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DESCRIPTION:Our campaign to reform California's juvenile justice system is making 
 progress in\nSacramento. The California Legislature is currently 
 considering two groundbreaking\nbills that would make it easier for 
 families impacted by imprisonment to stay\ntogether -- now it's up to us to 
 make sure our elected officials do the right thing.\nOn Monday, March 10th, 
 we're holding a rally and press conference to show our\nrepresentatives 
 that we care about all of California's families. Can you join us?\nLunch 
 will be provided, and we can arrange transportation from the Bay Area if 
 we\nknow you're coming. Click here to 
 RSVP:\nhttp://www.ellabakercenter.org/page.php?pageid=74&contentid=399\n\nWHAT: 
         Justice For Families Rally & Press Conference\nWHEN:         
 Monday, March 10, 2008\n              9:30 AM\nWHERE:         State Capitol 
 Building, Sacramento\n\nRSVP 
 Now:\nhttp://www.ellabakercenter.org/page.php?pageid=74&contentid=399\n\nThis 
 event will demonstrate support for the Family Communications and 
 Rehabilitation\nAct (SB 1250), sponsored by Senator Leland Yee. The bill -- 
 which Books Not Bars\nhelped draft -- seeks to reduce the barriers to 
 communication between imprisoned\nyouth and their families by reducing the 
 costs to call home, allowing communication\nin native languages, and 
 helping families visit their kids. We'll also highlight the\nKeeping 
 Families Whole Act (AB 2070-Bass), which will help families stay 
 together\nwhen a parent is incarcerated.\n\nThe rally will begin with an 
 address by Senator Yee at 9:30 am, followed by a brief\ntheatrical piece 
 about the plight of families who've been torn apart by our broken\njustice 
 system -- from parents struggling to communicate with their children 
 behind\nbars, to children who lose parents to the prison system. Families 
 for Books Not Bars\nmembers will then share their personal stories with 
 rally-goers and the press. \nFinally, supporters will have the chance to 
 participate in lobby visits with their\nstate legislators to discuss how 
 these two bills add up to healthier families and\nsafer streets.  It 
 promises to be an eventful day, and we hope you can join us. \nClick 
 here:\nhttp://www.ellabakercenter.org/page.php?pageid=74&contentid=399\n\nThe 
 Justice For Families rally is spearheaded by Books Not Bars, and co-hosted 
 by\nAFFIRM, Center for Young Women's Development, Justice Now, Legal 
 Services for\nPrisoners with Children, Time for Change Foundation, and 
 Women & Criminal Justice.\n\nI hope to see you there.\n\nJustice for 
 families,\n\nZachary Norris\nElla Baker Center for Human Rights\n\n* * * * 
 *\n* The Ella Baker Center can't survive without the support of people like 
 you. Please\ntake a moment to support us today: 
 http://www.ellabakercenter.org/donate\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/02/28/18482450.php
SUMMARY:Justice For Families Rally & Press Conference
LOCATION:WHEN:         Monday, March 10, 2008\n              9:30 AM\nWHERE:         
 State Capitol Building, Sacramento\n\nRSVP Now
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/02/28/18482450.php
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