CJCJ in the News Feb 19, 2019
California’s Juvenile Justice System Had 16 Years To Fix Its Abuse Problems. It Didn’t.
The Huffington Post covers CJCJ’s new report on conditions at California’s Division of Juvenile Justice, a youth’s experience, and the authors’ key takeaways.
This year, CJCJ and Motivating Individual Leadership for Public Advancement (MILPA) were proud to bring together 15 justice reform leaders for the 2018 fellowship.
Blog Feb 13, 2019
Fewer California youth are getting arrested, but those arrested face more consequences
As youth arrests plummet in California, falling 76 percent from 2007 – 17, the proportion of arrested youth subjected to court action has skyrocketed.
Recent revisions to the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities establish new rights for youth in local juvenile justice facilities as of January 1, 2019. Share this guide to help inform youth, their families, and those who support them!
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).