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Helping our Community through the COVID-19 Crisis: Renee Menart, Apr 7, 2020; During the COVID-19 crisis, California must support youth at DJJ, Cameo House serves families in San Francisco, and advocates press for protections in jails and juvenile facilities.
New CA Budget Fact Sheet, Next Generation Fellows, and more!: Feb 28, 2020; February News: CJCJ’s Next Generation Fellowship explores advocacy in Oakland, costs soar for California’s youth correctional system, and award for CJCJ staff supports children with incarcerated loved ones!
CA Crime Declines, CJCJ rings in the New Year, and more!: Renee Menart, Feb 10, 2020; California crime rates continue to drop amid justice reforms, CJCJ’s team rings in the New Year with a festive gathering, and CJCJ's Justice Policy Journal offers new research.
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.
CJCJ Tours DJJ Facilities, Supports Prop 64 Grant Process, and more!: Dec 16, 2019; CJCJ tours California’s youth correctional facilities, policy staff serves on Prop 64 investments committee, and more!
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.
SB 284 passes final vote in the Assembly, health education empowers women, and more!: Renee Menart, Sep 9, 2019; Senate Bill 284 passes final vote and goes to the Governor’s desk, CJCJ staff and partners organize a Collaborative Courts Summit, and health education workshops empower Cameo House participants.
SB 284 Success, State Audit of $100M+ grant program, and more!: Alex Barrett-Shorter, Jun 28, 2019; CJCJ’s Cameo House partners with the SF SPCA, Senate Bill 284 passes another legislative hurdle, and the state approves an audit of the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act.
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!
CJCJ-sponsored bill success, volunteer impact, and more!: Renee Menart, Mar 29, 2019; March News: Sponsored bill to support youth locally proceeds in the CA State Legislature, Cameo House families and volunteers connect through a creative project, and CJCJ supports proposed closure of San Francisco's juvenile hall.
Violence at DJJ, Guide to Reentry, and more!: Renee Menart, Feb 28, 2019; February news: CJCJ report uncovers dangerous conditions at CA's Division of Juvenile Justice, new practical guide supports justice-involved youth during reentry, and CJCJ honors Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender.
A Boy’s Bright Future, Thanksgiving Dinner, and More!: Aisha Chabane, Nov 30, 2018; A mother's collaboration with Cameo House supports her son’s bright future, Help strengthen families and support communities this holiday season, and CJCJ’s Cameo House builds community with Thanksgiving dinner tradition.
Tell Governor Brown to Stop Criminalizing Children, and More!: Renee Menart, Sep 28, 2018; Tell Governor Brown to sign SB 439 to end the criminalization of young children, a young man journeys home and flourishes with the support of CJCJ program, and San Francisco youth explore the great outdoors with CJCJ's support.
We've Moved to San Francisco's Mission District & More!: Renee Menart, Aug 31, 2018; CJCJ’s new home ensures continued services to San Francisco communities, policy team supports youth advocacy at the California State Capitol, and CJCJ wins $1 million for homeless services with San Francisco partner organizations.
Adventures for Youth, Sponsored Bill Success, and More!: Jun 29, 2018; CJCJ youth take an exciting trip to California's Great America amusement park, Co-Sponsored bill to protect young children moves forward in the California Legislature, and an opportunity to support CJCJ’s transition to a new home.
CJCJ’s Exciting Transition, New Fact Sheet, and More!: Renee Menart, May 1, 2018; Cameo House upgrade project will bring CJCJ programs together, new fact sheet finds local juvenile facilities can absorb state system, and CJCJ youth joins peers at San Francisco’s Youth Advocacy Day.
Success for Homeless Youth, New Report, and More!: Renee Menart, Nov 30, 2017; CJCJ helps a young man transition to sustainable housing, a new report addresses disparities in youth prosecution as adults, and Cameo House staff hosts a Thanksgiving dinner.
CJCJ sponsors youth justice reform legislation and more!: Erica Webster, Mar 31, 2017; CJCJ co-sponsors youth justice reform legislation, youth clients take a deserved break from their demanding lives, and California sees a promising start to county juvenile facility reform.
Pushing Back Against Alt-Facts and Focusing on California: Feb 28, 2017; Daniel Macallair testifies before California Assembly committee; CJCJ authors two editorials in national news platforms; Implementing Proposition 57 and sentencing reform in 2017
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
October News: New reports, a tour of DJJ & a youth client's success: Oct 31, 2016; Two new reports focus on the future of youth justice in California, CJCJ staff tour California's northern youth correctional facilities, and we congratulate a youth client who is now a full-time student.
CJCJ Director awarded Juvenile Advocate of the Year, plus new Prop 47 report!: Oct 3, 2016; Prop 47 and Crime in 2015, CJCJ's Executive Director awarded Juvenile Advocate of the Year, and dedicated CJCJ youth mentors featured in a major news outlet.
March newsletter: New Prop. 47 report, CASI updates & more!: Mar 31, 2016; Is Prop. 47 to Blame for California's 2015 Increase in Urban Crime?; California Sentencing Institute now includes 2013 data; CJCJ's Matt Snope presents on unemployment after incarceration.
Happy New Year from CJCJ!: Dec 31, 2015; In this issue: CJCJ partnership creates a new resource for youth; After 30 years in prison, CJCJ client is balancing college and work; Direct service programs receive gifts and donations for families.