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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.
CJCJ Pays Tribute to Terence Hallinan: Daniel Macallair, Feb 11, 2020; CJCJ staff are deeply saddened by the recent passing of former San Francisco District Attorney Terence Hallinan.
San Francisco’s “Crime Wave” Is Just One Crime: Mike Males, Jan 16, 2020; In recent months, San Franciscans have seen alarming headlines announcing the city has suffered huge increases in crime. However, analysis shows that the city's crime trends are driven by just one type of offense: thefts from motor vehicles.
CJCJ wishes you a happy New Year!: Renee Menart, Dec 31, 2019; In 2019, CJCJ promoted alternatives to youth incarceration, prepared tomorrow’s justice policy leaders, and provided services for thousands of individuals.
Closing San Francisco's Juvenile Hall: An Analysis of the Youth Population: Daniel Macallair & Mike Males, Dec 26, 2019; New CJCJ research offers a deeper understanding of population trends within the San Francisco’s juvenile justice system amid planning for the closure of the city's juvenile hall.
CJCJ Executive Director helps plan SF juvenile hall closure, and more!: Renee Menart, Nov 1, 2019; November News: CJCJ Executive Director sits on task force to close SF juvenile hall, California must move toward local alternatives to youth incarceration, and Cameo House promotes civic engagement with a voter education workshop.
Fellowship Opportunity, Budget Success in San Francisco, and more!: Renee Menart, Aug 1, 2019; This month, the Next Generation Fellowship applications open for justice-involved advocates, San Francisco reinvests funding from probation to community-based services, and CJCJ supports voting rights for Californians on parole.
New Fact Sheet: A Decade of Declines in Violence Among San Francisco Youth: Mike Males, Jul 29, 2019; A new CJCJ fact sheet finds that violent crimes fell by 64 percent among youth in San Francisco in the last ten years.
San Francisco to Close Juvenile Hall: Supervisor Walton and CJCJ's Daniel Macallair Discuss Why It's Important: Alex Barrett-Shorter, Jun 6, 2019; Supervisor Shamann Walton and CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair discuss the now-successful legislation to close San Francisco's juvenile hall during a recent community event.
Mother's Day at Cameo House, Quest for Democracy Advocacy Day, and More!: Alex Barrett-Shorter, May 31, 2019; Cameo House celebrates Mother’s Day, CJCJ joins hundreds for annual Quest for Democracy in Sacramento, and San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton and CJCJ Executive Director discuss juvenile hall closure.
San Francisco Models Juvenile Justice Reform, Urban Crime Declines, and More!: Renee Menart, May 1, 2019; San Francisco to end youth detention with CJCJ and community support, new fact sheet finds declines in California’s urban crime amid justice reforms, and CJCJ’s Youth Justice Mentoring program has lasting impact!
Vanishing Violence: Tracking California's remarkable collapse in youth crime: Mar 21, 2019; The San Francisco Chronicle speaks with CJCJ Senior Research Fellow Mike Males about youth crime trends, which have fallen off drastically since the 1990s, leaving juvenile halls emptied and experts mystified.
San Francisco Strengthens Legal Protections for Youth: Aisha Chabane, Mar 7, 2019; The "Jeff Adachi Youth Rights" ordinance is now the strongest law in the country for youth in police custody, setting a precedent for counties across California and the U.S. and emphasizing the importance of local reform in the fight for youth justice.
CJCJ Mourns Passing of Jeff Adachi, San Francisco’s Champion for Justice: Daniel Macallair, Feb 27, 2019; The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice mourns the passing of Jeff Adachi, San Francisco’s Public Defender.
Community-based programming is crucial to support San Francisco youth: Renee Menart, Dec 13, 2018; Earlier this week, San Francisco Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer held a Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee hearing on juvenile justice reform, during which CJCJ staff, youth, and partners advocated for community-based programming.
San Francisco police fail to specify charges in nearly 90 percent of youth arrests in 2017: Mike Males, Dec 6, 2018; The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) deviates from all other law enforcement agencies in California in two key ways: it fails to properly report Latino statistics, and it fails to specify exactly what offenses it charges nearly nine in 10 arrested youths.
The Scanner: Complaints against cops fell with body cams, but questions remain: Oct 29, 2018; The San Francisco Chronicle quotes CJCJ's Senior Research Fellow Mike Males in an article on current crime trends in California in the eighth year of its "justice reform era."
California Sentencing Institute now shows 2016 trends: Renee Menart, Apr 6, 2018; CJCJ’s California Sentencing Institute (CASI) interactive map now shows annual criminal and juvenile justice statistics for 2009-2016.
SF Foots Bill for State-Run Juvenile Facilities: Mar 10, 2018; The San Francisco Examiner quotes CJCJ's Policy Analyst Maureen Washburn and Senior Research Fellow Mike Males in an article on the rising per capita costs of California's Division of Juvenile Justice.
CJCJ congratulates Terence Baugh, our new Director of Behavioral Health!: Erica Webster, Aug 22, 2017; Terence’s lived experiences allow him to relate to the youth he serves. Now, he is leading a team of credible, trusted, and nurturing behavioral health staff, dedicated to supporting young people in San Francisco’s juvenile justice system.
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.