Justice Fair 2025 Connects More Than 1,200 Angelenos to Jobs, Services, and Second Chances
Los Angeles welcomed nearly 1,200 Angelenos to Justice Fair 2025, a large-scale event designed to connect individuals impacted by the criminal justice system with employment, education, and critical support services. More than 115 employers and social service organizations participated, offering pathways to stability, opportunity, and long-term success.
Attendees arrived seeking everything from job opportunities to legal assistance. Employers conducted on-site interviews, collected résumés, and provided guidance on career pathways. Workshops helped job seekers learn how to apply for positions at major public agencies, including LADWP and LA Metro. In addition to employment support, the fair featured mental health services, housing resources, and a dedicated expungement program to help individuals clear eligible felony convictions and move forward without old barriers holding them back.
Community organizations also used the event to gather resources to better support their clients. Representatives from treatment and recovery centers—such as CRI-Help—attended to learn more about education programs, job training, and housing options available to people transitioning out of detox, residential treatment, or recovery housing.
City leaders emphasized that the fair is part of a broader strategy championed by Mayor Karen Bass, focused on addressing the root causes of crime, including social and economic inequities. By connecting individuals to employment, stability, and community support, the City aims to strengthen families and improve safety across Los Angeles.
The event also highlighted the work of advocacy groups such as Bruin Underground Scholars at UCLA, where formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students receive support in pursuing higher education. Student volunteers reported strong interest from attendees seeking inspiration and a reminder that their goals are achievable. “It gives people hope,” one volunteer said. “There is an opportunity to show your resilience and what you’re capable of.”
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Attendees arrived seeking everything from job opportunities to legal assistance. Employers conducted on-site interviews, collected résumés, and provided guidance on career pathways. Workshops helped job seekers learn how to apply for positions at major public agencies, including LADWP and LA Metro. In addition to employment support, the fair featured mental health services, housing resources, and a dedicated expungement program to help individuals clear eligible felony convictions and move forward without old barriers holding them back.
Community organizations also used the event to gather resources to better support their clients. Representatives from treatment and recovery centers—such as CRI-Help—attended to learn more about education programs, job training, and housing options available to people transitioning out of detox, residential treatment, or recovery housing.
City leaders emphasized that the fair is part of a broader strategy championed by Mayor Karen Bass, focused on addressing the root causes of crime, including social and economic inequities. By connecting individuals to employment, stability, and community support, the City aims to strengthen families and improve safety across Los Angeles.
The event also highlighted the work of advocacy groups such as Bruin Underground Scholars at UCLA, where formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students receive support in pursuing higher education. Student volunteers reported strong interest from attendees seeking inspiration and a reminder that their goals are achievable. “It gives people hope,” one volunteer said. “There is an opportunity to show your resilience and what you’re capable of.”
#LACityResidents #MayorofLA