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A dramatic development with profound implications for Califorina’s criminal justice system has occured over the last three decades: an enormous decline in arrests among the youngest Californians.

Most people in California’s jails have not had their day in court — they are detained because they are simply too poor to post bail. 

The purpose of this preliminary analysis is to examine current crime, confinement, and population trends within a larger historical context to estimate the county’s future juvenile detention needs.

CURYJ, the Pacific Institute, and CJCJ partner to highlight the negative impact of policing on youth and alternative approaches that promote stronger, healthier, and safer communities.

Fact Sheet on law enforcement responses to ICE hold requests for youth in California, Oct. 2009 to Feb. 2013.