SB 838 could dramatically increase the number of youth tried and sentenced in the adult criminal justice system. CJCJ strongly opposes this bill because it fails to deter crime, denies young people opportunities for education and rehabilitation, and threatens public safety.
Blog Apr 22, 2014
To Seal or Not To Seal – California Taking a Progressive Approach to Sealing Juvenile Records
CJCJ’s Gabrielle Marchand analyzes recent legislation for California’s justice-involved youth, which provides them with a clean slate and ample opportunities for future success
Blog Apr 15, 2014
New Lenses for Positive Change
CJCJ’s Katrina Han discusses the need for thoughtful and deliberate juvenile justice intervention strategies.
Public safety issues are especially challenging given the state’s ongoing prison overcrowding crisis and the ever-evolving juvenile justice system. Yet, 2014 already brings some exceptional juvenile justice legislation that is worthy of recognition and support.
Blog Apr 2, 2014
Why Statistical Bigotry Is Just Bigotry, Round 2
Chronicle columnist Chip Johnson shows once again how statistics are misused to justify prejudicial policing