To provide support for the LAC’s mission of fighting discrimination against and advocating on behalf of those with histories of addiction, HIV/AIDS and involvement with the justice system. LAC advocates at local and state levels for the expansion of alternatives to incarceration and the removal of barriers to employment, education, healthcare and housing for formerly incarcerated individuals. LAC is also involved with several justice-focused coalitions and partnerships to broaden its impact, and conducts direct outreach to educate those with criminal records about their rights.