Blog Jul 11, 2013
Hope for a healthier criminal justice system
With the implementation of the United States’ first national health care system quickly approaching , the Affodable Care Act’s effects will soon be seen throughout the country.
San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth and their Families (DCYF) collaborates with local organizations to improve the lives of youth and their families.
Blog Jul 2, 2013
A Closer Look at the Aging Prison Population
The number of aging state and federal inmates is rising. Between 1981 and 2010, the number of inmates age 55 and older increased from 8,853 to 124,900.
Despite their given benefits, what could explain California’s disparity in split sentencing and how can counties work to increase their use?
CJCJ’s Policy Analyst, Brian Goldstein, is featured in the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) discussing the reform efforts that have happened among policymakers and advocacy groups after the Sandy Hook tragedy. Concerns are presented with regard to the the potential over reliance on the juvenile justice system to address issues in the educational environment.