Posted on June 22, 2021
6/22/21 Editors and Writers of The Los Angeles Times, We’re writing in hopes of evolving The Los Angeles Times’ coverage on prison closure. An article released two days after Juneteenth sought to center the narrative that closing prisons equals economic devastation. This dialogue reminds us of the arguments of the Antebellum South. Like prisons, slavery…
Posted on June 2, 2021
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. Governor Newsom’s May Revision of the 2021-22 budget for Corrections…
Posted on May 14, 2021
Despite prison closures and historically low prison populations, California is failing to end its addiction to prison spending, advocates say SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA––In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise Budget for 2021-22 released today, Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) provided the following statement: CURB applauds the major investments in health and human services…
Posted on April 20, 2021
Posted on April 14, 2021
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…
Posted on February 24, 2021
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. Governor Newsom’s 2021-22 proposed budget for Corrections includes $13.1 billion…
Posted on February 22, 2021
Dear Sub 5 Committee Leaders, Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) writes in strong opposition to any additional funding to CDCR for infrastructure related projects. Over the past 5 years, there have been substantial increases to state spending on corrections. This year, Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed $13.1 billion dollars out of the general…
Posted on October 22, 2020
We’re hiring! Come join the CURB team. Applications Due Friday, 11/16/20. Send a cover letter and resumé to steve@sjanda.com. CURB is seeking a passionate person with strong organizing and communications skills to serve as a full-time Statewide Coordinator with a particular focus on Membership Engagement. Responsibilities: Create and implement a strategic plan for increasing member…
Posted on October 22, 2020
We’re Hiring! Come join the CURB team. Applications Due Friday, 11/16/20. Send a cover letter and resumé to steve@sjanda.com. Full-Time Statewide Coordinator: Policy/Advocacy 2021 CURB is seeking a passionate person in Sacramento or the Bay Area, with strong organizing and communications skills to serve as a full-time Statewide Coordinator with a particular focus on Policy…
Posted on June 16, 2020
Connecting the dots between Police and Prisons: Corrections officers are cops too! Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) is a coalition of grassroots organizations working to reduce the number of people incarcerated in our state. We’re fighting to stop new cages from being built and shut down existing jails, prisons and immigration detention centers.…
