Blog Jul 25, 2017
Not Without Scars: The Story of Shirley LaMarr
San Francisco author Jim Dekker tells Cameo House Director Shirley LaMarr’s story of survival after addiction and poverty, and what is possible with investment in people rather than incarceration.
CJCJ’s Mike Males pens an op-ed for Yes! Magazine detailing positive trends among American youth, such as declining crime, increasing education, and greater political tolerance.
CJCJ’s Brian Goldstein pens an op-ed for Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) highlighting the overwhelming fiscal and social costs of juvenile incarceration to youth and the community.
Politifact uses data from CJCJ’s recent report to fact check a statement made by California gubernatorial candidate, Travis Allen.
CJCJ youth clients celebrate summer with indoor go-karting; Refuting fear: immigration, youth, and CA’s declining violence; and Cameo House resident completes program and gives back.