LARRP Co-Sponsors District Attorney Candidate Forum
The District Attorney is one of the most powerful elected officials in the state and plays a critical role in the criminal justice system. Recent decisions in that office are hindering and helping our efforts towards criminal justice reform, including the implementation of pretrial programs and alternatives to incarceration.
Join a community forum with the candidates to discuss "Public Safety Realignment," drug policy, juvenile justice, sentencing reform, and ending the death penalty. Click here for event flyers in English and Spanish.
Tuesday, October 9th at 6 p.m.
Bethel A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles
7900 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles 90047
Sponsored by LARRP, Community Coalition, ACLU of Southern California, Drug Policy Alliance, and Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches. For more information email karren@CoCoSouthLA.org
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POLICY CORNER
The LARRP Policy Committee continues its efforts at both the state and local levels levels.While the current state legislative session has concluded, the committee is making plans to support and perhaps initiate bills for the new session.
Within Los Angeles County, the committee continues to provide research and data to support the implementation of pretrial programs and alternatives to incarceration. The goals are to reduce jail population, increase pubic safety by increasing rehabilitative approaches, and avoid new construction or costly, long-term contracts that would send county jail inmates to other counties.
The Policy Committee meets monthly on the 3rd Friday from 11 .m. - 1 p.m. Contact info@lareentry for further information.
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Attend the PSRT Monthly Meetings!
The Public Safety Realignment Team (PSRT) is the body of county departments responsible for implementing prison realignment in Los Angeles County. They have one community representative. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday from 3 - 4 p.m. at the Hall of Administration, 7th Floor.
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Faith-Based Organizations Meet October 25th
The bimonthly meeting of the Faith-Based Organizations subcommittee will meet on October 25th from 3 - 5 p.m. at a location to be announced. Click here for the flyer. To RSVP and for further information, please contact Cheryl Branch (323) 238-0445 |
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Last Chance for Capacity Building Programs!
Registrations for two workshop series are closing very soon. See the registration information below.
Preparing Successful Disability Claims
October 12th & 19th
Citrus Valley Medical Center
1115 S, Sunset Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
Cost: $50 for the series
This three-workshop series is designed for people that are currently assisting or planning to assist clients in completing disability benefits applications. The third workshop will be scheduled and taught by Social Security Administration.
For more information and to register, click here:
http://octoberpreparingdisabilityclaims.eventbrite.com |
The Project Management Lifecycle
This two-part workshop will explore the concepts, skills, and techniques that lead to successful projects.
Session 1: October 2nd 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Session 2: October 23rd 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(Cost $25 to cover both sessions)
Community Partners
1000 N. Alameda Street, 2nd Floor
Located at The California Endowment
For more information and to register, click here:
http://projectmanagementlifecycle.eventbrite.com
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Voting Rights & Education
Get the Word Out!
On October 1st, 2012, individuals who have successfully completed one year of Post-Release Community Supervision without any violations will be discharged from community supervision. These individuals will regain their right to vote.
Contact your elections local office for more information on how to engage currently and formerly incarcerated Californians.
To educate as many people as possible about voting rights before Election Day this November 6, 2012, the ACLU of California has developed nonpartisan election materials. Any of the materials described below can be ordered free of charge, to help get the word out before Election Day. All of the materials are available in Spanish.
"Every Vote Counts" Palm Cards, Posters, and Video Message: These explain the voting rights and eligibility of persons previously and currently involved in the criminal justice system.
"Let Me Vote" Palm Cards: This card explains a voter's rights on Election Day and provides a hotline number for questions or problems.
"Let Me Vote" Stickers: These small, 1.75-inch diameter stickers are easy to add to your own election-related materials. They contain the hotline number that voters can call to get help before and on Election Day.
"Let Me Vote" Training Video: This short, 5-minute video can be incorporated into your existing GOTV training and highlights the common problems and confusion that voters might encounter at the polls.
Voter Empowerment Brochures: Available as a PDF, this brochure contains comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked questions about voter registration, early voting, vote-by-mail, and voting rights on Election Day.
Email:letmevote@aclusandiego.org to order any of these free materials. For more information about voting and the upcoming election, go to their website,
www.aclusandiego.org/voting/rights
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CA Forward Releases New Pretrial & Community Supervision Report
California Forward has released a new report titled: Pretrial Detention & Community Supervision: Best Practices and Resources for California Counties Partnership Releases Its Report: Pretrial Detention & Community Supervision: Best Practices and Resources for California Counties. ( Click here to download a copy)Their new website (http://www.cafwd.org/pages/pce) is a great source of information about research, resources, and capacity building opportunities. |
Los Angeles County Releases Report on Deaths from
Chronic Liver Disease & Cirrhosis
Los Angeles County Dept. of Pubic Health recently released a report titled "Disparities in Deaths from Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis, Los Angeles County, 2000-2008". Each year, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis kills more than 1,100 people in Los Angeles County. It is often under-recognized as an important health concern, especially among Hispanics, who have the highest rates of death from chronic liver disease.
The most common causes of chronic liver disease are excessive alcohol consumption, chronic infection with viral hepatitis, and drug-induced liver damage. Obesity can also increase the risk for developing chronic liver disease, especially if combined with these other risk factors, causing a condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Steps that can be taken to prevent chronic liver disease include drinking in moderation, being vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, not misusing over-the-counter medications, and following healthcare provider instructions when taking prescription medications. Maintaining a healthy body weight is also important.The report is available online at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/epi/
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