Correcting the Record: Jared Villery's journey from jailhouse lawyer to ARC Expungement Program Manager By Josh Pynoos The first thing you notice about Jared Villery is his suits. Each day, he wears a different color that shines in the California summer sun. He has thirteen suits in rotation, many of which are made of Italian [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
During the LA Fires, many people learned that incarcerated handcrews earn just $1 on the fireline and asked what we could do. Now, our bill to raise the wages of these heroic first responders has passed the CA legislature and heads to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. AB 247 raises pay for [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
"Despite their recent parole denials, the Menendez Brothers now have hope for the first time, and their story has ignited a meaningful conversation about the true meaning of second chances." Our Hope and Redemption Team (HART) Director, David Amaya, wrote a powerful op-ed about his experience mentoring the Menendez brothers, who are part of ARC’s [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
By Emma Newman When Chris Dodds began serving a 26-to life sentence in the ‘90s, he had no hope of ever leaving prison. But as California began to pass new laws, he realized that he could one day live a life outside the walls. That was when he learned about the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)’s Hope [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
We’re pleased to release a report on the impact that our Hope and Redemption Team (HART) has had on incarcerated individuals across California, helping them prepare for the parole board while engaging in transformative rehabilitative programming. In 2017, we launched the HART team to send formerly incarcerated people back inside to provide parole and [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
Taking Charge: A New EV Training Program Launches for the Formerly Incarcerated Community By Emma Newman On August 4, nine formerly incarcerated people gathered, with their friends and family, to mark an enormous milestone. After twelve weeks of studying, attending classes and training on cars, they had finally become trained Electric Vehicle Maintenance Technicians. The [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
A new report from the State of California underscores the power of community-based reentry programs in reducing recidivism. According to the data, people who have participated in state-based community reentry programs are significantly less likely to be arrested, convicted, or return to prison after release. Key findings include: Men in community reentry programs are 34% [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
Victor Fontanez, aka Vic Blends Barber Academy, opened inside Valley State Prison, which is the first licensed barbershop operation in a US prison. . The school's goal is to provide incarcerated people with the skills to earn a state barber license upon release, setting them up for long-term career stability. The idea formed from a conversation between [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
In 2026, California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) is set to close, marking the fifth prison to close in California since 2020. Today, California’s prison population is lower than it was in 1990. With robust reentry services and more second chance programming across the state, we can continue to bring people home from incarceration successfully and create [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
“We Told Each Other We’d Meet at ARC”: How ARC’s Front Desk Interns Welcome People Home Written by: Josh Pynoos, ARC's Communication and Advocacy Strategist At the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), the front desk is more than just a reception area. It’s often the first stop for people returning home from incarceration and the entry point [...]| Anti Recidivism Coalition
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