Oct 14, 2013
OP-ED: Why Don’t Youth Curfews Work?
Senior Research Fellow Mike Males examines curfews for young people in an Op-ed released in the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange.
Blog Oct 10, 2013
Pre-booking Diversion To Help Address Health Needs
How do you divert justice-involved individuals into specialized programs that address the root causes of their criminal activity?
The Drug Policy Alliance’s Amanda Reiman discusses a recent CJCJ report on Immigration and Customs Enforcement holds and what suspected criminal activities were most likely to result in detainment.
KALW radio’s Your Call discusses the ineffectiveness of curfews with Mike Males, in light of the recent curfew proposal in Oakland, CA.
Applying for a job is tough, particularly in this challenging economic climate. For those Californians with a criminal history, the obstacles for getting employment often appear insurmountable.
Blog Oct 3, 2013
The Face of Poverty in California
Poor people do not shoulder the burden alone; we all share the cost, whether we acknowledge it or not. Given this impact, what is the face of poverty in California?
This article featured in the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange discusses new leadership at the Ella Baker Center in Oakland.
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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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.