Mayor Karen Bass met with people seeking resources during the Dec. 6 fair. (photo courtesy of Mayor Karen Bass’ office)

More than 1,000 people attended Mayor Karen Bass’ Justice Fair 2025 on Dec. 6 at the L.A. Expo Center in Exposition Park.

The event provided access to jobs, education, legal resources, housing and health care to help promote stability and break cycles of crime. The fair brought together more than 80 employers, service providers and community organizations to support residents who were previously incarcerated or impacted by the justice system.

“Angelenos should not be locked out of second chances to turn their lives around,” Bass said. “Los Angeles will continue to promote the type of justice that breaks cycles of crime by providing individuals with access to jobs, education and opportunity.”

Bass spoke to attendees about how initiatives such as the Justice Fair ensure people have access to good-paying jobs and opportunities. Employers offered onsite job interviews and Metro and other agencies offered job application workshops. Bass also recognized organizations that work with her administration to deliver anti-recidivism and gang intervention programs in the community.

The Justice Fair was an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety. Bass established the office to prevent crime through community-led approaches, increase safety and wellbeing. In 2024, the office served thousands of Gang Reduction and Youth Development program participants through prevention and intervention. Data from the Los Angeles Police Department shows a 45% decrease in gang-related homicides in GRYD zones compared to 2023, and a 56% decrease in gang-related homicides compared to 2022. The police department has also reported a 48% drop in the number of victims shot in gang-related conflicts in the gang reduction zones.

For information, visit mayor.lacity.gov.