Blog Nov 5, 2015
New Reform: Same as the Old Reform
Two lessons from CJCJ Executive Director Dan Macallair’s new history of California juvenile justice: (1) Beware of the status quo; (2) Beware of “reform.”
Blog Oct 27, 2015
California Improves Juvenile Record Sealing Process
CJCJ updates Seal It to reflect improvements made by new legislation
Blog Oct 22, 2015
The Business of Guns
Even after all the mass shootings in the U.S, few are talking about two important issues: American gun culture and the business of guns. Gun deathse are expected to surpass vehicale deaths in 2015, how is the gun industry contributing to violence?
There are some surprisingly positive developments for politicians and lobbyists ready to conclude today’s endless quarrel.
Blog Sep 29, 2015
Why has crime plummeted?
Does the stunning increase in educational achievement among young people over the last 20 years explain why nearly every “adolescent risk” (homicide, drug abuse, and violent death) has plummeted to record-low levels?