CJCJ and partners push california to begin collecting COVID-19 data in jails, Proposition 20 would harm justice reform and come at a high cost to Californians, and your support keeps our direct services going for the community.
California must act immediately to understand the scope of COVID-19 infection, inspect county facilities, and protect those inside.
CJCJ stands with worldwide protests for racial justice, presses for successful closure of California’s DJJ institutions, and direct services remain open to support families amid COVID-19 challenges.
Blog Jun 4, 2020
Continuing the Fight for Racial Justice
We stand together as we confront the legacy of racism woven into our nation’s criminal justice system. We must proclaim what the current system fails to affirm: Black Lives Matter.
The proposal echoes CJCJ’s long-standing recommendations for the phased closure of all state youth correctional facilities.