Our Story

“Friends of…" group grew out of the need for the community to argue on behalf of a 23 year-old woman arrested for murder. 

She faced a possible sentence of 25 years to life in prison. After reviewing her case and meeting with her we "the community" felt the need to do whatever it took to effect justice for a fine young woman and member of our community.

"Friends Of"  First Success!

Promise Mose is only the first of such successes enjoyed by “Friends of…” “Friends of…" has successfully advocated for four other such victims of the criminal justice system. Read more...

Current Advocacy Activity

  • Manual Cass, Jr.
  • Recent Success Stories

  • Promise Mose
  • Calvin Pearce
  • Darius Days
  • Lawrence Cochran

  • Paul Shaw II 
     

    Friends of Success Rate

    Successfully Advocated

    6

    Total Cases

    7

    Success Rate

    85%

    FRIENDS OF ADVOCATES FUTURE

    Through your support and the urging of the Holy Spirit, Friends of… is in the process of applying for a non-profit status with the State of California.  What this means to the community is you will be able to make tax deductible donations to further our efforts to advocate on your behalf.  Stay tuned as we progress through this process.

    We are also in the planning stages of our fall forum that will feature some of our City officials as well as a anti-gang presentation to elementary school age children.  If you would like to know more about that program call 619-469-0299 and speak to Harold Tolson.

     

    Prison Ministry and Friends Of. . .

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     Criteria For Advocacy:

    • non-gang membership,

    • first time offender;

    • no drug usage;

    • family support

    • and a church affiliation.

    When a person meets these criteria their case is assessed and evaluated for advocacy.

     

    Resources and Links

  • San Diego Police Department
  • San Diego Family Justice Center
  • Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
  • Legal Advice
  • SD Public Defenders Office
  • SD Alternate Public Defenders Office
  • Offices of Public Defenders State, Federal, International
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    Friends of. . . Advocates
    P.O. Box 15166
    San Diego, CA 92175
    (619) 469-0299

     

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