News and publications from past 90 days

Failed Juvenile Justice System Costs California More Than Dollars: Brian Goldstein, Jul 5, 2017; CJCJ's Brian Goldstein pens an op-ed for Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) highlighting the overwhelming fiscal and social costs of juvenile incarceration to youth and the community.
Travis Allen’s Mostly False Claim About Crime in California: Jul 3, 2017; Politifact uses data from CJCJ's recent report to fact check a statement made by California gubernatorial candidate, Travis Allen.
A new report, a CJCJ client gives back & youth clients celebrate summer!: Jun 30, 2017; CJCJ youth clients celebrate summer with indoor go-karting; Refuting fear: immigration, youth, and CA's declining violence; and Cameo House resident completes program and gives back.
Gun Politics Kills People: Mike Males, Jun 28, 2017; Declines in gun violence in three large, urban states with very different gun control regimes are being ignored because they challenge entrenched political agendas.
Help Abolish Regressive Juvenile Justice Fees in California: Maureen Washburn, Jun 20, 2017; Juvenile administrative fees harm youth and families and undermine the rehabilitative intent of the juvenile justice system. A team of lawmakers, advocates, and researchers is working to bring an end to these fees in counties across California through Senate Bill 190.
California Must Better Protect the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Halls: Brian Goldstein, Jun 14, 2017; Right now, California is deciding how, and in some cases whether, to afford basic protections for youth confined in county juvenile halls and camps.
The California Story: Reduced Crime, High Immigration: Jun 7, 2017; The Crime Report highlights a recent CJCJ report which found increasing positive trends for health in safety in California as the overall population became more diverse and saw increased immigration.
KPFA 94.1FM Berkeley: CJCJ refutes political rhetoric on immigration and crime: Jun 6, 2017; Berkeley radio station, KPFA 94.1 FM, interviewed CJCJ's Mike Males about the findings of his recent report "Refuting Fear: Immigration, Youth, and California's Stunning Declines in Crime and Violence."
Refuting Fear: Immigration, Youth, and CA’s Stunning Declines in Crime and Violence: Jun 6, 2017; A new CJCJ report finds crime and violence have decreased as racial and ethnic diversity and immigration increased in California, particularly among young people.
Justice Policy Journal - Volume 14, Number 1 - Spring 2017: Jun 1, 2017; Articles on educating incarcerated young adults, police involvement with intimate partner violence calls, witness sexual orientation bias, and a book review on Prisoner Reentry in the Era of Mass Incarceration.
State spent millions on youth facilities despite drop in crime: May 23, 2017; The Union Democrat quotes CJCJ's Erica Webster and Mike Males regarding community concerns about the size of Tuolumne County's new, 30-bed juvenile hall that currently confines four young people.
Weakening Prop 57 Reinforces Mass Incarceration: Erica Webster, May 23, 2017; New legislation seeks to limit eligibility for Prop 57 reforms, thereby failing to address the root causes of mass incarceration and how we treat those who have committed violent crimes.
As Prop 57 goes into effect, experts debate impact on youth, prison overcrowding: May 12, 2017; UC Berkeley's Oakland North highlights CJCJ research and interviews Maureen Washburn and Erica Webster on the beneficial reforms of Prop 57.
2017 Bills Could Limit Juvenile Shackling, Repeal Sentencing Enhancements, and More: Maureen Washburn, May 10, 2017; This legislative session, CJCJ is co-sponsoring two justice reform bills and supporting others that seek to reduce California's reliance on incarceration.
"Free Our Dreams" and "Quest for Democracy" Highlight California’s Path to Justice Reform: Brian Goldstein, May 2, 2017; On May 8th, groups from across California will come together in Sacramento to highlight the need for transformative justice policy reform that is strongly informed by the most impacted communities.
Celebrating the No Violence Alliance, new fact sheet, and more!: Apr 28, 2017; No Violence Alliance (NoVA) celebrates its 10th anniversary, CJCJ co-sponsored bills clear key Senate policy committees and youth corrections report high recidivism despite surging costs
Returning to Reentry: Wyatt Lim-Tepper, Apr 25, 2017; Collaborative courts connect clients with needed services and emphasize rehabilitation over punishment.