CJCJ’s Cameo House partners with the SF SPCA, Senate Bill 284 passes another legislative hurdle, and the state approves an audit of the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act.
Blog Jun 20, 2019
Keep Youth Closer to Home with a Quick Call Today!
Making a difference made easy! Check out how you can take 5 minutes today or tomorrow to voice your support for Senate Bill 284 as it heads to the CA Assembly Appropriations Committee on June 26th.
Articles on arrest histories of men who buy sex; community member perceptions regarding sex offender recidivism; the school-to-prison pipeline, juvenile risk assessments, and more.
Blog Jun 6, 2019
San Francisco to Close Juvenile Hall: Supervisor Walton and CJCJ’s Daniel Macallair Discuss Why It’s Important
Supervisor Shamann Walton and CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair discuss the now-successful legislation to close San Francisco’s juvenile hall during a recent community event.
Cameo House celebrates Mother’s Day, CJCJ joins hundreds for annual Quest for Democracy in Sacramento, and San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton and CJCJ Executive Director discuss juvenile hall closure.
Blog May 23, 2019
Governor’s May Revision Proposes Additional Spending on Ineffective DJJ Facilities
As the Governor’s office prepares to transition DJJ into the state’s Health and Human Services Agency, the population is projected to grow by nearly 20 percent.
Publications May 15, 2019
New Fact Sheet: Crime in L.A. County’s Major Cities Decline Amid Statewide Justice Reform
New CJCJ research finds crime rates have declined among Los Angeles County’s major cities during California’s justice reform era (2010−2018).
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.