Photos from Families for Books Not Bars Lobby Day - May 20: Close CYA Prisons!

by upton sinclair (irlandeso [at] riseup.net)

Wed, Jun 2, 2004 3:23AM

Families for Books Not Bars lobbied legislators on May 20th about closing the CYA and the problems that there family members(their kids)have encountered in CYA.

For more info about upcoming actions and events see:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2004/06/1682801.php

The California Youth Authority (CYA) is imposing, even scary. It's easy to feel alone when your child or relative is inside. If you go to CYA, it's easy to feel alone when you get out.

But you are not alone. If you or a loved one is currently or used to be in CYA, you can join Families for Books Not Bars — a statewide network of system-involved youth and their parents and relatives. This network provides support for members while organizing and fighting for change.

For more information: http://www.BooksNotBars.org

§A pic of some Families for Books Not Bars folks lobbying a legislator

by upton sinclair (irlandeso [at] riseup.net)

Wed, Jun 2, 2004 3:23AM

***** JUNE 27-28: BOOKS NOT BARS YOUTH AND FAMILIES CONFERENCE *****

At the end of the month, Books Not Bars is bringing CYA families from across the
state together with formerly CYA-incarcerated youth and other young people for a
two-day conference.

We will all get a chance to share our stories with one another, learn more about how
the system works (and how to work the system) and get plugged into the campaign.

WHEN:
June 27 and 28
WHERE (FIRST DAY):
Oakland YWCA
1515 Webster Street
Downtown Oakland
[Second Day: Day of Action (TBA)]

For more information about the conference, please contact Zachary Norris:
zachary [at] ellabakercenter.org
415.951.4844 x239

http://www.BooksNotBars.org

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