June, 2012
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
With the passage of Wednesday budget, the state stands to save hundreds of millions of dollars — and save juveniles in the state's youth correctional system years of incarceration. The Ella Baker Center has worked tirelessly for the past few years to bring an end to this harmful practice. KPCC's Rina Palta talks with Sumayyah Waheed of the Ella Baker Center about this important victory.
> moreTuesday, June 26, 2012
Dangerous Time Adds Provision No Longer Allowed in California Youth Prisons, Impacting 1,000 Youth
> moreMonday, June 25, 2012
We welcome the decision but call for more action on issue affecting hundreds of Californians.
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Colorlines
Thursday, June 7, 2012
With SB 1506 (co-sponsored by the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights) California Senators had an unprecedented opportunity to create a much needed solution that would save California $200 million per year and make our communities safer.
> moreSunday, June 3, 2012
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is disappointed with the State Senate’s failure to pass common-sense drug reform on May 31, 2012.
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