Overview
LARRP is a network of public, community and faith-based agencies and advocates working together to ensure that our reentry system meets the needs of our agencies, communities, and the people we serve, both in terms of capacity and public policy.
The Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership (LARRP) is the only countywide network of reentry focused non-profit organizations, public agencies, and advocates that works to ensure that our reentry system meets the needs of our agencies, communities, and the people we serve, both in terms of capacity and public policy.
Since 2011, LARRP has been building a locally rooted reentry movement to advance positive change for millions of formerly incarcerated and convicted (FIC) Angelinos and build public will for greater equity in the criminal justice system. Since inception, LARRP has worked tirelessly to increase funding for housing, health, and social services for the FIC people and those who serve them.
LARRP is a project of Community Partners.
Mission
The mission of the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership (LARRP) is to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive, culturally competent, and effective community reentry system, by providing a strong community voice in public policy and funding decisions; by serving as a convener of reentry service providers, advocates, and other stakeholders; and by building capacity across the county to meet the needs of the reentry community.
Impact
Among LARRP’s broader impact as a convener and communicator on all things reentry, LARRP has:
- Successfully advocated for the use of “split” sentences for the AB 109 population in LA County jails.
- Successfully advocated to eliminate the ban on people on probation and parole from Housing Choice (Section 8) rental assistance in the County of Los Angeles.
- Successfully advocated for the development of a targeted housing needs assessment tool that could capture the vulnerability of people exiting incarceration.
- Successfully advocated for increased case management and housing navigation services under AB 109.
- Developed a Three Strikes Project to house and support people who were exiting incarceration under Prop 36 (2012).
- Established a Community Advisory Committee for AB 109 for the LA County Probation Department, later expanded to address all community reentry issues.
- Organized or co-hosted over 40 free record change clinics targeting Prop 47 and 64.
- Secured a role for FICPs as community outreach workers for the Whole Person Care Program.
- Held multiple workshops to educate employers and the workforce about California’s Ban the Box law and LA City’s Fair Chance Ordinance.
The Executive Director and Steering Committee represent LARRP at numerous official County bodies, including the Public Safety Realignment Team (AB109), Office of Diversion and Reentry Permanent Steering Committee, Public Safety Blue Ribbon Commission, Probation Community Advisory Committee, Mayors Office Employment Blue Ribbon Commission, LEAD Policy Team, and the CDCR Advisory Committee.
Former LARRP intern, Miguel Perez shares his story. It is an inspiring example of the power and effectiveness of our guiding principle at LARRP - partnership and networking!
GENERAL meetings
LARRP holds a membership meeting each month. These meetings are focused on current events and capacity building opportunities, and often feature presentations by agency leaders and elected officials. These include a thorough discussion of the issues and challenges impacting our work.
General meetings are always free and open to the public.
COMMITTEE meetings
Most of LARRP's Standing and ad hoc committees meet monthly. Please check the Home Page or the Committee pages for times and locations.
Governance
The mission of the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership (LARRP) is to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive, culturally competent, and effective community reentry system, by providing a strong community voice in public policy and funding decisions; by serving as a convener of reentry service providers, advocates, and other stakeholders; and by building capacity across the county to meet the needs of the reentry community.