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CJCJ Youth Mentoring, Collaborative Courts, and More!
- Maureen Washburn, Aug 31, 2017
CJCJ youth clients explore the great outdoors at Yosemite, Reentry Court Coordinator presents at international conference, and CJCJ cosponsored bill clears legislative hurdles.
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CDCR Drafts Prop 57 Regulations that Undercut the Initiative
- Maureen Washburn, Aug 29, 2017
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was tasked with drafting the regulations governing Prop 57’s nonviolent parole process and earned credit expansion. Unfortunately, the proposed regulations categorically excludes thousands of imprisoned Californians.
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The Myth of White Safety in White Numbers
- Aug 23, 2017
CJCJ's Mike Males authors an op-ed for Yes! Magazine that highlights new data showing that Whites are safer from violent death in more diverse areas.
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CJCJ congratulates Terence Baugh, our new Director of Behavioral Health!
- Erica Webster, Aug 22, 2017
Terence’s lived experiences allow him to relate to the youth he serves. Now, he is leading a team of credible, trusted, and nurturing behavioral health staff, dedicated to supporting young people in San Francisco’s juvenile justice system.
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Youth Prison Paradox: Californians Want Them Shut Down While Counties Keep Building
- Aug 10, 2017
The Chronicle of Social Change quotes CJCJ's Director of Policy Brian Goldstein about California's growing awareness that incarcerating youth does not make communities safer.
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Justice for All: Senate Bill 190
- Evelyn Enciso, Aug 8, 2017
Senate Bill (SB) 190, which has passed the California Senate, aims to address the inequity of burdensome administrative fees levied against justice-involved youth and their families.
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“Next Generation” of Justice Policy Leaders Gather and Mobilize in Sacramento
- Maureen Washburn, Aug 1, 2017
CJCJ and MILPA co-facilitated a two-day leadership and policy advocacy training for justice involved and formerly incarcerated individuals from across California.
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CJCJ gives young people adventure, health services & professional opportunities
- Erica Webster, Jul 31, 2017
CJCJ youth get to be kids again during annual Great America trip, emerging leaders train to transform justice in California, and CJCJ's behavioral health programs invest in San Francisco youth.
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CJCJ is hiring!
- Jul 27, 2017
Are you passionate about criminal and juvenile justice issues? Do you want to work directly with justice-involved young people? Apply now to join our team!
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Not Without Scars: The Story of Shirley LaMarr
- Erica Webster, Jul 25, 2017
San Francisco author Jim Dekker tells Cameo House Director Shirley LaMarr's story of survival after addiction and poverty, and what is possible with investment in people rather than incarceration.
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The Kids Are All Right (and These Surprising Statistics Prove It)
- Jul 17, 2017
CJCJ's Mike Males pens an op-ed for Yes! Magazine detailing positive trends among American youth, such as declining crime, increasing education, and greater political tolerance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.