Californians with convictions face over 4,800 laws that impose harmful collateral consequences long after successful completion of a sentence, most of which have no foundation in public safety and serve no purpose other than to make it harder for people to rebuild their lives.
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5 Takeaways From California Gov. Jerry Brown’s Last Bill Signing Session
“Governor Brown’s leadership on justice reform has brought much needed balance to the state’s approach to public safety.” – Lenore Anderson Read MoreNipsey Hussle and Ty Dolla $ign Headline Free #TimeDone Campaign Bringing Awareness to the Past Convictions Crisis
The smooth rhythms of L.A. natives rapper Nipsey Hussle, award-winning artist Ty Dolla $ign, and R&B Bay-area artist Goapele filled the speakers at the Greek Theatre on Sunday evening, Oct. 22 for the #TimeDone campaign’s free concert. The concert... Read MoreIf California wants real criminal justice reform, this is the next step
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