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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CJCJ estimates savings and jail population reductions in individual counties as a result of implementing Proposition 47.
Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ’s Brian Goldstein.
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.
Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ’s Brian Goldstein.
Unofficial notes from the meeting, taken by CJCJ’s Brian Goldstein.