A functional justice system should prepare people to succeed when they’ve completed their sentence. But right now, California’s system brands people for LIFE with the scarlet letter of an old conviction record—setting folks up for failure! #SunsetConvictions #SB731

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Refusing a second chance for those who have done their time and paid their debts gives a life sentence to entire communities. If we want to break cycles of crime and address generational trauma at its roots, we should #SunsetConvictions TODAY. #TimeDone #SB731

Nearly half of all people living with a past conviction in California report trouble getting a job after they’ve done their time and paid their debts. We can come together and change this. It’s time to #SunsetConvictions

1 in 4 of the 8 million Californians living with an old conviction on their record report difficulty finding stable housing. #SunsetConvictions #SB731 #Timedone #SunsetConvictions #SB731

We know that people living with an old legal record, especially people who have been incarcerated, face a greater risk of losing custody of their children or having their parental rights terminated.
Passing #SB731 can help keep families together. #SunsetConvictions #TimeDone

#SunsetConvictions let’s go team we can do that his, I’m still being held down about my prior record. My background check didn’t clear for Lyft. This month. No job for me

#SB731 has broad support from many communities across California. Our partners at the Union for Reform Judaism (Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism) recorded this powerful video in support of the bill. Check it out! #SunsetConvictions
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We can change itself world collectively, So just changing a California law is in our power and then the next state will follow us. And the ball will continue. A quote “change this law make our community a better place for you and for me, and the entire Races” #SunsetConvictions

Fact: Barriers imposed by the impacts of old felony records have cost the California state economy more than $20 BILLION in lost GDP. LA County alone lost nearly $7 billion. It’s time to #SunsetConvictions with #SB731 .

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2.5 million Californians (1 in 10 working-age people!) are living with a past felony conviction on their record. 2.5 million members of our communities are blocked from good jobs to provide for their families & contribute to the economy. #SunsetConvictions #SB731

An old arrest or conviction record can block people from qualifying for good housing. Nationally, an estimated 20-50% of people experiencing homelessness were formerly incarcerated!
Let’s get more people housed in California by passing #SB731 ! #SunsetConvictions

We know systemic barriers create despair and contribute to cycles of crime. People with old convictions often struggle to afford childcare, health insurance & medical care including drug & mental health treatment. How does that keep us any safer? #SunsetConvictions #SB731

The impacts of barriers related to permanent arrest and conviction records cause multigenerational harm. When we refuse to #SunsetConvictions , we block families from housing, livable incomes, and more. This instability can harm children's mental wellbeing for life. #SB731

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Why are crime victims safer when we #SunsetConvictions ? Tinisch Hollins, head of Californians for Safety and Justice, explains while speaking out to Stop AAPI Hate here: bit.ly/3vOMYtc.

Permanent arrest and conviction records cause multi-generational harm. When we refuse to #SunsetConvictions , we block families from housing, livable incomes, and more. This instability can harm children's mental wellbeing for life. #SB731

Fact: Barriers imposed by the impacts of old felony records have cost the California state economy more than $20 BILLION in lost GDP. LA County alone lost nearly $7 billion. It’s time to #SunsetConvictions with #SB731 .
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#SB731 was signed into law by Gavin Newsom!

#SB731 will finally give people with past serious and violent felonies a chance to clean their records in hopes of securing better jobs, stable housing, pathways in higher-ed, and much more!

#SunsetConvictions

A formerly incarcerated person needs economic stability to provide for a child's present & future.

But old convictions can hold people back from obtaining good jobs with benefits that can help support families.

We need to pass #SB731 & #SunsetConvictions .