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Centerforce is a California-based nonprofit organization that strives to improve the lives and strengthen the communities of incarcerated people and their loved ones.

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Centerforce takes the National Spotlight

Centerforce takes the National Spotlight, as both the White House and Sesame Street turn their attention to children of incarcerated parents. On June 12th, 2013 the White House hosted a “Champions for Change” event honoring Centerforce’s Executive Director, Carol Burton and 11 other individuals who have dedicated themselves to supporting ... Read More »

‘Sesame Street’ creates first Muppet to have a parent in jail

Those friendly, fuzzy Muppets from “Sesame Street” have helped kids open up about all sorts of serious subjects, from hunger and divorce to military deployment. (link to Today.com story) ... Read More »

An Interview with California’s New Prison Chief Jeffrey Beard | KQED

An Interview with California’s New Prison Chief, heard on Fri, Feb 1, 2013 on KQED. ... Read More »

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