Mother Jones piece explores how a DA challenger hopes to persuade voters that incumbent Jenkins has gone too far when it comes to juveniles. CJCJ’s Dan Macallair cited on SF juvenile justice history.
CJCJ in the News Oct 22, 2024
What to Know About Your Voting Rights If You Are Currently or Formerly Incarcerated in California
CJCJ’s Voter Restoration Project is called on to share information about voting rights for California’s formerly and currently incarcerated individuals. KQED’s Nisa Khan reports.
Carlos is one of CJCJ’s Sentencing Planners for our Detention Diversion Advocacy Program (DDAP). Find out why this work is important to him, and how he would invest in our program’s future.
Blog Oct 16, 2024
New FBI Data: California’s Crime Rate is at Record Lows – Yet “Crime Wave” Lies Persist
The California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation both report that crime in California has fallen to among the lowest levels ever recorded.
Newsletter Oct 4, 2024
Proposition 6 Kick off Rally in Sacramento
Proposition 6 would amend the State Constitution to eliminate all forms of slavery, including involuntary servitude within California while prioritizing rehabilitation over exploitation.
CJCJ policy team joins over 140 community members from across California to take part in Y.O.U.T.H day at the Capitol.
CJCJ in the News Sep 20, 2024
Expanded Healthcare Brings Hope, Healing for Women Exiting Prison or Jail
Event held at Cameo House highlights the range of newly available health services under Medi-Cal for reentry women, children and families.
Since 2014, Prop 47 has generated nearly $1 billion in prison saving, providing a critical funding stream for programs that are reducing homelessness, unemployment, and recidivism across California.
Report Aug 21, 2024
Stop Lying About Drugs in California
California is weathering the nationwide drug overdose crisis better than most states. Our latest report considers how state reforms may have helped lessen the harm.
Report Jul 31, 2024
Stop Lying About Crime in California
Both right- and left-wing sources are peddling a false narrative that California is awash in crime. This report uses the latest crime data to challenge these deceptions.
Youth power meets at the Capitol to challenge misconceptions about crime while building up young leaders. CJCJ supports the All Youth Are Sacred: Community Safety Through Youth Power state fellowship.
Blog Jul 10, 2024
Rethinking Youth Incarceration: Drawing Parallels between the Pakistan and U.S. Justice Systems
University of Chicago student and former CJCJ Policy and Communications intern Anusha Somani uses her own research to draw parallels between the Pakistan and U.S. Justice Systems.