News & Updates

• Senate Bill 1391 signed by Governor Brown!

  Senate Bill 1391 was signed by Governor Brown on September 30, ending California’s prosecution of 14- and 15-year-olds in the adult court system. This means that youth under the age of 16 will no longer be tried as adults.   More »

• Urgent action needed: Call Governor Brown and ask him to sign SB 1391!

  Governor Brown needs to hear from people like YOU! Please take one minute out of your day, and call the his office. Ask him to sign SB 1391, the bill that would stop the transfer of 14- and 15-year-olds to   More »

• Senate Bill 1391 heads to Governor’s desk!

  Senate Bill 1391, which would stop California from transferring 14- and 15-year-olds to the adult court system, passed out of the Senate after a concurrence vote on August 30th. The bill is now headed to Governor Brown’s desk   More »

• Senate Bill 1391 passes in the State Assembly!

  

  Senate Bill 1391 (Lara) passed in the State Assembly late last night, with a 41-23 vote. The bill is now returning to the Senate for a concurrence vote, before heading to Governor Brown’s desk.

  We are grateful to   More »

• Call your Assembly Member and tell them to vote yes on SB 1391.

  In California, children as young as 14 are given adult sentences, including life in prison.

  This shouldn’t happen. If you live in California or know someone who does, make a call.  

• 1 easy call + 2 minutes of your time = Keep kids under 16 from being tried as adults & sentenced to life in prison.

  Do you have a loved one sentenced to prison? Think about those who were sentenced to prison at age 14 or 15. Help end this practice: CLICK HERE FOR EASY INSTRUCTIONS. The next few days may be your last chance   More »