveryinCA . Modern-day slavery has no place in California. It's time to pass #ACA8 in the CA Senate!

In the face of a manufactured 'property crime panic,' F.T. Green examines how corporations enable the very theft to which they're falling victim. But rather than take responsibility, they're pushing for state-funded responses to protect their interests. theappeal.org/corporations-p…

People sometimes ask me how Texas prisons compare to LA jails...

When I investigated fires burning unchecked inside Texas prisons, TDCJ responded by getting more fire alarms.

When I did the same in LA, they responded by taking away batteries.
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We’re proud to share that Father Greg will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States of America’s highest civilian honor. 👏

The ceremony will be TODAY, May 3rd at 1:30 PM PT. Watch the event at whitehouse.gov/live/.

Congrats, Father G. You deserve it. 💙

In his latest article, Dortell Williams discusses LWOP and healing. Dortell is in his 33rd year of a Life Without Parole sentence and is an Inside Policy Fellow with Ella Baker Center. Please read and share his piece! tinyurl.com/heal0322

We're immensely grateful to Supervisor Hilda Solis Solis for securing funding for ARC's Credible Messenger Program in Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall!

With this funding, we can expand our reach and bring more Credible Messengers inside Los Padrinos.

Thank you to our witnesses & supporters who helped #ab2160 pass out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee today. Pregnant people who have been convicted of a crime need to be able to safely give birth & bond with their child after the birth. 🧵

Policy Update: AB 2160 has cleared the Assembly Public Safety Committee! 🎉
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As we celebrate Earth Day, JCOD remains commited to creating green jobs for Justice-Involved Individuals. Huge shoutout to our partner organizations, Paving the Way Foundation, Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) and Chrysalis, who have connected clients with jobs in solar installation…

People imprisoned in many states are charged significantly more for essential items than those outside even though they typically earn pennies an hour — or no wages at all. Investigation finds prices inside 5 times higher and markups as high as 600%. theappeal.org/locked-in-pric…

📢 Tomorrow, AB 2160 goes before the Assembly Public Safety Committee!

The CA Women's Care Act prioritizes maternal-infant bonding by providing alternatives to incarceration for pregnant/postpartum mothers while fostering healthier outcomes for families.

Georgia leads the nation in its use of sentencing children to die in prison, increasing their 'juvenile lifer' population by 100% in the last decade. It's time Georgia joins the majority of states and bans this inhuman practice.