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.
Newsletter Jun 24, 2024
L.U.N.A film festival
CJCJ supports the Love Unity Narrative Action (L.U.N.A.) film festival, and educational, community-centered event organized by The Justice Reinvestment Coalition of Alameda County.
Report May 22, 2024
Unseen Billions
Every year, California makes a massive investment in jails and probation, with little county transparency or state oversight.
Blog May 5, 2024
Next Generation Fellowship launches 2024 cohort
Next Generation Fellowship (NGF) launches its 7th cohort in Sacramento, CA. NGF is a leadership development and policy advocacy training for formerly incarcerated and justice-involved individuals.
Blog May 1, 2024
Quest 4 Democracy 2024
Led by formerly incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, Q4D brings together hundreds of youth, families, advocates, and justice-impacted leaders from across California.