The Family Unity Coalition (CFU) are working to advance AB 958 (Santiago), which will restore the right to visitation for incarcerated people and their families. Restoring visiting as a right would strengthen family connections and create a strong support system after release. 

These changes can save a significant amount of money for taxpayers by reducing recidivism (avoiding costly reincarceration), improving in-custody conduct (reducing disciplinary and security costs in prisons), and supporting healthy development of children with incarcerated parents (lowering social service spending). Strong family connections can reduce intergenerational cycles of incarceration and create healthier and safer communities throughout California.

AB 958 will be heard in Asm Public Safety on June 27, so letters are due on June 20. This form is so we can provide your "me too" on your behalf during the hearing committee.