# @steinberginstitute on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPwmNHGY4c
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65555794-steinberginstitute-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-12T17:01:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Steinberg Institute (@steinberginstitute) — https://gondola.cc/steinberginstitute

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Edwin Paragas of the antirecidivismcoalition is our second 2026 Steinberg Institute Champion!

After serving over two decades in California state prison, Edwin now dedicates his career to ensuring that system-impacted youth receive the mental health and reentry support necessary to avoid the adult prison system.

As the Co-Director of Youth Development Programs at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), Edwin leads initiatives rooted in community, connection, and healing-centered practices. His impact on the justice landscape is defined by his commitment to treating the underlying trauma often found at the root of system involvement – recognizing that for restoration to be permanent, mental wellness must be a priority.

By valuing every voice and prioritizing the mental and emotional healing of system-impacted youth, Edwin is helping to build a future where every story has the potential to lead to positive change. The Steinberg Institute is proud to honor Edwin Paragas as a 2026 Champion.

Watch Edwin’s powerful story and learn the impactful work being done at ARC at the link in our bio.

Each week throughout Mental Health Awareness Month we will announce a new Steinberg Institute Champion. The 2026 class is a group of exceptional Californians whose visionary leadership and tireless dedication are transforming the state’s behavioral health landscape. They are advocates, service providers, and innovators working on efforts that directly address the goals of the Steinberg Institute’s Vision 2030 initiative.

Stay tuned for the reveal of our third Steinberg Institute Champion on Tuesday, May 19th.

#MentalHealthMonth #MHAM

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