Private prisons are not the answer to California’s prison overcrowding crisis.
Blog Sep 5, 2013
Is there an end in sight to the War on Drugs?
As so many drug-related reforms move forward, there is still a need for a comprehensive examination of how drug policy is implemented locally.
Blog Sep 3, 2013
Some Promising Programs for Girls in Trouble
In my previous blog I noted that successful programs for girls in the juvenile justice system were rare. In this blog I will highlight a few examples of recently developed programs that show great promise.
A statewide Sentencing Commission could initiate much needed sentencing reform and end the prison crisis in the long-term.
Blog Aug 28, 2013
CJCJ opposes governor’s $315 million prison fix
Expensive short-term custodial solutions will not solve California’s prison crisis and does not serve public safety interests.