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Black Lives Matter Founder Holds Jail Reform Event in Pasadena
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Black Lives Matter Founder Holds Jail Reform Event in Pasadena

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing WriterDecember 12, 2019

Activist, public speaker, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Global Network and Chair of Reform L.A. Jails Patrisse Cullors, joined by four candidates for L.A. County District Attorney, held a panel in Pasadena Saturday, November 9 aimed at raising awareness around mass incarceration and mental illness. During the festive evening event, the panelists/ candidates talked about the importance of redirecting the mentally ill from jail to treatment. Their mission statement has been summed up in the social media hashtags: #REFORMLAJAILS #CARENOTCAGES #CARINGISEASY.

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Harris Honors first Back on Track L.A. Participants

by Brandon Brooks, Managing Editor & Jennifer Bihm, Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2016

California Attorney General Kamala Harris revisited Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic January 5 Castaic January 5, to present 53 participants of the Back on Track Los Angeles anti-recidivism program with certificates of recognition. The program was launched in March of last year via a $750,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Second Chance Act. An emotional Harris addressed the class during a press conference at the center, where she also thanked all who were involved in the program. “Let me start by thanking you for proving that it can be done,” Harris told program facilitators and participants. “This