City of Los Angeles, CA
12/07/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/08/2025 19:44
More Than 1,000 Angelenos Attended Justice Fair 2025 to Connect With Jobs, Education and Opportunities
Justice FairOffered Access to Expungement Services, Financial Coaching, Job Interviews and More, Opening Doors to Lasting Stability
LOS ANGELES - More than 1,000 Angelenos attended Mayor Bass' Justice Fair2025, which provided access to jobs, education, legal resources, housing and healthcare to help promote stability and break cycles of crime. Hosted at the LA Expo Center, the fairbrought together more than 80 employers, service providers and community organizations to support Angelenos who have been previously incarcerated or impacted by the justicesystem. B-roll of the event here.
"Angelenos should not be locked out of second chances to turn their lives around," said Mayor Bass. "Los Angeles will continue to promote the type of justicethat breaks cycles of crime by providing individuals with access to jobs, education and opportunity."
During the fair, Mayor Bass spoketo attendees about how with initiatives like the Justice Fair, she is working to make sure every Angeleno has access to good-paying jobs and other opportunities. Employers offered on-site job interviews while LA Metro and other agencies offered jobs application workshops. Mayor Bass recognized organizations who work with her administration to deliver anti-recidivism and gang intervention programs in the community.
The Justice Fairwas an initiative of the Mayor's Office of Community Safety. Mayor Bass established the Office of Community Safety to prevent crime through community-led approachesto increase safety and wellbeing. In 2024, the Office served thousands of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) participants through prevention and intervention. Data from the Los Angeles Police Department shows:
- 45% decrease in gang-related homicides in GRYD zones compared to 2023. GRYD zones have seen a 56% decrease in gang-related homicides compared to 2022.
- A 48% drop in the number of victims shot in gang-related conflicts.
The Office of Community Safety creates safe community spaces for Angelenos with the goal of preventing violence before it happens. At this year's Fall Friday Nights, 6,000 meals were served to Angelenos while also providing sports activities and opportunities to connect with services. Over the summer, 110,00 Angelenos attended safe and community-centered programming at 42 local parks and recreation centers during Summer Night Lights.
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