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San Francisco Sentencing Commissioner, Kate McCracken, reflects upon a recent visit to Seattle, Washington to learn more about the LEAD program, a police operated pre-arrest diversion program.

While invoking tones of concern and inclusion, American leaders exploit social problems to flatter powerful older constituencies by stigmatizing young people

A gun-control lobby’s incisive report disputes mass-shooting dogmas. A woman-hating shooter’s rampage defies popular answers. Yet, America’s gun policy debate remains rooted in ancient prejudices.

Counties currently seeking state funding have both immense responsibility to ensure continued best practices, and the valuable opportunity to build bridges between justice-involved youth and the communities to which they will return. 

Senior Researcher Randy Shelden discusses wealth and income inequality in this CJCJ blog.