Blog Jul 2, 2014
Who’s Threatening Murrieta’s “Safety”?
A California city’s mayor and shouting protestors claim 140 Latino women and child immigrants threaten their town’s “safety.” The city’s own crime statistics suggest otherwise.
By equalizing treatment and punishment for crack and powder cocaine, Sen. Mitchell’s SB 1010 recognizes drug abuse as a health issue and promotes racial equality.
San Francisco’s Bay Area Reporter highlights the LEAP program, which CJCJ operates in partnership with the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office.
Under pressure from CJCJ and other youth advocates, controversial bill removes “mandatory minimum sentencing” provision.
CJCJ operates the LEAP program in partnership with the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to help young people obtain educational success.