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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,…
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…
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.
“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.
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!
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Returning to Reentry: Wyatt Lim-Tepper, Apr 25, 2017; Collaborative courts connect clients with needed services and emphasize rehabilitation over punishment.
CJCJ Co-sponsored Bills Clear Senate Policy Committees: Maureen Washburn, Apr 12, 2017; On April 4th , SB 190 and SB 439 passed Senate policy committees after strong testimony from legislators and advocates, and broad public support.
CJCJ Co-sponsors Legislation to Reform the Juvenile Justice System: Maureen Washburn, Mar 21, 2017; CJCJ is co-sponoring two bills in the California legislature this year that would lessen the impact of the juvenile justice system on youth and their families.
Sentencing Reform in California: Daniel Macallair, Mar 14, 2017; CJCJ's executive director, Daniel Macallair, testified before the California Legislature on the need for increased uniformity in county implementation of sentencing laws to reduce mass incarceration.
CJCJ's Cameo House Celebrates International Women's Day: Erica Webster, Mar 8, 2017; This International Women's Day, CJCJ's Cameo House could not imagine "A Day Without a Woman."
Trump's distortions of crime, violence, drugs and youth: Mike Males, Mar 3, 2017; Trump’s address reveals dangerous misconceptions. Drugs and crime in America have virtually nothing to do with immigrants, foreigners, or youth.
“Teen Brain” Non-Science Debunked: Mike Males, Feb 28, 2017; Recent scientific reviews have debunked neurological studies which found youth to be more crime prone, but statistical realities showing dramatic drops in youth crime were demolishing such claims for…
Prop 57 Alliance Celebrates Success and Looks to the Future: Maureen Washburn, Feb 22, 2017; The California Alliance for Youth and Community Justice, a coalition of youth justice organizations, gathered to celebrate the successful passage of Proposition 57 and to plan for the future.
At Least 50 California Agencies May Apply for Prop 47 Funding: Erica Webster, Jan 25, 2017; Prop 47 created an estimated $103 million to fund community programs that focus on mental health, drug treatment and criminal justice diversion programs.
Patti Lee Appointed to Federal Board by the Obama Administration: Maureen Washburn, Jan 24, 2017; Long-time CJCJ board member Patti Lee was honored by the Obama administration with a four-year appointment to the DOJ Science Advisory Board.
2017-18 Budget Expands Youth Prisons and Deepens Reliance on Incarceration: Maureen Washburn, Jan 20, 2017; In a time of fiscal caution, Governor Brown’s FY 2017-18 budget proposal deepens California’s reliance on youth incarceration.
Prop 47 Provides $103 Million for Community Programs: Erica Webster, Jan 20, 2017; Prop 47 allocated state funding for community programs that support mental health, drug treatment, and rehabilitation for people involved with the justice system. Applications are due on February 21.
Webinar Recap: Improving Minimum Standards for California’s Juvenile Justice Facilities: Erica Webster, Jan 18, 2017; Please find all the webinar presentation materials here. Thank you to The California Endowment and Sue Burrell for making this webinar possible!