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California Must Prioritize Pretrial Services Before Expansion of Adult Facilities: Erica Webster, Jan 20, 2015; After California’s legislature approved $500 million dollars in construction funding to local adult criminal justice facilities, the state is now in a position to determine what type of facilities it should invest in.
After Proposition 47: Following the money: Lizzie Buchen, Nov 18, 2014; Two weeks ago, California voters ushered in a landmark opportunity to reduce the state’s over-reliance on incarceration. Now it's up to advocates to make sure the savings get into the right hands.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting July 10, 2014: Brian Goldstein, Aug 4, 2014; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
July Newsletter: Advancing Alternatives to Incarceration: Aug 4, 2014; In Fresno, a community-based approach to pretrial reform; Expert helps Cameo House strengthen its women-centered approach; A new approach for juvenile facilities in California.
CJCJ in the news: Little-known Agency Central to Criminal Justice Reform: Jul 31, 2014; CJCJ's Brian Goldstein comments on the importance of the BSCC — "arguably the most powerful corrections body in the state."
A New Approach for Juvenile Facilities in California: Kate McCracken, Jul 25, 2014; California's Board of State and Community Corrections makes critical decisions on the future of the state's justice-involved youth — and the public is beginning to pay attention.
CJCJ in the news: As Juvenile Arrests Plummet, California Still Investing in Incarceration Facilities: Jul 23, 2014; The Chronicle of Social Change highlights advocacy by CJCJ and others to use state funds for local innovative programming-based juvenile justice facilities.
More money, more beds?: Kate McCracken, Jul 8, 2014; Kate McCracken discusses the upcoming allocation of $80 million dollars in construction funding for juvenile facilities in California, and suggests the state think outside the box.
An Opportunity for Juvenile Justice Innovation in California: Antonia Cartwright, Jun 3, 2014; Counties currently seeking state funding have both immense responsibility to ensure continued best practices, and the valuable opportunity to build bridges between justice-involved youth and the communities to which they will return.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting May 8, 2014: Brian Goldstein, May 23, 2014; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
State Committee Recommends a Need for Data and Accountability: Brian Goldstein, May 13, 2014; On Thursday, May 8, California’s Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) heard a series of presentations from its Juvenile Justice Standing Committee (JJSC) around data, education, and disproportionate minority contact or confinement in the juvenile justice system.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting March 13, 2014: Brian Goldstein, May 5, 2014; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting January 16, 2014: Brian Goldstein, Mar 4, 2014; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
California Set to Begin Policymaking in 2014: Brian Goldstein, Jan 7, 2014; This month California’s policymakers will return to Sacramento and begin addressing some of the state’s pressing justice issues. The public and stakeholders alike should use these different venues to advocate for a more balanced justice system that focuses on alternatives to incarceration and produce positive safety outcomes.
OP-ED: A New Year and New Opportunity for Policy Reform in California: Jan 3, 2014; CJCJ's Policy Analyst, Brian Goldstein, discusses California's public policy priorities in 2014.
A New Year and New Opportunity for Policy Reform in California: Brian Goldstein, Dec 31, 2013; In 2014, community advocates and state policymakers should work together to continue focus on three policy areas and develop solutions that reflect the experiences of California’s most vulnerable populations.
California to Decide on $500 Million Jail Construction: Brian Goldstein, Dec 10, 2013; On December 4-5, 2013, representatives from 36 counties came to Sacramento and made their case to receive jail construction funding available through Assembly Bill (AB) 1022. With this legislation, California will allocate $500 million in revenue lease bonds for counties to construct adult criminal justice facilities.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting November 15, 2013: Nov 27, 2013; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
Big Government Must Embrace Big Data: Brian Goldstein, Nov 19, 2013; California is the tech center of the world, filled with a richness of technical expertise and innovation. The state now needs political leadership to develop policy that leverages these elements to best serve all Californians.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting September 25, 2013: Brian Goldstein, Nov 13, 2013; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting September 12, 2013: Oct 23, 2013; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting August 2013: Aug 21, 2013; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting July 2013: Aug 15, 2013; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting May 2013: May 30, 2013; Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
Merging BSCC leadership roles limits opportunities for reform: Selena Teji, May 28, 2013; On May 15, 2013, Governor Brown submitted a budget trailer bill that makes concerning changes to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).