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LSPC Celebrates 30 Years
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This year, Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) proudly celebrates 30 years of organizing against the prison industrial complex. Over the past three decades, LSPC has seen the collapse and re-birth of the anti-prison movement while also witnessing the incredible growth and devastating effects of the prison system on people in prison, their loved ones and the broader community. |
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LSPC collaborating on Hard Knock Radio's "Without Walls"
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On the airwaves, the traiblazing Without Walls program is a monthly show on Hard Knock Radio that offers news, personal stories and cultural highlights about the Prison Industrial Complex that affect our state and nation. |
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Fighting for the Right to Vote
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All of Us or None is fighting to ensure that anyone otherwise eligible to vote who is serving time for a misdemeanor or felony conviction in a county jail, or is on probation or off parole, can exercise the right in California to cast a ballot. |
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2008 Summer Interns
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During Summer 2008, LSPC hosted eight interns from all over the United States and around the world. |
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Making the Transition
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Through our collaborative work on the Transitions Clinic, LSPC is working toimprove community health care for formerly incarcerated people. |
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Legal Briefs
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As part of CURB, we filed an amicus curiae brief in a case that is being heard by a three-judge panel in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California. We also agreed to act as co-counsel in a case in the superior court in Sacramento. |
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From the Capitol
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During the ‘07-’08 legislative session, LSPC staff worked on six bills—far more than we ever have before! We have been learning about and concentrating on working through legislation, as we believe LSPC has enough strength to make significant change this way. We’re also working hard on our grassroots organizing, as well as continuing to develop a legal strategy that will bring about real change. |
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An Age of Dignity
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LSPC remains deeply committed to fighting for the rights of older people affected by incarceration. We also recognize that winning meaningful change requires a long-term vision and collaboration from a diverse community of dedicated people and organizations. |
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Staff and Board Changes
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In the past year, we have welcomed new staff and board members, and also said goodbye to some of our comrades in the struggle. |
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Habeas Collaborations Continue
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The Habeas Project continues to train and support volunteer attorneys from law firms around the state, as well as solo practitioners representing survivors of domestic violence with challenging their convictions under California Penal Code section 1473.5. |
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Family Unity Project launches
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With the goal of promoting the health and well-being of families and communities impacted by incarceration, LSPC has launched a new component, called the Family Unity Project. This work unites three of LSPC’s projects: the Family Advocacy Network (FAN), Prison Family Work and the Family Rights Project. |
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Recent Publications:
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California Investigates a Mother-and-Child Prison Center
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LSPC staff collaborated with freelance writer Solomon Moore on this New York Times article. |
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Pregnant Women in California Prisons and Jails: A Guide for Prisoners and Legal Advocates
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This manual provides information on your legal rights as a pregnant woman in jail or prison as well as general information about pregnancy. |
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Challenging the Health Impacts of Incarceration: The Role for Community Health Workers
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Co-authored by LSPC Family Advocacy Coordinator Donna Willmott; published in the California Journal of Health Promotion. (PDF format - requires Adobe Acrobat) |
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Being Old and Doing Time: Functional Impairment and Averse Experiences of Geriatric Female Prisoners
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Co-authored by LSPC Advocacy Coordinator Heidi Strupp and Family Advocacy Coordinator Donna Willmott; published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. (PDF format - requires Adobe Acrobat) |
