A run down of California’s legislative session, SF’s Due Process for All Ordinance, and a call for your support of Cameo House.
Blog Sep 30, 2013
A Modest Proposal for an Oakland Curfew
A youth curfew has not only proven ineffective, it targets a group that commits less than 7% of Oakland’s crime. Why not a curfew that targets the demographic responsible for 80% of the city’s crime?
A new report suggests that a suspected undocumented immigrant convicted of possessing pot may be more likely to face immigration detention than one who’s been convicted of rape.
Blog Sep 27, 2013
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Help us provide a vital safety net for homeless mothers at Cameo House.
How do you prepare for work in an office environment if you’ve never used a computer? Many Bay Area residents struggle to find employment after decades of incarceration.
CJCJ’s Brian Goldstein Op-ed in the California Progress Report considers if federal immigration enforcement should consume finite local public safety resources and capacity.
An article in the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange examines diversion programs for justice-involved youth.
Karen Moore, Youth Justice Mentoring Program staff member honored with 2013 Cheyenne Bell Award.
This year, Governor Jerry Brown can take a bold step to reform drug sentencing for individuals who posses small quantities of a controlled substance for personal use. Senate Bill 649, authored by State Senator Mark Leno, is a long-term solution that gives California’s judges and prosecutors the choice to offer individuals a reduced sentence, when appropriate, for drug possession.
Sep 23, 2013
Oakland youth curfew proposed to help fight crime
“It is pretty ineffective,” Daniel Macallair said of a curfew. “Most of it is for symbolic purposes. It is kind of the fallback policy for policymakers when they don’t know what else to do.”
CJCJ’s newest direct service program, the Youth Justice Mentoring Program, has a long history in San Francisco. CJCJ pays tribute to that legacy by carrying on these essential services.
Publications Sep 17, 2013
Are Immigration Detainer Practices Rational?
New study casts doubt on efficacy of immigration and public safety intersection.