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CURB Overview of the 2021-22 May Revision Corrections Budget
Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) is a statewide coalition of organizations working to reduce the number of people imprisoned in California and the number of prisons and jails in the state. We advocate for an investment in justice that centers care, not punishment. READ & DOWNLOAD THE PDF: 2021-22 May Revisions Corrections Budget
The People’s Plan for Prison Closure
As a coalition of more than 80 organizations working to reduce the number of people in prisons, reduce the number of existing prisons, and redirect funding to build the infrastructure of vulnerable communities, Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) strongly supports Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal for prison closures. Our community is proud to share
CURB Statement on the Deactivation of California Correctional Center (CCC)
Yesterday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced the deactivation of California Correctional Center (CCC) in Susanville by June 30, 2022. The deactivation of CCC, a remote, 58 year old facility in need of over $500 million in infrastructure repairs, is part of the Newsom Administration’s plan to close two state-owned prisons (the first, Deuel Vocational Institution
CURB Overview of the 2021-22 Proposed Corrections Budget
Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) is a statewide coalition of organizations working to reduce the number of people imprisoned in California and the number of prisons and jails in the state. We advocate for an investment in justice that centers care, not punishment. READ & DOWNLOAD THE PDF: 2021-22 Proposed Corrections Budget
Governor Newsom Signs Racial Justice Act Into Law
Historic landmark legislation “We are thankful that Governor Newsom signed the Racial Justice Act and proud of our state for taking a fist step at confronting the racist roots of the criminal legal system. Far too many Black families have been torn apart due to systemic racism and it is time that we address that
CURB Overview of the 2020-21 Enacted Corrections Budget
Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) is a statewide coalition of organizations working to reduce the number of people imprisoned in California and the number of prisons and jails in the state. We advocate for an investment in justice that centers care, not punishment. READ & DOWNLOAD THE PDF: 2020-21 Enacted Corrections Budget
URGENT ACTION ALERT! Tell Governor Newsom Closing 2 State Owned Prisons is the Right Thing To Do!
Governor Newsom proposed closing 2 state prisons in his 2020-21 budget proposal but it isn’t clear whether he will prioritize closing state owned prisons or a privately owned facility that the state leases. CURB supports closing at least 2 state owned facilities! California must continue to reduce the prison population and capture the $400 million
#ClemencyCoast2Coast: Join us Tomorrow to Call on Governors in California and New York to #LetThemGo
In the wake of COVID-19, CURB, California Coalition for Women Prisoners and The DROP LWOP Coalition join with public health officials, families of incarcerated people, incarcerated people, and community advocates in demanding that Governor Newsom and the state legislature take immediate action to execute their legal responsibility to protect vulnerable people in prisons, especially older