Blog Apr 8, 2026
What a $1.9 Million Settlement Reveals About Use of Force in California’s Women’s Prisons
CJCJ’s Executive Director Daniel Macallair on the recent settlement for women incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility, and what it reveals about California’s women’s prisons.
Blog Apr 1, 2026
Remembering Andrea Shorter
CJCJ’s Executive Director Daniel Macallair reflects on Andrea Shorter’s impact, her legacy, and friendship.
CJCJ in the News Mar 18, 2026
CJCJ In the News: California Arrests Thousands on Minor Drug Charges, but Few Get Treatment
The Guardian reports on CJCJ’s work analyzing Prop 36 data, with quotes from report author, senior policy manager Maureen Washburn.
All Youth Are Sacred Narrative Organizer Alyvia Deangelo writes about the ongoing regulations for California’s Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities.
Meet Community Options for Youth (COY’s) Behavioral Health Clinician, Laynee Daniels. Learn a bit about Laynee, and what she does at COY.





