CJCJ in the News Jun 6, 2017
KPFA 94.1FM Berkeley: CJCJ refutes political rhetoric on immigration and crime
Berkeley radio station, KPFA 94.1 FM, interviewed CJCJ’s Mike Males about the findings of his recent report “Refuting Fear: Immigration, Youth, and California’s Stunning Declines in Crime and Violence.”
Articles on educating incarcerated young adults, police involvement with intimate partner violence calls, witness sexual orientation bias, and a book review on Prisoner Reentry in the Era of Mass Incarceration.
Blog May 23, 2017
Weakening Prop 57 Reinforces Mass Incarceration
New legislation seeks to limit eligibility for Prop 57 reforms, thereby failing to address the root causes of mass incarceration and how we treat those who have committed violent crimes.
The Union Democrat quotes CJCJ’s Erica Webster and Mike Males regarding community concerns about the size of Tuolumne County’s new, 30-bed juvenile hall that currently confines four young people.
CJCJ in the News May 12, 2017
As Prop 57 goes into effect, experts debate impact on youth, prison overcrowding
UC Berkeley’s Oakland North highlights CJCJ research and interviews Maureen Washburn and Erica Webster on the beneficial reforms of Prop 57.
Blog May 10, 2017
2017 Bills Could Limit Juvenile Shackling, Repeal Sentencing Enhancements, and More
This legislative session, CJCJ is co-sponsoring two justice reform bills and supporting others that seek to reduce California’s reliance on incarceration.
Blog May 2, 2017
Free Our Dreams and “Quest for Democracy” Highlight California’s Path to Justice Reform
On May 8th, groups from across California will come together in Sacramento to highlight the need for transformative justice policy reform that is strongly informed by the most impacted communities.
No Violence Alliance (NoVA) celebrates its 10th anniversary, CJCJ co-sponsored bills clear key Senate policy committees and youth corrections report high recidivism despite surging costs
Blog Apr 25, 2017
Returning to Reentry
Collaborative courts connect clients with needed services and emphasize rehabilitation over punishment.
Publications Apr 18, 2017
California’s Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Reports High Recidivism Despite Surging Costs
CJCJ’s new fact sheet finds that the costs of confining youth in California’s state youth correctional syste are expected to climb to $271,318 per youth.
See of a full list of public agencies that submitted applications for Prop 47 funding and read the full proposals.
On April 4th, SB 190 and SB 439 passed Senate policy committees after strong testimony from legislators and advocates, and broad public support.