This month, three exciting grant opportunities for community-based programs are accepting applications. CJCJ and partners are working together to ensure these funds are used effectively for the community!
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.
The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice mourns the passing of Jeff Adachi, San Francisco’s Public Defender.
This year, CJCJ and Motivating Individual Leadership for Public Advancement (MILPA) were proud to bring together 15 justice reform leaders for the 2018 fellowship.
Blog Feb 13, 2019
Fewer California youth are getting arrested, but those arrested face more consequences
As youth arrests plummet in California, falling 76 percent from 2007 – 17, the proportion of arrested youth subjected to court action has skyrocketed.