News items related to BSCC

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).
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting Jan. 2013: Jan 17, 2013; Unofficial notes from the Jan. 17, 2013 meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Goldstein.
The BSCC: A continued promise of oversight: Brian Goldstein, Jan 10, 2013; The tapestry of California's criminal justice system is populated with state agencies, each working to improve corrections and rehabilitation. While frequently unrecognized by an understandably busy public, these agencies nevertheless serve a necessary function. One such body is California's Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) , which grew out of the abolished Board of Corrections and subsequent Corrections Standards Authority. The stated purpose of the board includes: …
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting Nov. 2012: Nov 8, 2012; Unofficial notes from the Nov. 8, 2012 meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Heller de Leon.
Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting Sept. 2012: Sep 13, 2012; Unofficial notes from the Nov. 8, 2012 meeting, taken by CJCJ's Brian Heller de Leon.
The new BSCC: Real opportunity for reform?: Brian Heller de Leon, Jun 28, 2012; In this era of Realignment, California has an opportunity to redefine the state's role in community corrections by highlighting the need for oversight and accountability. Last week, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) released a list of recommendations from the Executive Steering Committee for the new Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The Implementation Recommendations document outlines five goals that the BSCC should prioritize immediate when…