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.

NEW: The Appeal has published the first national database of prison commissary prices. The project covers 46 states, revealing an exploitative system that forces incarcerated people to pay up to 5x the outside price for some items. theappeal.org/locked-in-pric…

Today, two of our NLC members and our project manager presented on panels about family reunification and post-conviction, sharing their experiences and helping provide solutions on these topics with prosecutors. Thank you Fair and Just Prosecution for this opportunity.

“It’s tough for children of incarcerated parents to feel …love. We need rules that let parents be parents and love their kids and not be limited to a single hug and kiss.” Thx to Sutina Green ⁦Human Rights Watch⁩ & Steven Green for joining ⁦Fair and Just Prosecution⁩ today

'We at least have to ensure that young people in these facilities have all the support that is necessary so that we can get them out early or get them ready.' - Kent Gael Mendoza on the latest BSCC ruling and how we can support youth inside.

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State Board Allows Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall To Remain Open Despite Concerns From Advocates, Families

Move comes after organizers temporarily shut down county supervisors' meeting Tuesday, calling for a state of emergency in juvenile halls.

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#JusticeAndMobility investee Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) empowers former/currently incarcerated ppl to thrive by providing a support network, reentry services &more. We're proud to support them as they expand their Apprenticeship Readiness Program. bit.ly/4aqEnAU #SecondChanceMonth

As the BSCC gears up for another meeting, it's a stark reminder that LA County's juvenile system faces decades-old challenges.

Let's commit to the vision of #YouthJusticeReimagined by bringing in more credible messengers into our juvenile facilities.
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Thank you Asm. Asm Majority Leader Emerita Eloise Reyes for championing public safety, public health, education & environmental policy for #AD50 and all Californians!

Asm. Reyes knows we need #SmartSolutions that 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 support victims and those in need of treatment like #AB1956 & #AB1842 . #CAleg

Don't buy into the fear! Asm Majority Leader Emerita Eloise Reyes is a trusted leader dedicated to ensuring public safety while confronting injustices head-on.

She authored #AB2147 , allowing CDCR fire camp participants to expunge their records. Her efforts bring safety and justice to ALL Californians.

As the BSCC gears up for another meeting, it's a stark reminder that LA County's juvenile system faces decades-old challenges.

Let's commit to the vision of #YouthJusticeReimagined by bringing in more credible messengers into our juvenile facilities.
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ICYM: Check in with ARC's Nicholas Tirado for a legislative update!

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A district attorney who sought the death penalty in several cases is now working to take 14 people off of California’s death row. His visit to EJI’s Legacy Sites, he told the Los Angeles Times, is what transformed his view of capital punishment. latimes.com/california/sto…

#ICYMI : Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen took an important step to confront racism in the criminal legal system. #DeathPenalty #ConfrontRacism latimes.com/california/sto…

🚨 News Alert! 🚨 #AB2142 and #SB1035 moved forward this week! Stay tuned for the latest updates on ARC's legislative efforts in CA!

We thank Matt Haney for championing this critical bill!

This is a significant step toward addressing the mental health needs of those within the prison system and promoting rehabilitation and well-being.
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AB 2142 passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee!

This bill will establish a mental health pilot program in at least two prisons and help incarcerated individuals access therapy without fear of it being held against them.