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CJCJ Executive Director helps plan SF juvenile hall closure, and more!: Renee Menart, Nov 1, 2019; November News: CJCJ Executive Director sits on task force to close SF juvenile hall, California must move toward local alternatives to youth incarceration, and Cameo House promotes civic engagement…
One step away from Keeping Youth Closer to Home, and more!: Renee Menart, Oct 4, 2019; Tell Governor Newsom to Keep Youth Closer to Home with Senate Bill 284, a youth’s dreams of becoming a doctor, and CJCJ gathers together for a fun afternoon at a Giants game!
SB 284 passes final vote in the Assembly, health education empowers women, and more!: Renee Menart, Sep 9, 2019; Senate Bill 284 passes final vote and goes to the Governor’s desk, CJCJ staff and partners organize a Collaborative Courts Summit, and health education workshops empower Cameo House…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Governor Newsom’s juvenile justice reform, and more!: Renee Menart, Jan 31, 2019; January news: CJCJ weighs in on governor’s proposal to reform CA's juvenile justice system, the Next Generation Fellowship celebrates the success of its 2018 fellows, and CJCJ’s…
A Boy’s Bright Future, Thanksgiving Dinner, and More!: Aisha Chabane, Nov 30, 2018; A mother's collaboration with Cameo House supports her son’s bright future, Help strengthen families and support communities this holiday season, and CJCJ’s Cameo House builds community…
CJCJ trains leaders, educates voters, and more!: Renee Menart, Oct 31, 2018; Next Generation Fellows learn together in the great outdoors, CJCJ hosts a voting workshop to prepare for Election Day, and Cameo House families enjoy time together at the City Kids Family Fair.
Tell Governor Brown to Stop Criminalizing Children, and More!: Renee Menart, Sep 28, 2018; Tell Governor Brown to sign SB 439 to end the criminalization of young children, a young man journeys home and flourishes with the support of CJCJ program, and San Francisco youth explore the great…
We've Moved to San Francisco's Mission District & More!: Renee Menart, Aug 31, 2018; CJCJ’s new home ensures continued services to San Francisco communities, policy team supports youth advocacy at the California State Capitol, and CJCJ wins $1 million for homeless services with…
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.