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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 the permanent regulations go through the formal vetting process, including a 45-day public comment period. Learn more about what is in the regs and how you can participate in the public comment period: Download this Prop 57 Slideshow PDF. There you’ll  get an overview of the process and a description of the content of the emergency regulations. Here’s a  Prop 57 Regulations Sample Letter with Instructions 3-24-17 to use to weigh in!

The emergency regulations can stay in effect for 180 days. We can expect that prior to the end of that period the permanent regulation rule-making process will occur, and during that time there will be a minimum 45-day period for written public comments. There will also be public hearings. As people who care about this issue, we should weigh in at every chance. Stay tuned to learn about other deadlines, public hearings, and more.

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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 57 Regulations. There’s more info and sample letters here.

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 without parole sentences for youth, next steps this year, and discussion of possible future efforts to stop the use of LWOP for young adults. Elizabeth Calvin of Human Rights Watch and others, including Joel, who was sentenced to LWOP at age 17 and is now out, will make presentations and lead the discussion. Step by step, we will make progress. Everyone is welcome. RSVP is required: Write to Mana or call her at 310-477-5540 to let us know if you would like to attend, and you’ll get instructions on where and how. 

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, learn ways you can be involved in shaping the regulations, and get a sense of what to expect. Leading the call will be Frankie Guzman and Rourke Stacy who worked to draft and pass Proposition 57. Everyone is welcome.  Call: (641) 715-3670 Code: 817682#