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CJCJ Celebrates Closure of California’s Youth Correctional System
- Sep 30, 2020
- In a historic decision, California enacts legislation to close state youth correctional facilities…
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Join the Fight to Protect Californians in Jail
- Brian Goldstein, Sep 24, 2020
- We need your support to strengthen the new statewide regulations for California’s jails.
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Prop 17 Could Restore Voting Rights to Tens of Thousands
- Maureen Washburn, Sep 15, 2020
- Amid a national crisis over voter suppression, Californians are considering a historic expansion of…
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Tell Governor Newsom to Act Now: Protect Youth at DJJ from COVID-19 Outbreak
- Aug 6, 2020
- California must act immediately to protect youth from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Celebrating 2019-2020 Next Generation Fellows
- Aug 5, 2020
- CJCJ and MILPA's Next Generation Fellowship brought thirteen justice reform advocates together to…
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California Must Safeguard Youth in State Facilities Amid COVID-19 Oubreak
- Maureen Washburn, Jul 31, 2020
- California must move quickly to halt the spread of COVID-19 within the state’s youth…
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Advocates Successfully Push California to Collect COVID-19 Data in Jails, Call on Governor to Take Further Action
- Brian Goldstein, Jul 28, 2020
- As COVID-19 threatens thousands of Californians in county correctional facilities, the state will…
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Help Us Reinvest Millions in Community Programs for Youth
- Jul 23, 2020
- Assembly Bill 1007: The (P.R.O.M.I.S.E.) Act will allocate over $100M+ annually to critical…
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Tell Governor Newsom to Act Now: Address COVID-19 in Jails and Juvenile Facilities
- Brian Goldstein, Jul 8, 2020
- California must act immediately to understand the scope of COVID-19 infection, inspect county…
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Continuing the Fight for Racial Justice
- Jun 4, 2020
- We stand together as we confront the legacy of racism woven into our nation’s criminal…
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CJCJ Applauds Governor Newsom's Proposal to Shutter DJJ
- May 15, 2020
- The proposal echoes CJCJ’s long-standing recommendations for the phased closure of all state…
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Donate to Cameo House Today
- Brian Goldstein, May 4, 2020
- Please consider donating, so our Cameo House program can continue its critical services.
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Youth Opinion: An Analysis of San Francisco’s Juvenile Hall Closure
- Kevin Lai, Mar 6, 2020
- An analytical essay by a high school student working with CJCJ explores the significance of the…
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CJCJ’s Renee Menart Receives Bay Area Inspire Award
- Feb 18, 2020
- CJCJ is pleased to announce that Communications and Policy Analyst, Renee Menart, has been selected…
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CJCJ Pays Tribute to Terence Hallinan
- Daniel Macallair, Feb 11, 2020
- CJCJ staff are deeply saddened by the recent passing of former San Francisco District Attorney…
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San Francisco’s “Crime Wave” Is Just One Crime
- Mike Males, Jan 16, 2020
- In recent months, San Franciscans have seen alarming headlines announcing the city has suffered…
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This #GivingTuesday: Support Community Health and Justice Reform
- Dec 3, 2019
- Here at CJCJ, we believe in supporting families that have been impacted by the justice system. Join…
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California Must Move Beyond Youth Incarceration
- Oct 30, 2019
- Recently, California failed to adopt the Keep Youth Closer to Home Act (SB 284). CJCJ and community…
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Keep Youth Close to Home: Governor Newsom Needs to Hear from You!
- Sep 18, 2019
- Take 5 minutes to protect and support California's youth! One quick call to the Governor's office…
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California Interrupts the Cycle of Incarceration with Primary Caregiver Pretrial Diversion Act
- Alex Barrett-Shorter, Jul 17, 2019
- When a parent is incarcerated, their children are exposed to the trauma of separation and household…
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CJCJ Co-sponsored Bill Clears Another Legislative Hurdle
- Maureen Washburn, Jul 2, 2019
- The Keep Youth Closer to Home Act (Senate Bill 284), a measure co-sponsored by CJCJ, is one step…
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Keep Youth Closer to Home with a Quick Call Today!
- Jun 20, 2019
- Making a difference made easy! Check out how you can take 5 minutes today or tomorrow to voice your…
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San Francisco to Close Juvenile Hall: Supervisor Walton and CJCJ's Daniel Macallair Discuss Why It's Important
- Alex Barrett-Shorter, Jun 6, 2019
- Supervisor Shamann Walton and CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair discuss the now-successful…
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Governor’s May Revision Proposes Additional Spending on Ineffective DJJ Facilities
- Maureen Washburn, May 23, 2019
- As the Governor’s office prepares to transition DJJ into the state’s Health and Human…
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CJCJ and Federal Partners Collaborate to Enhance Conviction Alternatives Program (CAP)
- Wyatt Lim-Tepper, May 8, 2019
- This year marks a period of immense growth and continued dedication to strengthening Northern…
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