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April 2022, California lost William Bud Brown, a dear friend and source of inspiration for many, including the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice. We honor Bud’s life and his legacy.

CJCJ organizes statewide action amid DJJ’s catastrophic COVID-19 outbreak, 3 Cameo House families receive permanent housing, and CJCJ’s Justice Policy Journal spotlights new research.

In early January, Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed budget for the 2022 – 23 Fiscal Year. It included a staggering $200 million for the soon-to-close Division of Juvenile Justice.