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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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San Francisco calls for juvenile hall closure in favor of community-based alternatives
- Alex Barrett-Shorter, Apr 18, 2019
- This month, San Francisco leaders proposed closing its juvenile hall and consider broader reforms…
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Artistic expression, a critical step in healing
- Aisha Chabane, Apr 9, 2019
- Art education has immense benefits in human development, personal growth and as a form of therapy,…
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California at a Crossroads: Ending Youth Trauma by Closing Violent DJJ Institutions
- Maureen Washburn, Mar 20, 2019
- As California considers the fate of its juvenile justice system, the Governor, Legislature, and…
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Grant Opportunities for Youth Diversion, Adult Reentry, and More!
- Renee Menart, Mar 13, 2019
- This month, three exciting grant opportunities for community-based programs are accepting…
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San Francisco Strengthens Legal Protections for Youth
- Aisha Chabane, Mar 7, 2019
- The "Jeff Adachi Youth Rights" ordinance is now the strongest law in the country for youth in…
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CJCJ Mourns Passing of Jeff Adachi, San Francisco’s Champion for Justice
- Daniel Macallair, Feb 27, 2019
- The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice mourns the passing of Jeff Adachi, San…
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2018 Next Generation Fellowship Highlights California’s Emerging Justice Leaders
- Brian Goldstein, Feb 14, 2019
- This year, CJCJ and Motivating Individual Leadership for Public Advancement (MILPA) were proud to…
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Fewer California youth are getting arrested, but those arrested face more consequences
- Mike Males, Feb 13, 2019
- As youth arrests plummet in California, falling 76 percent from 2007-17, the proportion of arrested…
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Healing Communities through Restorative Justice
- Bianca Cortez, Jan 24, 2019
- In the Bay Area and beyond, bringing together the community in a constructive way produces better…
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High Rates of Incarceration Not Linked to Less Crime
- Mike Males, Jan 3, 2019
- CJCJ Senior Research Fellow Mike Males investigates claims that incarceration reduces crimes by…
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