The Access Project was founded in 2019 to improve access to high-quality legal services to people of limited means. Through creative use of technology and innovative program design, we leverage the resources and enthusiasm of law firm volunteers to complement and support the work of legal services organizations.
Rising Scholars programs can be established at any time. To support this ongoing momentum, this article outlines concrete steps practitioners can take to launch a program or strengthen their readiness for the next RFA cycle.
The California Community Colleges is committed to providing textbooks and digital course content to students in correctional facilities. The Rising Scholars Textbook and Digital Course Content Initiative (TDCC) is a program designed to provide free textbooks and digital course content to support students in correctional institutions. This document provides an overview of the program and resources to get Colleges started.
The guide is designed to support students as they learn how to navigate their CDCR laptop and Canvas course.
FAQ about changes to occupational licensing brought about by AB2138 (2020), including a description of when a license can be denied because of criminal history and links to organizations that can provide legal support.
Know Your Rights flyer from Legal Aid at Work provides an overview of job seekers’ rights
This 2024 Toolkit from Legal Aid at Work helps job seekers with criminal records.
This 2020 flyer from East Bay Community Law Center provides an overview of clean slate remedies available for formerly incarcerated people.
The California Community Colleges are increasingly striving to collect data about the number of formerly incarcerated students on their campuses. Data collection can raise privacy concerns and may cause tension in the relationship between Rising Scholars students and the college. This collection of successful practices may help Rising Scholars programs navigate this challenging terrain.
This toolkit provides strategies and tips for serving students incarcerated in local county jails.