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How do you divert justice-involved individuals into specialized programs that address the root causes of their criminal activity?

Applying for a job is tough, particularly in this challenging economic climate. For those Californians with a criminal history, the obstacles for getting employment often appear insurmountable.

Poor people do not shoulder the burden alone; we all share the cost, whether we acknowledge it or not. Given this impact, what is the face of poverty in California?

A youth curfew has not only proven ineffective, it targets a group that commits less than 7% of Oakland’s crime. Why not a curfew that targets the demographic responsible for 80% of the city’s crime?

Help us provide a vital safety net for homeless mothers at Cameo House.