News and publications from past year

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Fellowship Opportunity, Budget Success in San Francisco, and more!: Renee Menart, Aug 1, 2019; This month, the Next Generation Fellowship applications open for justice-involved advocates, San Francisco reinvests funding from probation to community-based services, and CJCJ supports voting rights for Californians on parole.
New Fact Sheet: A Decade of Declines in Violence Among San Francisco Youth: Mike Males, Jul 29, 2019; A new CJCJ fact sheet finds that violent crimes fell by 64 percent among youth in San Francisco in the last ten years.
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 instability. The Primary Caregiver Pretrial Diversion Act (SB 394) aims to support families impacted by the justice system.
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 closer to becoming California state law. Support youth today by helping to pass SB 284.
SB 284 Success, State Audit of $100M+ grant program, and more!: Alex Barrett-Shorter, Jun 28, 2019; CJCJ’s Cameo House partners with the SF SPCA, Senate Bill 284 passes another legislative hurdle, and the state approves an audit of the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act.
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 support for Senate Bill 284 as it heads to the CA Assembly Appropriations Committee on June 26th.
Justice Policy Journal - Volume 16, Number 1 – Spring, 2019: Jun 13, 2019; Articles on arrest histories of men who buy sex; community member perceptions regarding sex offender recidivism; the school-to-prison pipeline, juvenile risk assessments, and more.
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 legislation to close San Francisco's juvenile hall during a recent community event.
Mother's Day at Cameo House, Quest for Democracy Advocacy Day, and More!: Alex Barrett-Shorter, May 31, 2019; Cameo House celebrates Mother’s Day, CJCJ joins hundreds for annual Quest for Democracy in Sacramento, and San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton and CJCJ Executive Director discuss juvenile hall closure.
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 Services Agency, the population is projected to grow by nearly 20 percent.
New Fact Sheet: Crime in L.A. County’s Major Cities Decline Amid Statewide Justice Reform: Mike Males & Renee Menart, May 15, 2019; New CJCJ research finds crime rates have declined among Los Angeles County's major cities during California's justice reform era (2010-2018).
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 District of California's collaborative courts through the Federal Judiciary Center (FJC) Quality Improvement program.
San Francisco Models Juvenile Justice Reform, Urban Crime Declines, and More!: Renee Menart, May 1, 2019; San Francisco to end youth detention with CJCJ and community support, new fact sheet finds declines in California’s urban crime amid justice reforms, and CJCJ’s Youth Justice Mentoring program has lasting impact!
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.