News & Updates

• Senate passes youth life without parole bill, moving CA one step closer to ending the sentence for youth!

  On May 30th, the California Senate passed SB 394, the “Montgomery Bill.” It now heads to the State Assembly, where it will need to survive two committees and a vote of the full Senate to become law. If   More »

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• Prop 57 Proposed Regs are out!

  CDCR released their proposed regulations for Prop 57: Prop 57 Emerg Regs. Watch a slideshow about the regs here.

  They are “emergency regulations,” which means they will go into effect quickly and will be in use while   More »

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• TAKE ACTION NOW: Speak Up on Prop 57 Regs! And, Support Two Bills on the Rights of Children and Youth!

  There are three important ways to take action right now: 1. Support SB 394, ending life without parole for youth under age 18; 2. Support SB 395, protecting Miranda rights for youth; and 3. Give your opinion on Prop   More »

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• LWOP = LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE: WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS?

  On Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2pm you’re invited to attend in person in West Los Angeles (or by video conference from any smart phone) a meeting to hear about the history of work to end the use of life

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• Prop. 57 Update! January 17th @ 8pm

  PROP. 57 UPDATE! January 17th CARES for Youth Call-In Meeting at 8pm. Join us to learn the latest about what Proposition 57 should mean for people in prison, and what’s happening with the regulation-making process. You will hear the absolute most up-to-date news,

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• Next Family and Friends CARES Call January 3rd!

  January 3, 2017, 8pm: REENTRY EXPERT Dominik Taylor of Root and Rebound will describe this organization’s amazing range of tools that you and your loved ones can use to ensure a happy and healthy return to home from prison. Dominik  will talk

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