Project Rebound at Cal State Los Angeles

Hey PR Family, check out this News Tribune ‘From the Big House to the State House:’ Former prisoner elected to seat in Washington by Chacour Koop although this article is from November 2020 it’s still a great historic win and read! Preview: A formerly incarcerated candidate was elected to the Washington state legislature in a historic win. Tarra Simmons, who was imprisoned on drug and theft convictions, was elected as the 23rd District state representative in Kitsap Coun...ty about 40 miles north of Tacoma. She believes she’s the first candidate sentenced to prison to be a state legislator in Washington. Simmons campaigned on civil rights issues, including prison reform. Read Full Article Here: https://www.thenewstribune.com//elec/article246964337.html #projectreboundcalstatela

Hey PR Family, are you interested in volunteering? You can volunteer for Prison Education Project (PEP). According to their website PEP volunteers help by investing their time and sharing their personal experiences and knowledge. Volunteers expose in-custody students to substantive content that allows them to transform their lives. Each volunteer commits to one 90-minute session per week for seven weeks. Volunteers give presentations in groups in one of the following modules: Academic Orientation, Life Skills, Enrichment. Information and Video Via http://www.prisoneducationproject.org/volunteer.html. Click here to Volunteer: https://www.pepforms.org/volunteer

Good Read Alert to stay informed by CAL MATTERS Newsom asks Biden for aid written by Emily Hoeven Preview: In a Tuesday letter to Biden, Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed California’s eagerness to support your bold agenda by sharing our experiences implementing progressive policy on everything from workers’ rights to climate change. But even as Newsom depicted California as a model for national programs, he hinted at numerous challenges facing the state. Here’s a breakdown of key requests Newsom made of the Biden-Harris administration...(use link for more)Full Article Here: https://us11.campaign-archive.com/ #projectreboundcalstatela

TOMORROW join in our Trauma Recovery Event with Marc Vahanian on February 15th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOMED !!!! We look forward to seeing you, so make sure to mark your calendars. Join Zoom Meeting: https://buff.ly/3cksNMp and Meeting ID: 815 0825 1146. For more information on Marc Vahanian visit his website: https://buff.ly/36kjckU. #projectreboundcalstatela #pushingboundaries

Register for Voices of Freedom - Stories of Hope from Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Rising Scholars Students, featuring Reginald Dwayne Betts, Award-winning American poet and New York Times author. Description: Join the California Community Colleges Rising Scholars Network and the Campaign for College Opportunity as we highlight the powerful voices of students who have experienced incarceration. Time: Feb 5, 2021, 10:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada RegisterHere:https://cccconfer.zoom.us//regis/WN_gQ_FyM5mSpKHkOoKnDfYmg\ or Scan the QR code to register.

Hey PR Family make sure to check out this article from Yes Magazine Where Incarceration Isn’t the Answer Mark P. Fancher. Preview: Progressive voices long ago characterized America’s penal system as a failure. However, in recent years, even a few button-down conservative, law-and-order types have grudgingly acknowledged the need for change. Of course, they don’t sign on to so-called bleeding heart concerns about human rights. Full Article Here: https://www.yesmagazine.org//where-incarceration-isnt-the/ Let us know what you think down below! #projectreboundcalstatela

Hey PR Family, check out this WSU Insider ‘Community Classroom’ series to focus on potential solutions for school-to-prison pipeline. The next upcoming event is at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 25; topic The role of the community in disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. Panelists: * Ericka Walters Founder and CEO of Launching Legacies * Harry B. Grant, Jr. Registered drug and alcohol counselor * Emmanuel Manny Garcia Middle school/high school counselor for the Soa...p Lake School District Register Here: bit.ly/39saqn4 See more

Weekly Check-in, hope you all are good and safe! As the spring semester rolls around we are excited for what can be the start of your academic journey or your continued journey to success! A quick motivating reminder There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs. - Zig Ziglar #projectreboundcalstatela

Hey PR family, make sure to check out this YouTube video by CORA Learning on Insurrection at the Capital Justice and Reconciliation on our Campus and in our Nation. Facilitators: Lasana Hotep (University of California, Berkeley), J. Luke Wood(San Diego State University), and Frank Harris III (San Diego State University) The purpose of this video is to create a discussion on the events that happened on January 6, 2021, contemplating how to respond, and offer recommendations for college and university leaders on how to advocate for justice and reconciliation in our campuses and our nation. Link to full video : https://youtu.be/zxP8K3SwtJ8 #projectreboundcalstatela

Hey PR Family, @kadiaguilar is conducting a research study for her CSUN MSW Graduate Program, Are you formerly incarcerated? Do you identify as Multiracial? . If you are interested please fill out this survey Survey Link: https://csun.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_086UwtJsrnH4OUJ Or scan QR Code to be directed to the surgery! #projectreboundcalstatela

Good afternoon PR family! Check out this article from OPB.org Gov. Kate Brown moves to close 3 Oregon prisons By Lauren Dake. The governor wants the three prisons closed by July 2022... The governor said she believes the money could be better invested elsewhere, such as early childhood education. This a step in the right direction! Scan QR code for the full article or use the link below! Full Article Here: https://www.opb.org//15/oregon-kate-brown-prison-closures/