News & Updates

• HELP OUR COMMUNITY WITH HOLIDAY CHEER AND HEALING!

  

  Donate to the CARES Holiday Project: Gifts for murder victim family members

  The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and happiness, but missing the presence of a loved one can mean that the holidays are  hard.   More »

• 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.