CJCJ in the News Jul 13, 2016
CJCJ in the news: Prosecuting Youth As Adults Creates Racial Disparities and ‘Justice-By-Geography’
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) publishes an op-ed by CJCJ’s Rebecca Wegley on the damage done by prosecuting youth as adults.
A North Dakota college student was killed after police coerced him to work as a drug deal informant by threatening him with a lengthy prison sentence for low-level marijuana sale.
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.
Youth Justice Mentoring Program staff, mentors and clients visit Alcatraz, learn about local history, and build lasting memories with friends.
CJCJ youth explore Alcatraz and strengthen bonds with mentors; new CJCJ reports examine the prosecution of youth as adults; and the Children’s Waiting Rooms receive donations for families.