News & Updates

• 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.

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• 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 »

• August 21st CARESCall Welcomes Senator Skinner

  
  Join the CARESCall as we welcome the Honorable Nancy Skinner, California State Senator on Tuesday, August 21st, at 8 pm. Everyone is welcome. Call: (515) 604-9384 Code: 313882#  Senator Skinner will lead a detailed discussion on SB 1437, which aims to reform the Felony Murder Rule in

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• Tonight, August 7th at 8pm CARES for Youth Call guest Dawn Davison, former California state prison warden

  Join CARES for Youth when we welcome retired California state prison warden Dawn Davison to the CARES call. With over 30 years at the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Ms. Davison worked at California Institute for Women,

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