Sam Lewis, ARC Executive Director · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 5:31 PM

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! For a limited time, gifts made to ARC will be matched by Stand Together

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! For a limited time, gifts made to ARC will be matched by Stand Together For a limited time, gifts made to ARC will be matched by Stand Together Dear John xxxxxx,  To help us cover unexpected costs as a result of th…

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  Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 2:09 AM

Join our 2nd Fireside Chat with Special Guest

Join our 2nd Fireside Chat with Special Guest Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer and host Sam Lewis this Friday at 12pm Dear John xxxxxx, This past Friday, over 100 guests from all parts of California and across the nation—from Alaska to Florid…

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March 18, 2020 at 12:28 AM

ARC's first-ever Virtual Fireside Chat this Friday @ 12pm

ARC's first-ever Virtual Fireside Chat this Friday @ 12pm Join us online to discuss our approach to coronavirus Dear John xxxxxx,  Please join me and other ARC leaders this Friday at 12:00pm PT for our first-ever Virtual Fireside Ch…

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March 13, 2020 at 12:24 AM

ARC, Coronavirus, and Incarceration: Update

ARC, Coronavirus, and Incarceration: Update ARC offices are now closed; Prisons vulnerable to coronavirus crisis Dear John xxxxxx,  Like many organizations and businesses, we are closely monitoring the news and developments around the novel coronavirus …

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March 3, 2020 at 11:14 PM

[VIDEO] Play for Justice w/ Giannis Antetokounmpo & Michael B. Jordan

[VIDEO] Play for Justice w/ Giannis Antetokounmpo & Michael B. Jordan Using the power of basketball to bring together players, teams, and incarcerated people for conversations about justice, redemption, and humanity Play for Justice began in Sac…

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February 21, 2020 at 11:34 PM

LA County Ends $1.8 Billion in Fines & Fees!

LA County Ends $1.8 Billion in Fines & Fees! On Tuesday, the LA County Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted—unanimously—to  end the collection of all criminal administrative fees! ARC staff and members at the LA County Board of Supervisors.  …

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February 13, 2020 at 12:15 AM

Hope and Redemption at Pelican Bay

Hope and Redemption at Pelican Bay Returning to "a place we called the end of the world." B Yard at Pelican Bay State Prison. Dear John xxxxxx,  2019 saw the expansion of ARC's Hope and Redemption Team (HART) to Pelican Bay State Priso…

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February 5, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Historic Town Hall Inside California Prison

Historic Town Hall Inside California Prison Last Friday, we co-hosted a Los Angeles District Attorney candidate town hall inside California State Prison - Los Angeles County (CSP-LAC) Rachel Rossi, George Gascón, and Alex Cohen on stage at a DA Candid…

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January 31, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Gratitude Tour at the State Capitol

Gratitude Tour at the State Capitol Many ARC members felt the hopelessness and despair of being sentenced to life in prison as youth. ARC and partners in the Capitol as part of a Gratitude Tour (photo: Mara Tasker) Dear John xxxxxx,    …

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January 21, 2020 at 2:43 PM

"Like Sitting in God's Lap": A Retreat with ARC

"Like Sitting in God's Lap": A Retreat with ARC The fellowship and love on display all weekend beautifully represented what ARC is at its core: a support and advocacy network... The ARC Community at our 2020 Annual Retreat (photo: Kabir Cardenas) …

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January 7, 2020 at 1:21 AM

Every generation has its hero. Meet ours.

Every generation has its hero. Meet ours. Dear John xxxxxx,  This Friday, JUST MERCY hits theaters everywhere, and our team at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) couldn’t be more excited for you to experience it. We had a chance to see the film last mon…

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December 31, 2019 at 11:15 PM

ARC Year in Review, Matching Gift, and VIDEO

ARC Year in Review, Matching Gift, and VIDEO As we count down the final days of 2019, I wanted to share this new video with you and to give you a quick ARC Year in Review.   Dear John xxxxxx,  As we count down the final days of 2019 and gear up for a su…

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December 27, 2019 at 12:41 AM

Michael B. Jordan, Lakers bring holiday cheer to incarcerated youth

Michael B. Jordan, Lakers bring holiday cheer to incarcerated youth Lifting the humanity of our incarcerated youth Dear John xxxxxx,  Since my own release from prison, my greatest passion has been mentoring youth in juvenile hall. With s…

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December 20, 2019 at 10:55 PM

Play for Justice with the Sacramento Kings

Play for Justice with the Sacramento Kings The Sacramento Kings played a basketball game with the men inside Folsom as part of Play for Justice, presented by the Represent Justice campaign.  Sacramento Kings with ARC and Represent Justice at Folsom State…

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December 11, 2019 at 11:59 PM

LA Times Features Common Concert, ARC, and Represent Justice

LA Times Features Common Concert, ARC, and Represent Justice Common, in partnership with Represent Justice, Imagine Justice, and ARC, performed an amazing show for the men incarcerated at CRC. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times) Dear Joh…

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December 5, 2019 at 12:19 AM

The Gift of Home: Match Extended!

The Gift of Home: Match Extended! There's still time to double your impact! Dear John xxxxxx, We're thrilled to report that the response to Giving Tuesday this year was unprecedented, raising crucial funding to fuel ARC’s work!   We're so grateful and h…

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December 3, 2019 at 2:51 PM

The Gift of Home

The Gift of Home Today on #GivingTuesday you can double your impact! Dear John xxxxxx,  On Giving Tuesday, we at ARC are humbled by the support we feel all around us.   Through your engagement, you empower ARC to create a more equitable justice system fo…

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November 29, 2019 at 5:43 PM

Bringing Hope to Those Inside [VIDEO]

Bringing Hope to Those Inside  [VIDEO] Watch the moving NowThis video about our Hope and Redemption team. ARC's Hope and Redemption Team (HART) inside Calipatria State Prison for a graduation for currently incarcerated men. (NowThisNews) …

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November 27, 2019 at 8:03 PM

Gratitude: A Year in Images

Gratitude: A Year in Images This Thanksgiving, we're pleased to share with you images of our work welcoming our brothers and sisters home. Dear John xxxxxx,  With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are so grateful that you are a part of the…

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November 23, 2019 at 1:17 AM

Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays Sam Lewis and his family roller skating in 2016. Dear John xxxxxx,  During my 24 years of incarceration, one of the things that distressed me most was my inability to be home for the holidays. Having always underst…

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November 5, 2019 at 1:19 AM

On the Fire Line

On the Fire Line As wildfires rage and homes are evacuated throughout California, I am reminded of how I found myself and my pathway to redemption A photo of the Maria fire from Ventura Training Center on Friday morning. (credit: Kabir Cardenas) …

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October 18, 2019 at 7:37 PM

Addressing the Unique Needs of Incarcerated Women

Addressing the Unique Needs of Incarcerated Women I had the honor of speaking on a panel of formerly incarcerated women and gender non-conforming people (GNC) for the Select Cmte on Incarcerated Women Dear John xxxxxx,  In Los Angeles two nights ago, I h…

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October 10, 2019 at 11:37 PM

Transforming Futures: Meet Miguel Garcia

Transforming Futures: Meet Miguel Garcia Inspiring ARC member Miguel Garcia is new Policy Coordinator at ARC.  Meet Miguel Garcia, ARC's new Policy Coordinator, who has been an ARC member for five years.  Dear John xxxxxx,  Last week, …

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October 8, 2019 at 6:04 PM

Victory! LA County Probation Oversight Commission Will Be Created

Victory! LA County Probation Oversight Commission Will Be Created LA County Board of Supervisors voted to create the Probation Oversight Commission, a body that will have real oversight over LA's Probation Department ARC members and staff in coalition…

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  Sam Lewis, Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) · [email protected]

October 5, 2019 at 8:30 AM

"Vanishing Violence": ARC Members in SF Chronicle

"Vanishing Violence": ARC Members in SF Chronicle "There are a lot of people that were very young who are still suffering...," said ARC member and former policy director Michael Mendoza Dear John xxxxxx,  Since you're such a strong ally of our work, I w…

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September 23, 2019 at 7:42 PM

Dispatch from Norway #2

Dispatch from Norway #2 On Thursday, we visited Bastoy Prison, a minimum-security facility on an island three kilometers from the mainland and about an hour from Oslo.    Dear John xxxxxx,  On Thursday, we visited Bastoy Prison, a minimum-security facili…

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September 18, 2019 at 6:59 PM

Dispatch from Norway

Dispatch from Norway Dear John xxxxxx,  You’re probably wondering what in the world I’m doing over 5,000 miles away from home in Norway this week…   During this trip—my first ever to Europe—I am part of a group of criminal justice reform activists who ar…

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September 16, 2019 at 11:59 PM

ARC Policy Updates!

ARC Policy Updates! Last week marked the end of the California legislative season, and three bills took huge steps forward on their path to becoming law.  Dear John xxxxxx,   Last week marked the end of the California legislative season and…

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September 15, 2019 at 3:59 PM

Building the Rams Stadium, Rebuilding Lives

Building the Rams Stadium, Rebuilding Lives ARC members featured on NFL Network Dear John xxxxxx,  For many, Sundays in the fall mean watching the NFL with friends and family. This Sunday morning, I'm pleased to share with you an NFL video feature high…

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August 30, 2019 at 4:03 PM

UPDATE: Link to National Geographic Channel Featuring ARC Members!

UPDATE: Link to National Geographic Channel Featuring ARC Members! National Geographic will air “Surviving Maximum Security: Back Inside,” hosted by CNN correspondent Lisa Ling and featuring ARC members  Dear John xxxxxx,   Last week, Sam shared with you…

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August 23, 2019 at 5:28 PM

National Geographic Channel to Feature ARC Members Next Monday!

National Geographic Channel to Feature ARC Members Next Monday! National Geographic will air “Surviving Maximum Security: Back Inside,” hosted by CNN correspondent Lisa Ling and featuring ARC members  Dear John xxxxxx,  I …

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August 21, 2019 at 6:45 PM

Urgent Call to Action: ACA 6 Floor Vote This Thursday!

Urgent Call to Action: ACA 6 Floor Vote This Thursday! Tomorrow, the CA Assembly is expected to vote on ACA 6, which would help end taxation without representation for Californians on parole Dear John xxxxxx   Over the weekend, I shared with you some of …

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August 18, 2019 at 5:25 PM

#FreeTheVote for Californians on Parole

#FreeTheVote for Californians on Parole For five years, I was unable to vote. During elections, I felt like I still had not paid my debt to society, as if I were not a part of my community Dear John xxxxxx, This week, I sat before the Los …

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July 23, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Superheroes

Superheroes I’ve always thought of firefighters as superheroes, ever since men in big yellow suits pulled my family out of a car wreck when I was five years old. Dear John xxxxxx, I’ve always thought of firefighters as sup…

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  Patrick Sirois · [email protected]

July 15, 2019 at 9:01 PM

FW: Giving Back

FW: Giving Back I would encourage you to read a brief but illuminating article about HART recently published by CDCR. Dear John xxxxxx,   Over the weekend, you should have received a message from ARC’s new Executive Director, Sam Lewis (…

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July 14, 2019 at 5:51 PM

Giving Back

Giving Back What I hear over and over again is that ARC members want to give back—to their families and to their communities, as well as to those left behind  The ARC team after a beach cleanup earlier this summer.  Dea…

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  Patrick Sirois · [email protected]

July 4, 2019 at 12:32 AM

FW: Hello, From My First Day As Executive Director

FW: Hello, From My First Day As Executive Director To follow-up Sam Lewis’s first correspondence with you as Executive Director, I want to reiterate his thanks to our funders, allies, and dear friends. Dear John xxxxxx,   As a quick foll…

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July 1, 2019 at 10:46 PM

Hello On My First Day As Executive Director

Hello On My First Day As Executive Director I want to express my deep gratitude to all of our supporters, allies, and ARC members, who collectively fuel this strong and vital organization. ARC Executive Director Sam Lewis speaking wit…

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