So it was said, almost 50 years ago, by the Kerner Commission, in their report on the riots of the 1960s. Their exact words were: “Our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white — separate and unequal.” And so it remains today.
Blog May 14, 2015
Why Do We Resist Individualized Justice?
“Demographic determinism” persists even among progressives. It needs to stop.
Blog May 7, 2015
Disgraceful Rhetoric from Baltimore
Rhetoric blaming youth for destruction in Baltimore reinforces America’s troubling historical narrative against the young and poor.
Policymakers, law-enforcement, and advocates must include justice-involved youth when making decisions that affect these young people and their communities.
Blog Apr 14, 2015
CJCJ’s legislative priorities for 2015
CJCJ and our allies are working to enact systemic reforms to make California’s criminal and juvenile justice systems more humane, fair, and effective. Learn about some of the bills we’re supporting.