January news: CJCJ weighs in on governor’s proposal to reform CA’s juvenile justice system, the Next Generation Fellowship celebrates the success of its 2018 fellows, and CJCJ’s collaborative approach serves youth in the community!
CJCJ in the News Jan 28, 2019
Proposed Changes to Juvenile Justice System Generate Praise, Skepticism
The California Health Report quotes CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair in discussing local alternatives to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) as Governor Newsom considers reforming the institution.
CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair joins Thuy Vu of the KQED Newsroom to discuss juvenile and criminal justice news, including the governor’s proposed reform to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
CJCJ in the News Jan 24, 2019
Is Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Juvenile Justice Reform Substantial Or Symbolic? Experts Say It’s a Wait-And-See.
CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair is quoted by Capital Public Radio the importance of local alternatives for youth in a discussion about the governor’s proposed reform to the Division of Juvenile Justice.
Blog Jan 24, 2019
Healing Communities through Restorative Justice
In the Bay Area and beyond, bringing together the community in a constructive way produces better chances for healing people who are most vulnerable and most impacted by the justice system.
CJCJ in the News Jan 24, 2019
Editorial: Gov. Newsom’s impulse on juvenile justice good, but state needs real reform
The San Francisco Chronicle quotes CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair and endorses CJCJ’s long-standing vision for California’s juvenile justice system, in response to Governor Newsom’s proposed reform to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
CJCJ in the News Jan 23, 2019
Analysis of the Governor’s proposal to reform the state’s juvenile justice system
CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair discusses the high costs, declines in youth crime, and the importance of local programming for youth in a discussion about Governor Newsom’s proposal to reform DJJ.
The Associated Press (AP) quotes CJCJ Policy Analyst Maureen Washburn on the need to serve youth locally as part of Governor Newsom’s proposed reform to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
Articles on disproportionate minority presence on U.S. Sex Offender Registries, determinants in pretrial detention, gendered effects of intensive juvenile supervision, and more.
CJCJ Senior Research Fellow Mike Males investigates claims that incarceration reduces crimes by taking a deeper look at California’s crime and imprisonment trends among various age demographics.
Blog Dec 31, 2019
CJCJ’s 2018 Year in Review
As 2018 comes to an end, CJCJ reflects on a year filled with dedicated service and community collaboration. We invite you to join us in our continued efforts!
Earlier this week, San Francisco Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer held a Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee hearing on juvenile justice reform, during which CJCJ staff, youth, and partners advocated for community-based programming.