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Conditions in California’s DJJ are deteriorating in the lead-up to closure. Its proposed budget ignores these challenges.: Maureen Washburn, Feb 22, 2022; In early January, Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed budget for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year. It included a staggering $200 million for the soon-to-close Division of Juvenile Justice.
Youth Opinion: An Analysis of San Francisco’s Juvenile Hall Closure: Kevin Lai, Mar 6, 2020; An analytical essay by a high school student working with CJCJ explores the significance of the closure of San Francisco’s juvenile hall.
Listen to Youth Voices to Bring California Facilities Into the 21st Century: Erica Webster, Feb 20, 2017; CJCJ's Erica Webster penned an op-ed for the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) highlighting what young people said about their experiences in juvenile facilities