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Unite The People Inc.


Unite the People Inc., is a California-based nonprofit organization formed in 2014 by a small group of concerned citizens, defense attorneys, and families and friends of incarcerated loved ones — to fight for social justice and deal with our national problems of mass incarceration and the need for prison and sentencing reform. Our organization's mission is to become a pillar of hope in the lives of the many people affected by incarceration — whether it be individuals who are incarcerated or their families. We aim to bring beneficial change for those disproportionately affected by a system that neglects to see all people are capable of rehabilitation. Through campaign and service, we hope to aid as many individuals who have chosen to use their sentence time to better themselves and who wish to prove they can be contributing members to society. We want to assist those who do not deserve or wish to be swallowed by the penal institutions and labeled as a lost cause. We believe the goal of penitentiaries should be rehabilitation, not punishment, and we work to see needed changes are made.


Unite the People Inc. gets client Snoop Dogg’s murder charge permanently removed!


Tory Lanez hires Unite the People Inc. to represent him on appeal

Spectrum 1 News features Unite the People Inc. in light of District Attorney race

Unite the People Inc. Clients Released!


After serving 32 years for a crime she didn’t commit, Unite the People Inc. client Ranza Marshall was finally ordered released time served with the help of the UTP legal team.

Spectrum News reports on the homecoming of Allan McIntosh, a Long Beach Native who was harshly sentenced for gun possession, resulting in him spending 20+ years incarcerated and isolated from his family.

The forthcoming freedom of Allan McIntosh was attainable due to the strive and pursuit of liberty obtained by Unite The People Inc.

Inside The Issue speaks out about Allan McIntosh's story and freedom. As CEO and co-founder of Unite The People Inc., Ceasar McDowell, sheds light on his injustice and “disproportionate sentence.”

Co-founder of Unite The People Inc., Ceasar McDowell, speaks out about the latest crime rates and prison reforms.

Ceasar McDowell, co-founder and CEO of Unite The People Inc., speaks to LA’s progressive district attorney George Gascon about the current prison system, his experience, and his motive to help others.

UTP helps Ronald Robbins come off parole and get released!

UTP staff drives to Centinela State Prison to greet Mr. Cooper, whom UTP helped get time served and released.

“Just when you think everything is over, Unite the People was there fore me.”

Another UTP client was ordered time served after 12 years in prison and will be released soon.

Unite the People Inc. client Ranza Marshall reunited with her family after 32 years in prison. #reunite

FOX 11 Los Angeles reports the release and homecoming of Ranza Marshall after being sentenced for an attempted murder she did not commit.


Almeida family’s loved one was resentenced from a life sentenced to time served and ordered released forthwith from Compton California.

Mrs. Stacy Nicoles’s son, Mr. Nicoles, was serving a life sentence. Unite the People filed a petition for time served, and after serving ten years, Mr. Nicoles was sentenced to time served and ordered released immediately.

UTP clients resentenced and released!


“I don’t know how many times I’ve cried. Thank you so much for getting my son out of prison.”

Mr. Limberg ordered time served and released!

Originally with 15 more years left, Mr. Hall is ordered time served and released!


The entire UTP staff came to welcome Mr. Fields home who was ordered time served and released.

6 years off for Mr. Johnson, and we will continue fighting!


Mr. Barry who was facing a life sentence after 3 strikes gets sentenced to a 2 year probation.

With an original release date of 2059, our client is ordered time served and released.

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A message from our co-founder & ceo Ceasar Mcdowell


Ceasar McDowell, current CEO and Co-Founder of Unite the People Inc. shares his story about how he spent 20 years incarcerated in one of the CDCR's toughest facilities, San Quentin State Prison; under an illegal sentence! From Prison Cell to CEO, hear Ceasar McDowell discuss starting his Non-Profit Unite the People Inc. and learn how we can help you or your loved ones today!

Click the #REUNITE banner for more information!

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The purpose of the #REUNITE campaign is simple: Reunite families impacted by mass incarceration. Severe sentencing does not make us safe. They are extra penalties added onto a base charge that make a person’s sentence longer. We call on all prosecutors and elected officials to stop the use of gang and gun enhancements that do not keep us safe or prevent crime. Show your support for reuniting families and ending severe sentencing by signing our PETITION.

MORE INFORMATION? PLEASE VISIT: ATHLETES FOR IMPACT or click THE #REUNITE BANNER!

SHARE ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN!


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our mission:

For The People, All The People.


Unite the People, Inc. is dedicated to assisting the lives of those trying to better themselves while serving their time. We also notice the disproportionate difference between sentencing that some people receive in comparison to others. Our justice system needs reform from laws to the penal institutions themselves. We work on creating and pushing campaigns that aim to make an actual difference in the lives of our loved ones incarcerated.

Expanding Empathy Event


Watch, as on Tuesday, March 30th, Revolve Impact, Summit, Athletes for Impact, and Unite The People Inc., brought together George Gascón, Los Angeles District Attorney; Ceasar McDowell, CEO & Co-Founder of Unite the People; and Professional Soccer Player, Megan Rapinoe, for a discussion on the role of survivors and systems-impacted people in the re-imagining of and the building of a new justice system. For more information on this event, visit the “Our Work” tab, at the top of our page.


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UTP Radio Show


Unite The People Inc. Radio Show, a podcast for the people! We are going to have Unite The People Inc.’s Team, Attorneys, Advocates, Community Leaders, and Celebrities addressing the issues in our Justice System and Communities. Also, giving the opportunity for the public to call in LIVE and get their questions answered and stories heard!

Join us weekly on CPIradio.org

Our Attorneys


An End To Gang & Gun Enhancements

A campaign started by Unite The People Inc. to call on our assembly members, senators, and governor to put a stop to the gang & gun enhancement charges that keep inmates locked up for a lot longer than the original sentence would warrant. Click “An End to Gang & Gun Enhancements” for more information!

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OUR MISSION

We educate the public on critical social justice issues with an emphasis on those involving the criminal justice system, advocates for reform, and provides affordable legal services to lower and middle income individuals who would otherwise be forced to rely on less effective strategies such as personal advocacy or the overloaded public defender's office.

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Our Team


 
 
 

Unite The People Inc., is a team of lawyers and and activists who fight for social justice and assist the community any way they can.

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We at Unite The People Inc., have dedicated attorneys, lawyers, and paralegals that are here to help families get their loved ones home. We provide low cost services, making help more accessible and freedom more achieved! If you or a loved one needs help reaching freedom book a free consultation today.

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Unite the people helps author budget act of 2020

In Unite the People’s efforts to end mass incarceration, the organization advocated for milestone and positive credits for incarcerated individuals. We contacted and worked with Senator Nancy Skinner and her chief of staff to address these human rights violations, and what we can do to help. We are pleased to announce on June 29, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2020 Budget Act, which implemented one of the ideas we worked on. The CDCR has implemented Positive Programming Credit (PPC), which grants 12 weeks of credit to inmates without a serious rule violation.

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June 2020

1 in 7 inmates are infected, and only 7% of inmates have been tested.

Mass Incarceration During a Pandemic / Read Full Article

 


 

Get Involved

Injustices in our legal system has subjected people of color to mass incarceration and are instituted at disproportionate rates. Unite the People holds campaigns, protests, keeps in contact with political actors, and provides legal services to families who can’t afford them. Here are the various ways you can get involved with Unite the People.

 

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Stay connected with Unite the People on all social media platforms, we provide content pertaining to social justice and prison reform.

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Join our team in the fight against mass incarceration and prison reform.

Make a Donation

Your donation will fund advocacy for social justice, and it will provide affordable legal services to disadvantaged communities.