Publications Jun 29, 2021
New Report: California Urban Crime Declined in 2020 Amid Social and Economic Upheaval
In 2020, a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, the crime rate in California’s 72 largest cities declined by an average of 7 percent, falling to a historic low level.
Blog Jun 9, 2021
The New York Times fabricates a nonexistent shoplifting wave in San Francisco, then wrongly blames it on criminal justice reforms and the city’s supposed soft-on-crime image
If San Francisco’s shoplifting rate has plummeted to its lowest level in at least 45 years, why did the New York Times see fit to print an article sensationalizing a supposed “surge” in shoplifting?
This Mother’s Day, program participants and staff of CJCJ’s Cameo House gathered for a special celebration to honor the strength of our community and families.
Articles on addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs); the importance of collaboration between police and mental health professionals; and assessing risk factors in justice-involved youth.
CJCJ News: Cameo House is a refuge for families amid the pandemic, CJCJ sponsors a bill to reinvest $100M+ in youth services, and CJCJ monitors conditions in California’s Division of Juvenile Justice.
Critical legislation, co-sponsored by CJCJ and partners, to reinvest hundreds of millions in health-focused and community-based youth services advances out of first policy committee.
Blog Mar 23, 2021
Youth Filed Fewer Complaints Amid the Pandemic. Is DJJ’s Grievance Process Broken?
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed troubling flaws in the grievance process for youth confined in California’s state-run juvenile justice facilities.
Blog Feb 26, 2021
Save Cameo House: Help Protect San Francisco’s Most Vulnerable Women and Their Children!
We urgently need your support to keep Cameo House open so CJCJ can continue serving our community.
Blog Feb 17, 2021
The PROMYSE Act Paves the Way for California’s Youth
Today, Senator Bradford introduced legislation to re-invest hundreds of millions in health-focused and community-based youth services.
The proposed 2021 – 22 state budget finalizes plans for the closure of California’s barbaric state youth correctional system, the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
CJCJ stands behind more than a dozen state legislators in urging Governor Newsom to take swift action on the COVID-19 crisis at the state’s youth correctional system, the Division of Juvenile Justice.
CJCJ Report Warns of Second Major COVID-19 Outbreak in DJJ; Expanding our Juvenile Justice Services to Support Youth; Help Strengthen Families Impacted by Incarceration.