Who We Are
Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) is a Black-led statewide coalition of more than 80 grassroots organizations. Our three point mission is to reduce the number of incarcerated people in California; reduce the number of prison and jails in our state; and shift wasteful spending away from incarceration and toward healthy community investments.
Founded in 2003, our coalition amplifies the work of community leaders on issues like sentencing reform, justice reinvestment and prison closure. Our invest/divest framework bridges movements for environmental, social, racial, and economic justice in California and across the nation.
CURB’s network of community organizers is a thriving, growing movement consisting of thousands of passionate people inside and outside of prisons and jails who believe in our mission.
CURB’s Impact
140,000
We have stopped over 140,000 new prison and jail beds from ever being built.
$3.2 Billion
We stopped a $3.2 Billion new jail proposal in Los Angeles in its tracks.
2003
Founded in 2003, CURB has fought to free our communities for 20 years and counting.
“Jails Last”
Because of CURB’s legislative work, California has adopted a "Jails Last" public safety goal.
The Needle
Through public education and media campaigns, we have shifted the conversation on human caging in California.
$400 Million
We have moved hundreds of millions of dollars to proven methods of safety.
Racial Justice Act
California passed historic legislation that confronts racism in our legal system, one of many landmark bills co-sponsored by CURB.
Drop LWOP
We are leading the fight against all forms of Death Penalty, including Life Without Parole.
#CloseCAPrisons
CURB's multi-year vision to close 10 state-owned prisons in California.
Our Team
Our Board of Directors
CURB Member Organizations
