Blog Jul 28, 2020
Advocates Successfully Push California to Collect COVID-19 Data in Jails, Call on Governor to Take Further Action
As COVID-19 threatens thousands of Californians in county correctional facilities, the state will begin tracking critical information, but must close data gaps and restart inspections.
Assembly Bill 1007: The (P.R.O.M.I.S.E.) Act will allocate over $100M+ annually to critical community-based services for justice-involved youth. Submit a support letter today!
California must act immediately to understand the scope of COVID-19 infection, inspect county facilities, and protect those inside.
Blog Jun 4, 2020
Continuing the Fight for Racial Justice
We stand together as we confront the legacy of racism woven into our nation’s criminal justice system. We must proclaim what the current system fails to affirm: Black Lives Matter.
The proposal echoes CJCJ’s long-standing recommendations for the phased closure of all state youth correctional facilities.