Center on Juvenile & Criminal Justice

Center on Juvenile & Criminal Justice Moving BeyondMass Incarceration CJCJ works to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as a solution to social problems. CJCJ works to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as a solution to social problems. CJCJ in the News Jan 16, 2026 Prop 36 Anniversary Marked by Sharp Criticism from Prosecutors Alliance While Yolo DA Claims Success A new report on Prop 36 with data analysis from CJCJ shows increasing arrests, longer sentences, and rising jail and prison populations statewide. CJCJ in the News Jan 6, 2026 The year in SF crime: 4 charts that tell the story The San Francisco Standard speaks with our senior researcher Mike Males for their piece on continued crime declines in San Francisco in 2025. Newsletter Dec 18, 2025 Cameo House Receives Certificate of Honor Supervisor Jackie Fielder presents our Cameo House program with a certificate of honor for its critical work with San Francisco’s justice-involved women and children. Our Work Fighting For Justice Our Programs CJCJ’s direct services for formerly incarcerated adults and youth facing various points of entry with the criminal and juvenile justice system. Preston School of Industry Our Bold Vision Histories of juvenile and criminal justice reform in California and the nation from CJCJ, as well as education resources. Policy & Research CJCJ’s policy research, technical assistance, leadership development, and advocacy efforts. “I had to find a program where I could have my baby. I needed to learn how to live, not how to program… At Cameo House I’m learning how to live.” Cameo House participant with her son Cameo House We invest in the leadership development of formerly incarcerated and system impacted emerging leaders in justice reform throughout California Next Generation Fellowship cohort photo Next Generation Fellowship CJCJ provides oversight and reporting on juvenile correctional facilities, as well as advocacy and leadership in this area. Division of Juvenile Justice tour facility photo Reports & Publications Featured Work More Resources Fact Sheet Jul 22, 2025 Education Vs. Prison Spending A brief one-pager on California higher education versus prison spending. Learn about our campaign and share this resource with others. Report Jul 2, 2025 Property Crime Reached Record Lows in 2024 — Before Prop 36 Even Took Effect Just-released crime data show a 7% drop in total crime and the lowest property crime rate on record in the last year before Prop 36 took effect. Resource Apr 24, 2025 AB 109 Funding Dashboard Learn more about how AB 109 funds are being spent in your county. Report Apr 24, 2025 AB 109 Can Fund Drug Treatment Rather Than Bloated Law Enforcement Bureaucracies AB 109 funding does not reflect California’s changing criminal justice priorities and lacks basic transparency. Could it be reinvested in treatment? Fact Sheet Feb 20, 2025 Just the Facts CJCJ’s latest publication provides just the facts: California’s crime rate is down and youth arrests have plummeted despite declining law enforcement effectiveness and soaring costs.