April 26, 2022
City Council
DATE: April 26, 2022
TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Claudia Jiménez
Subject:
The Safe Return Project Celebrates its 10th Anniversary FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact related to this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
The City of Richmond has supported the Safe Return
Project over the years.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
On April 23, 2022, the Safe Return Project will celebrate its 10th Anniversary and honor the 2021 Richard Boyd
Fellowship Graduates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
PROCLAMATION recognizing the Safe Return Project
for Ten Years of Service to Empowering the Formerly
Incarcerated - Councilmember Claudia Jiménez (510-
629-6565)
DISCUSSION:
The Safe Return Project (SRP) is located at 1011 Macdonald Avenue in Richmond, California. Over the past 10 years, the SRP has worked hand-in hand with state legislators, policy advisors, community leaders, and activists to bring healing and AGENDA
REPORT
April 26, 2022
empowerment to those impacted by the criminal legal system. They are invested in building a base of power at the political, social and economic levels of the formerly incarcerated persons across the state of California, addressing the root causes of poverty and the impact that the criminal justice system has had on black people and communities of color.
The SRP includes collaborative programming such as the Collective Impact Leadership Institute, a 4-week political education course, the Richmond Power Coalition, and the Local Organizing Committee.
Through the work and collaborations of SRP, thousands of individuals impacted by the criminal justice system have been supported in their journeys to rebuilding their lives by breaking through barriers, civic engagement, forming productive relationships and obtaining marketable skills.
The City of Richmond recognizes the dedication and hard work of the SRP. This proclamation acknowledges the work of the SRP and congratulates the organization on a job well done.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Proclamation