Blog Mar 29, 2016
California Must Reform Its Gang Sentencing Laws
Sentencing enhancements intended to deter gang activity are overly punitive, conflict with the juvenile justice system’s mission, and have a disproportionate impact on young people of color.
The California Assembly Committee questions the need for an additional $250 Million in local adult facility construction funding.
Mar 22, 2016
CJCJ in the news: Black People Twice As Likely To Be Arrested For Pot In Colorado And Washington — Where It’s Legal
Think Progress covers Mike Males’s data findings that racial disparities in marijuana-related arrests still exist in legalization states.
High Times looks at various reports, including data from CJCJ’s Mike Males, finding racial disparities for marijuana-related arrests in legalization states.
Mar 22, 2016
CJCJ in the news: Weed Legalization Can’t Seem to Fix One Thing: Racial Gaps in Drug Arrests
Mic picks up data analysis from CJCJ’s Mike Males showing a continued racial disparity in marijuana-related arrests, even in legalization states.