Aug 31, 2012
CJCJ Newsletter — Preliminary CA realignment data
Is realignment working?
In an era of Realignment, who should be involved in determining the local jurisdictions’ implementation plans? Currently, this responsibility is maintained with the Community Corrections Partnerships (CCP) in each of California’s 58 counties. The CCP is lead by the Chief Probation Officer and includes but is not limited to the District Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff and Chief of Police. There is one seat designated for a representative of a community-based organization serving formerly…
Gateway Program provides positive path for San Bernardino County juvenile offenders Redlands Daily Facts, August 26, 2012
Blog Aug 28, 2012
San Francisco leading the way to sentencing reform
In the face of historic opposition to a statewide sentencing commission, San Francisco County established a local sentencing commission January 2012 to address the county’s sentencing policies and practices. Twenty-two states across the U.S. have established sentencing commissions to assist in the development and administration of a fair justice system. Policy makers require strong data-analysis to inform the previous and future decisions centered on sentencing policies and practices. Data…
Aug 24, 2012
Infographic: California rethinks criminal justice
Infographic: California rethinks criminal justice California Watch, August 23, 2012