A New Way of Life (Los Angeles)


Founded in 1998, A New Way of Life Reentry Project provides housing and support services to formerly incarcerated women in South Central Los Angeles.
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Primary geographic focus: California
Organization type(s): Provider
Tags: Prisoners Rights

Since our founding in 1998, A New Way of Life have helped transform the lives of more than 600 women and their children.

A New Way of Life Reentry Project provides housing and support services to formerly incarcerated women in South Central Los Angeles, facilitating a successful transition back to community life.

As a community advocate, A New Way Of Life works to restore the civil rights of people with criminal records to housing, employment, public benefits, and the right to vote.



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Maura Dolan
Los Angeles Times (LA Times)
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Los Angeles Times (LA Times)
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Lee Romney
Los Angeles Times (LA Times)
April 8, 2015
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