News and publications from past 90 days

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 to the local juvenile justice system.
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, serving as a much-needed tool in combating the harsh realities of incarceration.
New Fact Sheet: Urban Crime Declines During California's Justice Reform Era (2010-2018): Mike Males, Apr 3, 2019; A new CJCJ publication analyzes urban crime across 73 large cities and finds that crime rates in California have declined during a period of large-scale criminal justice reform.
CJCJ-sponsored bill success, volunteer impact, and more!: Renee Menart, Mar 29, 2019; March News: Sponsored bill to support youth locally proceeds in the CA State Legislature, Cameo House families and volunteers connect through a creative project, and CJCJ supports proposed closure of San Francisco's juvenile hall.
Vanishing Violence: Tracking California's remarkable collapse in youth crime: Mar 21, 2019; The San Francisco Chronicle speaks with CJCJ Senior Research Fellow Mike Males about youth crime trends, which have fallen off drastically since the 1990s, leaving juvenile halls emptied and experts mystified.
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 youth advocacy community must push beyond a basic restructuring of the state institutions and resolve to bring youth home from DJJ.
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 applications. CJCJ and partners are working together to ensure these funds are used effectively for the community!
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 police custody, setting a precedent for counties across California and the U.S. and emphasizing the importance of local reform in the fight for youth justice.
Violence at DJJ, Guide to Reentry, and more!: Renee Menart, Feb 28, 2019; February news: CJCJ report uncovers dangerous conditions at CA's Division of Juvenile Justice, new practical guide supports justice-involved youth during reentry, and CJCJ honors Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender.
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 Francisco’s Public Defender.
New Report: A Guide to Supporting Justice-Involved Youth during Reentry: Feb 27, 2019; A new practical guide for juvenile justice and social service providers emphasizes collaborative, holistic support and meaningful engagement with youth and their families during the reentry process.
California’s Juvenile Justice System Had 16 Years To Fix Its Abuse Problems. It Didn’t.: Feb 19, 2019; The Huffington Post covers CJCJ's new report on conditions at California's Division of Juvenile Justice, a youth's experience, and the authors' key takeaways.
KPCC: Phasing out pepper spray, low probability high consequence disasters, the ninth circuit: Feb 19, 2019; CJCJ's Renee Menart discusses dangerous conditions at the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) on 89.3 KPCC's Take Two with A Rodriguez.
KQED: State Juvenile Justice Facilities Are Failing Kids, Report Finds: Feb 19, 2019; KQED's Marisa Lagos sits down with CJCJ's Maureen Washburn and Renee Menart to discuss California's troubled Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities.
New Report: Pervasive Violence and Isolation at California's Division of Juvenile Justice Endanger Youth: Maureen Washburn & Renee Menart, Feb 19, 2019; CJCJ's comprehensive review of conditions at California’s state-run youth correctional system finds a return to its historically grievous conditions that isolate and traumatize youth.
Violence, Neglect & Fear Makes Kids Worse Not Better At California’s Division Of Juvenile Justice, Says Scathing New Report: Feb 19, 2019; Witness LA discusses key findings of CJCJ's recent report on harmful conditions at California's state-run youth correctional facilities run by the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
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 bring together 15 justice reform leaders for the 2018 fellowship.
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 youth subjected to court action has skyrocketed.
New Rights for Youth in Juvenile Halls, Ranches & Camps: Feb 8, 2019; Recent revisions to the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities establish new rights for youth in local juvenile justice facilities as of January 1, 2019. Share this guide to help inform youth, their families, and those who support them!
Governor Newsom’s juvenile justice reform, and more!: Renee Menart, Jan 31, 2019; January news: CJCJ weighs in on governor’s proposal to reform CA's juvenile justice system, the Next Generation Fellowship celebrates the success of its 2018 fellows, and CJCJ’s collaborative approach serves youth in the community!
Proposed Changes to Juvenile Justice System Generate Praise, Skepticism: Jan 28, 2019; The California Health Report quotes CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair in discussing local alternatives to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) as Governor Newsom considers reforming the institution.