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.
Blog Feb 18, 2020
CJCJ’s Renee Menart Receives Bay Area Inspire Award
CJCJ is pleased to announce that Communications and Policy Analyst, Renee Menart, has been selected as a recipient of the 2019 – 2020 Bay Area Inspire Award.
Blog Feb 11, 2020
CJCJ Pays Tribute to Terence Hallinan
CJCJ staff are deeply saddened by the recent passing of former San Francisco District Attorney Terence Hallinan.
California crime rates continue to drop amid justice reforms, CJCJ’s team rings in the New Year with a festive gathering, and CJCJ’s Justice Policy Journal offers new research.
Blog Jan 16, 2020
San Francisco’s “Crime Wave” Is Just One Crime
In recent months, San Franciscans have seen alarming headlines announcing the city has suffered huge increases in crime. However, analysis shows that the city’s crime trends are driven by just one type of offense: thefts from motor vehicles.
Publications Jan 8, 2020
California’s Arrest Rate Falls to Record Low in Justice Reform Era (2011−2018)
A new CJCJ fact sheet shows that California’s decades-long declines in arrests have continued through the state’s justice reform era into 2018.
Newsletter Dec 31, 2020
CJCJ wishes you a happy New Year!
In 2019, CJCJ promoted alternatives to youth incarceration, prepared tomorrow’s justice policy leaders, and provided services for thousands of individuals.
Publications Dec 26, 2019
Closing San Francisco’s Juvenile Hall: An Analysis of the Youth Population
New CJCJ research offers a deeper understanding of population trends within the San Francisco’s juvenile justice system amid planning for the closure of the city’s juvenile hall.
CJCJ in the News Dec 19, 2019
California Leaders Embrace Youth Voices, but Miss Opportunity for Major Reform
CJCJ’s Maureen Washburn authors an Op-Ed on 2019 California legislation relating to juvenile justice matters, noting major steps forward alongside missed opportunities.