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Recently Mike Males reported what has been obvious for more than a century: class and race predict just about everything related to crime. Poverty in particular is of critical importance.

Youth tried as adults generally experience worse outcomes and higher rates of incarceration than their juvenile court coun​ter​parts​.By ending the transfer of young people to adult court and harnessing the strengths of the juvenile justice system, we can improve the lives of at-risk youth, their families, and our communities.

Political leaders prefer relying on remedial programs rather than confronting widespread poverty and inequality.

By participating in #GivingTuesday, your tax-deductible donation will support the unique services CJCJ provides, and give hope to those who have been affected by California’s juvenile and criminal justice systems. 

The historic plunge in juvenile crime threatens key interests. The paradoxical response: revival of the obsolete myth that adolescents are innate criminals.