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New Report: Prop 47 Offers a $600M Lifeline to Vulnerable Californians: Maureen Washburn, Mar 30, 2022; Prop 47 has reinvested over half a billion dollars from expensive, overcrowded prisons into low-cost, high-impact prevention programs.
We Need Your Voice to Protect People in California’s Jails!: Jul 9, 2021; CJCJ and our partners want to hear your experiences, concerns, and solutions to strengthen California’s regulations for county jails.
Join the Fight to Protect Californians in Jail: Brian Goldstein, Sep 24, 2020; We need your support to strengthen the new statewide regulations for California’s jails.
Advocates Successfully Push California to Collect COVID-19 Data in Jails, Call on Governor to Take Further Action: Brian Goldstein, Jul 28, 2020; As COVID-19 threatens thousands of Californians in county correctional facilities, the state will begin tracking critical information, but must close data gaps and restart inspections.
Tell Governor Newsom to Act Now: Address COVID-19 in Jails and Juvenile Facilities: Brian Goldstein, Jul 8, 2020; California must act immediately to understand the scope of COVID-19 infection, inspect county facilities, and protect those inside.
CJCJ’s Cameo House Families Enjoy Spring, New Report, and more!: Renee Menart, May 1, 2020; April News: CJCJ’s Cameo House families enjoy spring festivities, new report on dangers of DJJ youth correctional facilities, and CJCJ calls for transparency of COVID-19 cases.
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!
New Rights for Youth in Juvenile Halls, Ranches & Camps: Feb 8, 2019; Recent revisions to the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities establish new rights for youth in local juvenile justice facilities as of January 1, 2019. Share this guide to help inform youth, their families, and those who support them!
California’s Local Juvenile Facility Populations Continue to Decline in 2017: Brian Goldstein, Mar 8, 2018; New data from 2017 show a continued population decline in California’s local juvenile halls and camps/ranches.
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.
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.
State spent millions on youth facilities despite drop in crime: May 23, 2017; The Union Democrat quotes CJCJ's Erica Webster and Mike Males regarding community concerns about the size of Tuolumne County's new, 30-bed juvenile hall that currently confines four young people.
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.
58 city and county departments apply for Prop 47 funding: Erica Webster, Apr 14, 2017; See of a full list of public agencies that submitted applications for Prop 47 funding and read the full proposals.
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.
If Kids Ran Juvie: Feb 13, 2017; The Marshall Project highlights the work of CJCJ and advocacy organizations to prioritize the voices of justice-involved youth in efforts to improve California's local juvenile facilities.
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!
JAN 12 WEBINAR: Improve California’s Juvenile Justice Facilities: Erica Webster, Jan 11, 2017; Please join our January 12th webinar for a unique opportunity to improve California's juvenile justice facilites.
The California Legislature Approves Additional $270 Million for Jail Construction: Maureen Washburn, Jun 21, 2016; On June 15, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 844, creating yet another allocation for local criminal justice facility construction.
Informed Policymaking Begins with Data Collection: Maureen Washburn, May 24, 2016; Recently proposed legislation would expand the California Department of Justice’s data collection apparatus and propel justice system reform.
California Must Prioritize In-Person Visits: Brian Goldstein, May 17, 2016; California’s county jails are exacerbating the collateral consequences of incarceration by adopting "video visitation" instead of allowing family members and children to visit in person.
National Reentry Week & April News from CJCJ: Apr 29, 2016; CJCJ'S Direct service team reflects on National Reentry Wee , San Francisco leadership discusses Prop. 47's impact on crime, & CJCJ advocates for community opportunity at the state Senate.
Senate subcommittee votes to improve Prop. 47 funding process: Erica Webster, Apr 20, 2016; The state legislature hears concerns about the unequal representation of communities most impacted by criminal justice policy.
$250 Million Proposed for Jail Construction Raises Questions from the Legislature: Brian Goldstein, Mar 23, 2016; The California Assembly Committee questions the need for an additional $250 Million in local adult facility construction funding.
Spotlight on New Juvenile and Criminal Justice Legislation: Maureen Washburn, Mar 8, 2016; Newly proposed legislation would preserve access to in-person visitation, strengthen juvenile data collection, and involve law enforcement officers in diversion.