The Daily Journal’s L.J. Williamson tackles the question of closing California’s state youth correctional facilities, and quotes CJCJ’s Daniel Macallair on why local facilities are the superior option.
After a mother in Saskatoon called for the imposition of a 10 pm curfew on youth, CBC Saskatoon interviewed CJCJ’s Mike Males on the failure of youth curfews to curb crime or deter gang activity.
CJCJ offers a new free resource for youth, KQED’s Forum interviews CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair , and Governor Brown announces new ballot initiative to repeal direct file.
CJCJ in the News Jan 28, 2016
The L.A. teen apocalypse that never came
CJCJ’s Mike Males pens an op-ed for the Los Angeles Times including his data showing how youth crime in Los Angeles has decreased dramatically.
Blog Jan 27, 2016
Governor Brown Proposes Additional $250 Million in Adult Facility Construction Funding
Governor Brown’s 2016 – 2017 budget proposal increases state spending on local criminal justice facilities, while limiting competition for funds.