CJCJ youth explore Alcatraz and strengthen bonds with mentors; new CJCJ reports examine the prosecution of youth as adults; and the Children’s Waiting Rooms receive donations for families.
On June 15, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 844, creating yet another allocation for local criminal justice facility construction.
But strangely, youth entering the system are twice as likely to be incarcerated today.
CJCJ in the News Jun 8, 2016
CJCJ in the news: Study, Certain CA Counties Charge Youth as Adults More Often
Public News Service interviews CJCJ’s Maureen Washburn, co-author of a new report analyzing the prosecution of youth as adults.
Blog Jun 2, 2016
Harnessing County Level Prop 47 Savings
Prop 47 cost savings are not being fully realized at the county level. County officials and community groups must act to ensure these savings are reinvested into community-based programs.