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.
Blog Aug 27, 2013
Four ways to better manage jail bed space
Under Realignment some counties, in which the local justice systems rely heavily on incarceration, are putting extra pressure on their sheriffs to manage their burgeoning jail populations safely. A new fact sheet by CJCJ, suggests four jail population management strategies that could help sheriffs and other justice stakeholders to address these challenges.