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Criminal Justice

Issues such as over-incarceration, inadequate access to legal representation, and harsh sentencing have prompted discussions about reforming the criminal justice system. The United States incarcerates more people per capita than any other country. One in three Americans has a criminal record. The problem is particularly acute among young Black men in Los Angeles, where the police and the courts have a demonstrative record of disparate treatment of racial minorities in arrests and sentencing. Further, since the pandemic, the number of prosecutors, public defenders, court reporters, and interpreters have decreased, slowing the wheels of justice to a halt and ensuring longer pretrial detentions for many.  Ongoing efforts by civil rights groups and activists, including Social Justice LA, are instrumental in drawing attention to these issues and in implementing reforms that enhance fairness, transparency, and community engagement.    

Get Involved

Volunteer - LAFLA: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

  • Volunteers who want to help provide legal services to clients in Los Angeles County. These opportunities extend to any community member who is willing to aid in projects like client intake, self help, and legal clinics and projects. 

 

VOLUNTEER – Friends Outside in Los Angeles County | FOLA | 626-795-7607

  • Friends Outside accepts all volunteers ages 15-90 from all backgrounds. Volunteers would provide support services to families of those incarcerated by linking them to community organization and government programs. Spanish-English language communication skills is a plus.

 

Anti Recidivism Coalition

  • ARC's mission is to end mass incarceration by strengthening rehabilitative and reentry programs in California state prisons. 

 

Volunteer — Unite The People Inc.

  • Unite the People Inc. is a California non-profit that deals with the national problem of mass incarceration and social justice. They want to bring beneficial change to those disproportionately affected by this black and white system. They hope to aid as many individuals who wish to be contributing members to society. 

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