Blog Archives - Ready to Rise

Illustrated overview from the Ready to Rise Summer Convening exploring the history and future of youth justice, from incarceration and systemic barriers to community organizing, collective storytelling, healing, and self-determination.

25 Aug The Roots of Ready to Rise

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Ready to Rise traces how community advocacy transformed L.A. County's youth justice system from incarceration to youth development....

Three young men stand around a table covered with books and magazines during an outdoor summer community event at a park.

24 Jul Frontline Innovation: Replacing Punishment with Possibility This Summer

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Discover how Ready to Rise grantees are replacing punitive systems with connection, mentorship, and opportunity for youth across LA County this summer....

A group of women singer-songwriters celebrate together on stage at the WriteGirl 25th Annual Songwriting Workshop at the Recording Academy in Santa Monica. Photo credit: Karla Espino.

25 May Turning Teen Voices Into Songs

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WriteGirl's 25th Annual Songwriting Workshop brought GRAMMY-winning songwriters together with teen girls at the Recording Academy in Santa Monica....

The cover of the Ready to Rise 2.0 Year 1 Evaluation Report for November 2024 to October 2025. The page features the "Ready to Rise" and "R2R 2.0" logos, a photograph of diverse youth, and the name "Imoyase Community Support Services".

27 Feb Ready to Rise 2.0 Report

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Ready to Rise 2.0 Year 1: Over 12,000 LA youth served through community-led healing and positive development models. Read the full report....

12 Jan Extraordinarily Connected: The Linkages of LA Youth Work Heal, Teach, and Foster Bright Futures

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Extraordinarily Connected: The Linkages of LA Youth Work Heal, Teach, and Foster Bright Futures January 12, 2026 “One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance,...

08 Dec The Push and Pull of Social Media During the Holidays

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The Push and Pull of Social Media During the Holidays December 10, 2025 By Regisha Rijkaard, Founder and Executive Director, Pause 4 Peace FoundationWe are excited to share a guest blog post...

28 Oct The Art of Transformation

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As we near the end of the year, transformation is in the air; the kind of change that matches the autumnal shift. Change that impacts the lives of young people...

29 May That Dap: Marking A Moment for Positive Youth Development in LA

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That Dap: Marking A Moment for Positive Youth Development in LA May 29, 2025 A formerly incarcerated man in his early 30s gives some dap with a crisp finger snap to a...