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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.