Publications Aug 7, 2026
Empty Cells are Missed Opportunities to Repurpose America’s Surplus Juvenile Detention Facilities
In a brief published with the Scholars Strategy Network, Daniel Macallair and Carina Gallo make the case for a federal conversion program for empty and underused U.S. juvenile detention facilities.
CJCJ in the News Jul 31, 2026
CJCJ In the News: LA Times Piece on Proposition 36’s “Treatment Mandated Felonies”
Los Angeles Times columnist Anita Chabria speaks with Senior Policy Manager, Maureen Washburn for a piece on Proposition 36, and problems regarding its “treatment mandated felonies”.
CJCJ’s Executive Director Daniel Macallair serves as a juvenile justice history and conditions expert in the recently released Hulu documentary, “My Grandfather Charles Manson”.
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Fighting For Justice
CJCJ’s direct services for formerly incarcerated adults and youth facing various points of entry with the criminal and juvenile justice system.
Histories of juvenile and criminal justice reform in California and the nation from CJCJ, as well as education resources.
CJCJ’s policy research, technical assistance, leadership development, and advocacy efforts.
“I had to find a program where I could have my baby. I needed to learn how to live, not how to program… At Cameo House I’m learning how to live.”
Cameo House participant with her son
Cameo House
We invest in the leadership development of formerly incarcerated and system impacted emerging leaders in justice reform throughout California
Next Generation Fellowship cohort photo
Next Generation Fellowship
CJCJ provides oversight and reporting on juvenile correctional facilities, as well as advocacy and leadership in this area.
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With 2025 crime data now available for 82.2% of California, including all 15 major cities, the state is headed for its lowest levels of crime in many decades.
California law enforcement leaders blame a lack of state investment for Proposition 36’s early failures. Meanwhile, they’re hoarding billions in untracked funds.
Fact Sheet Aug 21, 2025
The Sheriff With California’s Worst Crime-Solving Record Is Running for Governor
Former Oath Keeper and Riverside County Sheriff, Chad Bianco, is running for governor. Despite talking tough, Bianco ranks last among sheriffs in crime-solving, while deaths in his jails surge.
Fact Sheet Jul 22, 2025
Education Vs. Prison Spending
A brief one-pager on California higher education versus prison spending. Learn about our campaign and share this resource with others.
Fact Sheet Feb 20, 2025
Just the Facts
CJCJ’s latest publication provides just the facts: California’s crime rate is down and youth arrests have plummeted despite declining law enforcement effectiveness and soaring costs.