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.
CJCJ in the News Apr 4, 2017
94.1 KPFA | Upfront: CJCJ’s Maureen Washburn on youth reform legislation
CJCJ’s Maureen Washburn discusses several pieces of important juvenile justice reform legislation that will decrease the negative impacts of justice-involvement on youth.
CJCJ co-sponsors youth justice reform legislation, youth clients take a deserved break from their demanding lives, and California sees a promising start to county juvenile facility reform.
CJCJ is co-sponoring two bills in the California legislature this year that would lessen the impact of the juvenile justice system on youth and their families.
Blog Mar 14, 2017
Sentencing Reform in California
CJCJ’s executive director, Daniel Macallair, testified before the California Legislature on the need for increased uniformity in county implementation of sentencing laws to reduce mass incarceration.