Experience Second Chance in Action: Education, Policy, Possibility
Thursday, April 9th 3:00–6:00 PM | Resource Fair
Location: Luckman Theater & Street of the Arts
In partnership with LA County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) and The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)
About the Convening
Join us for the 3rd Annual Prison Graduation Initiative (PGI) Convening during Second Chance Month—a day of celebration, connection, and community impact. Connect with vendors and reentry resources, experience films centered on the incarcerated journey, and join us in the evening for a legislative panel on reform and second chances, culminating in the world premiere of “The People in Blue.”
“The People in Blue,” directed by Louis Sāle and produced entirely by a crew of incarcerated filmmakers, shows what’s possible when residents, nonprofit partners, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) come togetherto reimagine rehabilitation and redefine the incarcerated narrative through true collaboration.
Event Schedule
Please check out the list of events and times in the section below for a full day of programming in recognition of Second Chance Month, hosted by Cal State LA’s Prison Graduation Initiative (PGI). The afternoon begins with a Resource Fair from 3–6 p.m. at the Street of Arts, following a Legislative Panel that will take place at 7 p.m., and the evening will conclude with an 8 p.m. public screening of The People in Blue, directed by Louis Sāle and produced by incarcerated filmmakers. The event is free and open to the public.
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Resource Fair – Street of Arts
Connect with community organizations, campus partners, and local resources during our afternoon resource fair.
7:00 p.m.
Legislative Panel
Join policymakers and community leaders for a discussion on legislation impacting justice-impacted individuals and second chances.
Moderator:
Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) – Director, LA County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department
Panelists:
Vincent Sarmiento – Orange County Supervisor
Scott Budnik - Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition
Doug Bond – CEO, Amity Foundation
8:00 p.m.
Public Screening: The People in Blue
Luckman Theatre
As part of Second Chance Month, Cal State LA’s Prison Graduation Initiative (PGI) will host a special screening of The People in Blue on Tuesday, April 9, at 8 p.m. in the Luckman Theatre.
Directed by Louis Sāle and produced by a crew of incarcerated filmmakers, The People in Blue was a curated selection from the second annual San Quentin Film Festival. This screening marks a historic milestone as the first time the film will be presented outside of a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facility.
Confirmed Exhibitors
A New Way of Life Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) California Justice Leaders Homeboy Industries Mass Liberation Project Kinship The Prism Way SoLa I Can Foundation Community Warriors 4 Peace Servicon Share Self Help Organization Social Service Advocacy Tarzana Health Center The Los Angeles County Department of Veterans Affairs UAII, Via Care Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) Healing Dialogue and Action Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) L.A. CADA Peace Over Violence Caltrans California Health & Human Services Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) East LA City College (ELAC) Antelope Valley College (AVC) Chaffey Community College Cypress Community College Los Angeles City College (LACC) Mt. SAC Community College Pasadena City College (PCC) Cal State LA Project Rebound
