This week, Children’s Waiting Rooms staff hosted a holiday gathering for families, children, allies and court staff. Children visiting the waiting rooms were given special gifts from Family Giving Tree.
With Prop 57, Californians have voted to curb the treatment of youth as adults. Now we must reimagine the treatment of those who remain in the juvenile system.
Blog Nov 17, 2016
CJCJ’s Continued Promise of Service
One week after Election Day, CJCJ remains as committed to criminal justice reform as we were at our founding.
This Election Day, California voters have the opportunity to make significant changes to the state’s juvenile and criminal justice system.
Blog Oct 25, 2016
A “Yes” on Prop 57 Will End Direct File
Prop 57 strips prosecutors of the power to send youth directly to adult criminal court, returning full discretion to impartial juvenile court judges.