CJCJ stands with worldwide protests for racial justice, presses for successful closure of California’s DJJ institutions, and direct services remain open to support families amid COVID-19 challenges.
Blog Jun 4, 2020
Continuing the Fight for Racial Justice
We stand together as we confront the legacy of racism woven into our nation’s criminal justice system. We must proclaim what the current system fails to affirm: Black Lives Matter.
Publications May 27, 2020
New Fact Sheet: Urban Crime Rates Reach Record Lows Amid Large-Scale Justice Reform
A new fact sheet finds that urban crime rates have reached record lows amid several major criminal justice reforms.
The proposal echoes CJCJ’s long-standing recommendations for the phased closure of all state youth correctional facilities.
Blog May 4, 2020
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April News: CJCJ’s Cameo House families enjoy spring festivities, new report on dangers of DJJ youth correctional facilities, and CJCJ calls for transparency of COVID-19 cases.
Publications Apr 14, 2020
New Report: California’s Youth Correctional Institutions Jeopardize Health Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From overcrowding and unsanitary buildings to a lack of access to quality health care, DJJ facilities put youths’ safety at risk.
CJCJ in the News Apr 9, 2020
California jail watchdogs won’t keep track of COVID-19 cases in lockups. Activists want answers
The Sacramento Bee covers advocates’ calls for transparency in California’s local jails and juvenile halls, quoting CJCJ’s Brian Goldstein.
During the COVID-19 crisis, California must support youth at DJJ, Cameo House serves families in San Francisco, and advocates press for protections in jails and juvenile facilities.
An analytical essay by a high school student working with CJCJ explores the significance of the closure of San Francisco’s juvenile hall.
February News: CJCJ’s Next Generation Fellowship explores advocacy in Oakland, costs soar for California’s youth correctional system, and award for CJCJ staff supports children with incarcerated loved ones!
Publications Feb 25, 2020
New Fact Sheet: Spending on California’s Youth Correctional System Soars Amid Administrative Shifts
A new CJCJ fact sheet finds that state spending on California’s dangerous and prison-like youth correctional system is expected to soar amid an administrative reorganization.