Publications Jan 31, 2018
New Fact Sheet: Crime in California Cities Remains Stable Through Justice Reform Era (2010−2017)
A new fact sheet from the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice finds that, during a period of large-scale criminal justice reform, California’s urban crime rates remained stable.
Blog Jan 24, 2018
AB 109, Prop 47, and Prop 57 Are Safely Reducing the Prison Population, but Durable Public Safety Requires Further Cuts in Corrections Spending
Shifting California’s criminal justice priorities from punishment to prevention starts with the state budget.
Blog Jan 16, 2018
2018 – 19 Budget Proposal Would Expand California’s Youth Correctional System at a Time of Falling Populations
Governor Brown, in his final budget, has missed an opportunity to bring an end to the failures of DJJ. Now, state leaders must reject a proposed expansion of the facilities and invest, instead, in community alternatives.
Blog Jan 9, 2018
A Tribute to Carole D’Elia
On December 16, 2017, California lost Carole D’ Elia, a fine public servant and Executive Director of the Little Hoover Commission. We honor her life, her work, and her legacy.
As we start 2018, CJCJ’s staff and programs will remain steadfast in our commitment to change lives, change systems, and change the future.
Newsletter Dec 29, 2017
CJCJ’s 2017 Year in Review
This year, CJCJ provided support to thousands of justice-involved individuals and their families. We would like to share a few stories from a year filled with exciting successes and social change.
CJCJ’s new fact sheet shows youth arrests in California are at a historical low, following a decades-long pattern of decline.
Publications Dec 12, 2017
White Residents of Urban Sanctuary Counties are Safer from Deadly Violence than White Residents in Non-Sanctuary Counties
CJCJ’s new report shows “sanctuary” areas are associated with enhanced safety and lower rates of deadly violence for white residents.
Articles on arson rates in Chicago, adulthood relationship outcomes for juvenile justice-involved individuals, and migrant workers counteracting wage theft and underpayment.
Publications Dec 5, 2017
Los Angeles County Crime Rates Show Wide Local Variation During Justice Reform Era, 2010 – 2016
CJCJ’s new fact sheet shows Los Angeles County crime trends, like trends across the state, appear to be highly localized during the justice reform era.
CJCJ helps a young man transition to sustainable housing, a new report addresses disparities in youth prosecution as adults, and Cameo House staff hosts a Thanksgiving dinner.
Publications Nov 29, 2017
New Report: Youth Prosecution after Prop 57
Addressing Racial, Ethnic, and Geographic Disparities after the Repeal of Direct File