CJCJ researches the root causes of crime and other social issues. We examine broader social conditions such as poverty, racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities. Our work promotes policies that address these causes. This creates a healthy and equitable society for all. History has repeatedly demonstrated that incarceration is not a sustainable, long-term solution to public safety. Here are CJCJ’s research findings on legislation aimed to influence incarceration, community safety, and public policy.
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A new report finds arrests and citations for drug possession have decreased in Los Angeles and San Diego counties after the passage of Prop 47.
Publications Sep 21, 2016
New Report: Prop 47 and Crime in 2015
CJCJ’s new report provides a comparison of county-level crime changes to jail population changes and prison releases after the passage of Prop 47.
Assem. Jim Patterson seeks to amend Prop. 47 based on claims that it increased crime. KFPA interviews Mike Males about CJCJ’s new report finding no definitive correlation between Prop. 47 and crime.
Publications Mar 17, 2016
CJCJ in the news: Analysis Disputes Argument that CA’s Proposition 47 Led To Crime Rise
The Crime Report highlights CJCJ’s new report analyzing Prop. 47’s impact on crime.
Publications Mar 15, 2016
New Report! Is Proposition 47 to Blame for California’s 2015 Increase in Urban Crime?
A new CJCJ report by Mike Males finds no obvious effects associated with Prop. 47 that would be expected if the reform measure had produced a consistent impact on crime.