The money bail system was designed to ensure that people charged with an offense return to court for trial. In practice, however, it rewards those who can afford to pay and punishes those who cannot.
Blog Jul 14, 2016
Ban the Box: Helpful or Harmful?
A new study reveals an unintended consequence of Ban the Box legislation. How does this impact job seekers?
Criminal and juvenile justice reform advocates testified in support of Governor Brown’s ballot initiative Proposition 57, which would roll back disastrous, pro-mass incarceration policy.
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.