CJCJ in the News May 11, 2026
New Reporting Reinforces What Research Shows About Reducing Youth Incarceration
Recent reporting in the San Francisco Standard highlights CJCJ’s youth caseworkers who support young people in remaining in their communities rather than being placed in detention.
Davis Vanguard covers a virtual press conference hosted by Californians for Safety and Justice with researchers, legal experts and law enforcement officials. Our latest report on Prop 36 was a topic.
CJCJ in the News Mar 18, 2026
CJCJ In the News: California Arrests Thousands on Minor Drug Charges, but Few Get Treatment
The Guardian reports on CJCJ’s work analyzing Prop 36 data, with quotes from report author, senior policy manager Maureen Washburn.
CJCJ in the News Mar 9, 2026
SF voted to close juvenile hall. Seven years later, it costs $543K per kid
The San Francisco Standard speaks with our Executive Director Daniel Macallair for their piece on the attempts to close SF’s juvenile hall, then and now.
CJCJ in the News Jan 16, 2026
Prop 36 Anniversary Marked by Sharp Criticism from Prosecutors Alliance While Yolo DA Claims Success
A new report on Prop 36 with data analysis from CJCJ shows increasing arrests, longer sentences, and rising jail and prison populations statewide.