A living testament to the power of second chances

Her birth comes 18 years after the birth of my first child, and it’s incredible how different the circumstances they were each born into are, nearly two decades apart. These differences are a reflection of the fundamental changes Californians have made in recent years to how we approach justice. They also underscore just how far we still have to go to ensure people are able to overcome their past mistakes to lead productive lives.
My first daughter was born when I was just 19 years old. I