Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)

Check out this concert on Sunday!

April is National Second Chance Month! What do we mean by a “second chance?” When we refer to “second chances” we are talking about supporting people returning home from incarceration and believing in their capacity to change and rise above their past. This idea of second chances also acknowledges societal factors (racism, classism, overpolicing, etc) that have prevented individuals receiving a real and fair “first chance.” Share what a second chance means with a friend! And follow us to hear more of our second chance stories. #AntiRecidivismCoalition #EndMassIncarceration #FormerlyIncarcerated #SecondChances #WeLoveSecondChances

In collaboration with LA County's Justice Care and Opportunities Department, this outdoor resource fair features networking opportunities, workshops, and exhibition booths from a range of local community-based organizations that will support your next steps in reentry!

We are so proud of our Executive Director, Sam Lewis, for being a finalist in the LA Executive Leadership Awards!

We're thrilled to announce our State Policy Priorities for 2025! Our state legislation brings hope to our incarcerated community, fair wages for our heroic incarcerated hand crews, expungement opportunities for formerly incarcerated firefighters, a renewed chance to end slavery in California, and much more! Swipe through to learn about our bills. Stay tuned for more updates! #Policy #Hope #Change 

Happy International Women’s Day! Watch the full video for the story of Afeni Shakur, Tupac’s mother and incredible activist and person. She was a valuable member of the Black Panther Party fighting for change, and even was in jail for her work while pregnant with Tupac. So many women’s stories like this go untold. Let’s remember them!! #WomensHistoryMonth #AntiRecidivismCoalition

One of the seven criminogenic needs to prevent returning to prison is prosocial behavior (community)! ARC provides this for people in a number of ways, one of which being retreats. Retreats are an integral part of the ARC experience. Building community and fostering lasting relationships is a cornerstone of ARC, and so is going into nature to connect with ourselves and each other. These opportunities also show members that there is more out there for them than they have previously experienced. Our retreats into nature allows us to connect with our community outside of our day-to-day lives, creating special memories and lasting impact. It is important for our members to know they have a support system of people who care about their well being and are like-minded on the path of rehabilitation and hope. These memorable moments bring us closer, and remind us that there is value in healing and communing in nature. #AntiRecidivismCoalition #Nature #Community

Last year we posted about our very first cohort graduation from LACTC, our newest fire crew training program in Calabasas. We’re so excited to announce that six of the graduates have already been hired by Cal Fire and are now professional firefighters. It’s amazing to see the hard work that these individuals have put in and how it has paid off. Let’s give them some love in the comments!! #AntiRecidivismCoalition #FormerlyIncarcerated #Firefighting

ARC is MOVING! Our office is closed until March 17th, and then we will be at our new office: 601 N Alvarado St Los Angeles, CA 90026 Come visit us in our new space!!

Happy International Women’s Day! Women face unique challenges in the criminal justice system. The system was built for men, leaving women's needs unaddressed. A gender-responsive approach is necessary to account for systemic inequities. Many women enter the system due to coercion or abusive relationships. Economic and emotional dependence can also lead to criminal involvement, and intimate partner violence is often times a major factor in women's incarceration. ARC’s Women’s Department is dedicated to addressing these needs!