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CJCJ's Cameo House Celebrates International Women's Day: Erica Webster, Mar 8, 2017; This International Women's Day, CJCJ's Cameo House could not imagine "A Day Without a Woman."
Patti Lee Appointed to Federal Board by the Obama Administration: Maureen Washburn, Jan 24, 2017; Long-time CJCJ board member Patti Lee was honored by the Obama administration with a four-year appointment to the DOJ Science Advisory Board.
The Children’s Waiting Rooms make the holidays brighter for San Francisco kids: Erica Webster, Dec 22, 2016; This week, Children’s Waiting Rooms staff hosted a holiday gathering for families, children, allies and court staff. Children visiting the waiting rooms were given special gifts from Family Giving Tree.
What's next for CJCJ and remembering Jose Aguilar: Nov 30, 2016; CJCJ and Northern Calif. Service League remember Jose Aguilar; CJCJ offices expand into San Francisco's Mission neighborhood; and supporting alternatives to mass incarceration
Support Safe, Trauma-free Childcare on #GivingTuesday: Erica Webster, Nov 29, 2016; By participating in Giving Tuesday, your tax-deductible donation will help CJCJ provide safe, no-cost childcare for children whose parents have business in the San Francisco courts.
Sixteen Year-Olds Are Smart. Let Them Vote.: Mike Males and Anthony Bernier, Oct 18, 2016; CJCJ's Mike Males pens an op-ed for Washington Monthly calling on San Francisco voters to pass Proposition F and allow young people age 16 and older to vote in municple elections.
Crime and Violence by San Francisco Youth Plunges 80 percent in Last 20 Years: Mike Males, Jun 15, 2016; But strangely, youth entering the system are twice as likely to be incarcerated today.
A Special Goodbye: Dinky Manek Enty, Jun 1, 2016; Ten-year-old Eva was sad and upset — after six years of visiting her dad weekly in jail, everything was changing. Her father was going to prison.
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.
CJCJ's Matt Snope presents on unemployment after incarceration: Mar 1, 2016; The San Francisco Training Partnership case manager highlights employment needs of formerly incarcerated people.
CJCJ in the news: How Mario Woods Stands in for Vanishing Black San Francisco: Jan 7, 2016; The National Journal highlights a CJCJ report on San Francisco's disproportionate arrest rates of African-American women.
Donate Toys and Games to the Children's Waiting Rooms: Erica Webster, Dec 18, 2015; CJCJ's Children's Waiting Rooms provide a safe and fun environment for children while their parents tend to court business. Donate toys and games to the waiting rooms to help children learn and play.
Jane Kim: San Francisco should fund effective programs, not a new jail: Jul 20, 2015; San Francisco County Supervisor, Jane Kim, highlights CJCJ's Cameo House as a model alternative to incarceration for rest of the nation.
June news from CJCJ: Jun 30, 2015; Advocates voice concerns with $500 million for facility construction; San Francisco County holds hearing on bias in the justice system; CJCJ adult client gives back.
CJCJ in the news: The over-policing of black women in SF: May 11, 2015; San Francisco Public Defender, Jeff Adachi, discusses CJCJ's recent report on the city's disproportionate arrests of African American women.
CJCJ in the news: S.F. police scandal focuses on dwindling number of blacks: May 9, 2015; The Los Angeles Times highlights CJCJ's 2012 report on San Francisco's disproportionate arrests of African Americans for drug felonies.
San Francisco's Disproportionate Arrest Rates of African American Women Persist: Apr 29, 2015; A new CJCJ fact sheet analyzing data shows the disproportionately high arrest rates of African American women in San Francisco.
Cameo House: A Partnership to Help Mothers Succeed: Brian Goldstein, Nov 25, 2014; In partnership with the San Francisco Adult Probation Department, CJCJ's Cameo House now serves as an alternative sentencing program for pregnant and parenting women in San Francisco County.
Violence Prevention has a New Champion: Dinky Manek Enty, Aug 19, 2014; After seven amazing years of dedicated work, Kate McCracken, CJCJ’s Director of Policy and Development, will be moving her efforts into a specific violence prevention role as a Senior Planner and Policy Analyst with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office.
San Francisco’s Sheriff implements Obamacare: Selena Teji, Mar 25, 2014; Sheriff Mirkarimi discusses his plans to implement the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in San Francisco.
Back to work: San Francisco reduces unfair barriers to employment: Selena Teji, Feb 20, 2014; Earlier this month, San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to implement a Fair Chance Ordinance promoting fair hiring policies among both public and private employers.
Home From Prison: Nov 5, 2013; The San Francisco Bay Guardian article highlights CJCJ's Cameo House program and importance of alternatives to incarceration and individualized care.
A day in the life of Patsy Jackson a NoVA Case Manager: Caitlin Chappelle, Oct 24, 2013; Patsy Jackson has been a case manager with NoVA for two years. Patsy helps her clients succeed by minimizing barriers to reentry and facilitating reintegration in their families and communities.
Contribute to a safe and healthy home today!: Sep 27, 2013; Help us provide a vital safety net for homeless mothers at Cameo House.
CJCJ pays tribute to the history of its new mentoring program: Selena Teji, Sep 19, 2013; CJCJ's newest direct service program, the Youth Justice Mentoring Program, has a long history in San Francisco. CJCJ pays tribute to that legacy by carrying on these essential services.