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Cheering on the Giants, Next Generation Fellows, and More!: Renee Menart, Jul 31, 2018; CJCJ’s team goes out to the ball game to celebrate new shared workspace, the Next Generation Fellows train to transform justice and build community, and CJCJ Director Gerald Miller speaks on a…
Adventures for Youth, Sponsored Bill Success, and More!: Jun 29, 2018; CJCJ youth take an exciting trip to California's Great America amusement park, Co-Sponsored bill to protect young children moves forward in the California Legislature, and an opportunity to support…
Youth Success on Probation, New Report, and More!: Renee Menart, May 31, 2018; CJCJ celebrates the success of its Probation Enrichment Program, a n ew report investigates how CA counties spend millions intended for youth, and Cameo House residents learn about their voting…
CJCJ’s Exciting Transition, New Fact Sheet, and More!: Renee Menart, May 1, 2018; Cameo House upgrade project will bring CJCJ programs together, new fact sheet finds local juvenile facilities can absorb state system, and CJCJ youth joins peers at San Francisco’s Youth…
CJCJ Youth Mentee Begins College, Budget Advocacy, and More!: Renee Menart, Mar 30, 2018; Youth Justice Mentoring participant makes strides in work and school, JCRU models effective aftercare for Santa Clara County, and CJCJ pushes the state budget to better serve California’s youth.
Reentry Community Dinner, New Report, and More!: Renee Menart, Feb 28, 2018; A new CJCJ fact sheet investigates rising costs at California’s Division of Juvenile Justice, Cameo House comes together at a Community Appreciation Dinner, and the policy team discusses San…
A Mother's Journey, Report on Urban Crime, and More!: Renee Menart, Feb 2, 2018; Cameo House resident transitions to independent living, new policy fact sheet finds stable urban crime trends amid justice reform, and CJCJ program helps a young man out of confinement and into the…
CJCJ’s 2017 Year in Review: Renee Menart, Dec 29, 2017; This year, CJCJ provided support to thousands of justice-involved individuals and their families. We would like to share a few stories from a year filled with exciting successes and social change.
Success for Homeless Youth, New Report, and More!: Renee Menart, Nov 30, 2017; CJCJ helps a young man transition to sustainable housing, a new report addresses disparities in youth prosecution as adults, and Cameo House staff hosts a Thanksgiving dinner.
Promoting Alternatives to Incarceration, New Report, and More!: Maureen Washburn, Nov 3, 2017; CJCJ launches an initiative to promote alternatives to incarceration, publishes a new report, and tours a model juvenile hall.
Cameo House Successes, Youth Facilities, and an International Delegation: Maureen Washburn, Sep 29, 2017; Cameo House residents build new skills and strengthen family ties; CJCJ advocates for sweeping changes at youth facilities; and Children's Waiting Rooms hosts an international delegation.
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.
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.
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.
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
CJCJ sponsors youth justice reform legislation and more!: Erica Webster, Mar 31, 2017; CJCJ co-sponsors youth justice reform legislation, youth clients take a deserved break from their demanding lives, and California sees a promising start to county juvenile facility reform.
Pushing Back Against Alt-Facts and Focusing on California: Feb 28, 2017; Daniel Macallair testifies before California Assembly committee; CJCJ authors two editorials in national news platforms; Implementing Proposition 57 and sentencing reform in 2017
Prop 47, Empowering Youth Voices & A New California Prison?: Erica Webster, Jan 31, 2017; Declining drug enforcement after Proposition 47, advocates rally to improve California's juvenile facilities, and Governor Brown's budget proposes to build another prison.
What's next for CJCJ and remembering Jose Aguilar: Nov 30, 2016; CJCJ and Northern Calif. Service League remember Jose Aguilar; CJCJ offices expand into San Francisco's Mission neighborhood; and supporting alternatives to mass incarceration
Support Healing After Incarceration on #GivingTuesday: Erica Webster, Nov 29, 2016; On this global day of giving, we at CJCJ hope you will consider making a donation to support our programs and the people we serve.
Support Safe, Trauma-free Childcare on #GivingTuesday: Erica Webster, Nov 29, 2016; By participating in Giving Tuesday, your tax-deductible donation will help CJCJ provide safe, no-cost childcare for children whose parents have business in the San Francisco courts.
October News: New reports, a tour of DJJ & a youth client's success: Oct 31, 2016; Two new reports focus on the future of youth justice in California, CJCJ staff tour California's northern youth correctional facilities, and we congratulate a youth client who is now a full-time…
CJCJ Director awarded Juvenile Advocate of the Year, plus new Prop 47 report!: Oct 3, 2016; Prop 47 and Crime in 2015, CJCJ's Executive Director awarded Juvenile Advocate of the Year, and dedicated CJCJ youth mentors featured in a major news outlet.
August News from CJCJ: Celebrating the life of Juidell Preston: Aug 31, 2016; CJCJ remembers change-maker, Juidell Preston, youth clients learn new skills in the High Sierras, and new CJCJ reports address juvenile justice issues in California.
July News from CJCJ: Jul 29, 2016; CASI now shows 6-year county trends, CJCJ youth spend a day of fun at California's Great America, and a recent CJCJ report is highlighted in national publication.