The Mission

Each year, thousands of people enter the justice system at a moment when the right support can make a lasting difference.

Jails to Jobs (J2J) would connect people charged with low-level, nonviolent offenses to job training and employment pathways in high-demand fields like healthcare and the skilled trades, helping individuals build stability soon after an arrest while strengthening our workforce.

This is a practical approach to public safety. When people have access to stable jobs and can support themselves, our communities are stronger and safer. Programs in California show that workforce development and diversion programs deliver real results in increasing wages, reducing recidivism, and improving safety for us all. J2J can help California save money to reinvest in healthcare, housing, and the state’s safety net.

Urge your representatives to fund Jails to Jobs and invest in solutions that expand opportunity and support safer communities.