AB 109 updates, upcoming Bail Industry publication, and the War on Drugs
The Case for Phased Juvenile Justice Realignment in California Reclaiming Futures, April 30, 2012
Attention youth advocates, probation officers, public defenders, and county placement agencies: CJCJ’s Sentencing Service Program is pleased to announce the release of the 2012 edition of the Juvenile Placement Manual. The manual is a result of 27 years of effort by Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice staff to develop the best juvenile disposition options available. The manual contains updated and expanded information about approximately 150 residential placement options for juvenile…
The San Francisco Sentencing Commission is a newly created advisory body charged with encouraging the development of criminal sentencing strategies that reduce recidivism, prioritize public safety and victim protection, emphasize fairness, employ evidence-based practices, and efficiently utilize San Francisco’s criminal justice resources. The Commission will be chaired by the District Attorney’s Office, and will be advisory to the Mayor and Board of Supervisors. On April 24, 2012, CJCJ’s…
The Case for Phased Juvenile Justice Realignment in California California Progress Report, April 24, 2012