Blog May 8, 2019
CJCJ and Federal Partners Collaborate to Enhance Conviction Alternatives Program (CAP)
This year marks a period of immense growth and continued dedication to strengthening Northern District of California’s collaborative courts through the Federal Judiciary Center (FJC) Quality Improvement program.
Newsletter May 1, 2019
San Francisco Models Juvenile Justice Reform, Urban Crime Declines, and More!
San Francisco to end youth detention with CJCJ and community support, new fact sheet finds declines in California’s urban crime amid justice reforms, and CJCJ’s Youth Justice Mentoring program has lasting impact!
Blog Apr 18, 2019
San Francisco calls for juvenile hall closure in favor of community-based alternatives
This month, San Francisco leaders proposed closing its juvenile hall and consider broader reforms to the local juvenile justice system.
Blog Apr 9, 2019
Artistic expression, a critical step in healing
Art education has immense benefits in human development, personal growth and as a form of therapy, serving as a much-needed tool in combating the harsh realities of incarceration.
Publications Apr 3, 2019
New Fact Sheet: Urban Crime Declines During California’s Justice Reform Era (2010−2018)
A new CJCJ publication analyzes urban crime across 73 large cities and finds that crime rates in California have declined during a period of large-scale criminal justice reform.
March News: Sponsored bill to support youth locally proceeds in the CA State Legislature, Cameo House families and volunteers connect through a creative project, and CJCJ supports proposed closure of San Francisco’s juvenile hall.
CJCJ in the News Mar 21, 2019
Vanishing Violence: Tracking California’s remarkable collapse in youth crime
The San Francisco Chronicle speaks with CJCJ Senior Research Fellow Mike Males about youth crime trends, which have fallen off drastically since the 1990s, leaving juvenile halls emptied and experts mystified.
Blog Mar 20, 2019
California at a Crossroads: Ending Youth Trauma by Closing Violent DJJ Institutions
As California considers the fate of its juvenile justice system, the Governor, Legislature, and youth advocacy community must push beyond a basic restructuring of the state institutions and resolve to bring youth home from DJJ.
This month, three exciting grant opportunities for community-based programs are accepting applications. CJCJ and partners are working together to ensure these funds are used effectively for the community!
The “Jeff Adachi Youth Rights” ordinance is now the strongest law in the country for youth in police custody, setting a precedent for counties across California and the U.S. and emphasizing the importance of local reform in the fight for youth justice.
Newsletter Feb 28, 2019
Violence at DJJ, Guide to Reentry, and more!
February news: CJCJ report uncovers dangerous conditions at CA’s Division of Juvenile Justice, new practical guide supports justice-involved youth during reentry, and CJCJ honors Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender.
A new practical guide for juvenile justice and social service providers emphasizes collaborative, holistic support and meaningful engagement with youth and their families during the reentry process.