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The Micah D. Bycel Fund for Legislative Fellows
On August 27, 2022, the Jewish Center for Justice community suffered a devastating loss with the sudden and untimely death of Board Member Micah Bycel (z”l).
The JCJ community has created a special fund to honor Micah’s memory and secure his legacy. Micah was a kind and compassionate soul. He saw a broken world and was determined to make it better for his kids and the next generation. In his honor, The Micah D. Bycel Fund for Legislative Fellows will help shape the next generation of Jewish justice activists.
In addition to the Fund, we have renamed the program, The Micah D. Bycel Legislative Fellowship. All future fellows will learn of Micah’s memory and advocate for justice in his honor.
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Take Action : Allow Juveniles to Hug Their Loved Ones During Visits
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to vote for Bill AB 1646 to give children in juvenile facilities the ability to hug their loved ones during visits.
- Find your California Assembly Member and Senator!
Sample script:
Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I’m calling as a representative of the Jewish Center for Justice.
I am urging the representative to vote for AB 1646 because it would grant youth in juvenile facilities the ability to hug their loved ones when they visit. This bill is important, as it helps break some of the isolation that youth in juvenile facilities experience every day by promoting connection between a child and their family. If AB 1646 were to pass, it would help youth living in juvenile facilities to deepen their connections with their loved ones while going through hard times. This bill is crucial for the growth of many young children.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
What is JCJ advocating for?
AB 1646 would:
- Give youth in juvenile facilities the ability to hug their loved ones when they visit them
- Deepen connections between children and their loved ones
Why are we advocating for juvenile justice and youth rights?
The Jewish Center for Justice believes in supporting all people and having empathy for those in tough situations. These ideals directly correlate to the Jewish value of Chesed (loving-kindness). Guided by this principle, we stand firmly in support of AB 1646, legislation that ensures children in juvenile facilities are able to hug their loved ones during visits. To learn more about our work on criminal justice reform, click here.
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