Davis Vanguard covers a virtual press conference hosted by Californians for Safety and Justice with researchers, legal experts and law enforcement officials. Our latest report on Prop 36 was a topic.
Blog Apr 8, 2026
What a $1.9 Million Settlement Reveals About Use of Force in California’s Women’s Prisons
CJCJ’s Executive Director Daniel Macallair on the recent settlement for women incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility, and what it reveals about California’s women’s prisons.
With 2025 crime data now available for 82.2% of California, including all 15 major cities, the state is headed for its lowest levels of crime in many decades.
Blog Apr 1, 2026
Remembering Andrea Shorter
CJCJ’s Executive Director Daniel Macallair reflects on Andrea Shorter’s impact, her legacy, and friendship.
CJCJ in the News Mar 18, 2026
CJCJ In the News: California Arrests Thousands on Minor Drug Charges, but Few Get Treatment
The Guardian reports on CJCJ’s work analyzing Prop 36 data, with quotes from report author, senior policy manager Maureen Washburn.
All Youth Are Sacred Narrative Organizer Alyvia Deangelo writes about the ongoing regulations for California’s Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities.
California law enforcement leaders blame a lack of state investment for Proposition 36’s early failures. Meanwhile, they’re hoarding billions in untracked funds.
Meet Community Options for Youth (COY’s) Behavioral Health Clinician, Laynee Daniels. Learn a bit about Laynee, and what she does at COY.
CJCJ in the News Mar 9, 2026
SF voted to close juvenile hall. Seven years later, it costs $543K per kid
The San Francisco Standard speaks with our Executive Director Daniel Macallair for their piece on the attempts to close SF’s juvenile hall, then and now.
Report Mar 3, 2026
Reflections on New Zealand’s Youth Justice System and Implications for California
CJCJ’s Executive Director Daniel Macallair travelled to New Zealand with Bay Area justice leaders as part of the Journey to Justice delegation. Read his reflections for California one year later.
CJCJ in the News Jan 16, 2026
Prop 36 Anniversary Marked by Sharp Criticism from Prosecutors Alliance While Yolo DA Claims Success
A new report on Prop 36 with data analysis from CJCJ shows increasing arrests, longer sentences, and rising jail and prison populations statewide.
The San Francisco Standard speaks with our senior researcher Mike Males for their piece on continued crime declines in San Francisco in 2025.