California has now become the first state in US history to allow almost all old convictions on a person’s criminal record to be permanently sealed thanks to Governor @gavinnewsom signing the landmark #SB731 into law!
Thank you @SenatorMariaEDurazo for authoring the historic bill!
Op-Ed; Meeting the Basic Housing Needs of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals in Los Angeles County shar.es/afg6j9
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TODAY, JULY 11 @ 3:30-5PM PST: Join our FREE Zoom training in our victim advocate series to learn about improving communication with crime survivors.
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In recent years college has become more accessible to incarcerated students as colleges have begun to prioritize expanding their courses to state and federal prisons. At a Maryland prison, four men graduated with Bachelor’s Degrees from Goucher College.
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Tune in this Wednesday for a LIVE VIRTUAL CHAT on the state of Reentry in Long Beach with Long Beach’s Mayoral candidates @suziepriceLB3 and @RexRichardson!
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8 million represents about 1 in 5 Californians who face over 44,000 barriers. Many of them only have a misdemeanor and never even spent any time incarcerated.
So why are legal barriers punishing them for life?
Let’s end this injustice. Make SB 731 law and #SunsetConvictions!
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Incarcerated people live in the wake of involuntary servitude, making everything from placards to mattresses for .37 cents an hour.
Erasing this, if only by word, would be a substantive step in safeguarding our future from the worst practices of our past.
My statement: #ACA3 ⬇️
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Research backs up decades of lived experience that over-reliance on enforcement and incarceration only exacerbates the conditions that create violence and does nothing to actually prevent crime.
This can no longer be about politics.
Prevent crime by addressing root causes.
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The permanent impacts of barriers related to arrest and conviction records cause multigenerational harm.
The barriers to housing and livable incomes create instability that deeply affect childrens’ mental health for life.
Time to make SB 731 law to #SunsetConvictions
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2.5 MILLION Californians (1 in 10 working-age) are living with a past felony conviction on their record which makes them BLOCKED from contributing to the workforce.
Barriers imposed by old felony records have cost the state economy over $20 BILLION in GDP!
Let’s make SB731 law!
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Root & Rebound is hosting a Free Virtual Criminal Record Expungement Clinic in the Central Valley with the Fresno Public Defender’s Clean Slate Program and Central California Legal Services on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm PT. Register at bit.ly/centralvalleyexpungem…
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NEW: Despite alarmist news coverage, the data reveals youth violence has been flat or declining during the pandemic.
Get the facts from our latest brief on youth crime trends: bit.ly/3tw90kT
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Today, both houses of the Legislature passed #SB154, the joint legislative #CAbudget proposal. The bill now heads to @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom’s desk as negotiations continue.
Today, the Senate and the Assembly passed a #CABudget that puts California’s wealth to work for individuals, families, and businesses throughout our state. We look forward to continuing the work with @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom in the coming days.
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#SB1304 has successfully passed out of committee! @sydneykamlager's legislation will increase the current gate money allowance from $200, which is simply not enough to rebuild a life. We are one step closer to providing meaningful support for reentry for returning Californians!
