Category Archives: Crime and Safety

UnCommon Law

UnCommon Law’s mission is to provide access to justice and healing for people impacted by incarceration. We deliver trauma-informed, healing-centered mental health and legal counseling to help provide a safe pathway home for people currently serving lengthy prison terms in …
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Voices for Pets

Voices For Pets (VFP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to ending violence against animals in the Bay area/Contra Costa County. We track animal cruelty cases through the court system to strengthen and enforce laws against animal crimes, while advocating …
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Become a trained volunteer Victim Advocate or a Help Line volunteer and provide emotional support to victims and survivors. Advise a Board: Consider a community leadership role by serving on a local advisory board. Take Steps to Raise Funds: Sign …
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California Reentry Program

The California Reentry Program at San Quentin State Prison is an independent advising program that seeks to cover a wide array of future parolees’ needs. Our services include academic advising, referrals to housing resources, job advice/placement, child-support issues, support groups, …
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California Reentry Program

Volunteer reentry advisors needed at San Quentin State Prison. Advisors provide one-on-one meetings weekly with prisoners to assist them with resources related to reeentry, such as housing, substance abuse treatment, job training, and education.

Soul Shoppe

Soul Shoppe supports school communities by providing interactive > workshops and assemblies that teach students useful communication > skills, conflict resolution and community building. We provide > programs that teach students important skills to support them in all > areas …
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Justice Now

Justice Now is a human rights organization that works with people in women’s prisons and local communities to create a safe, compassionate world without prisons. Our mission is to end violence against women and to stop imprisonment by partnering with …
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Jails to Jobs

Jails to Jobs is an organization that gives ex-offenders the tools they need to find employment. On this website you’ll find a step-by-step plan to follow as you carry out your job search. From researching potential employers and writing resumes …
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