CJCJ’s California youth prisons archive travels to San Jose in partnership with All Youth Are Sacred to support local Ending Girls’ Incarceration Efforts.
Scholars Strategy Network highlights CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair, who is the co-leader of the Bay Area Chapter of Scholars Strategy Network.
Blog Oct 22, 2026
The Story CBS Sacramento Missed: Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Succeeding in California Colleges
A few sensational cases can’t tell us whether a program works. The evidence can, and it was there for the asking. Piece by Daniel Macallair.
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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
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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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California’s juvenile violent felony arrest rate in 2025 was the fourth lowest in 68 years, challenging CPOC narratives of a youth crime surge. Policy brief by Mike Males, Ph.D.
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.