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.
The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice mourns the passing of Jeff Adachi, San Francisco’s Public Defender.
Publications Feb 19, 2019
New Report: Pervasive Violence and Isolation at California’s Division of Juvenile Justice Endanger Youth
CJCJ’s comprehensive review of conditions at California’s state-run youth correctional system finds a return to its historically grievous conditions that isolate and traumatize youth.
CJCJ in the News Feb 19, 2019
Violence, Neglect & Fear Makes Kids Worse Not Better At California’s Division Of Juvenile Justice, Says Scathing New Report
Witness LA discusses key findings of CJCJ’s recent report on harmful conditions at California’s state-run youth correctional facilities run by the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
CJCJ in the News Feb 19, 2019
KQED: State Juvenile Justice Facilities Are Failing Kids, Report Finds
KQED’s Marisa Lagos sits down with CJCJ’s Maureen Washburn and Renee Menart to discuss California’s troubled Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities.
CJCJ in the News Feb 19, 2019
KPCC: Phasing out pepper spray, low probability high consequence disasters, the ninth circuit
CJCJ’s Renee Menart discusses dangerous conditions at the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) on 89.3 KPCC’s Take Two with A Rodriguez.