On March 31, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation designating April 2021, as Second...
Archive - April 2021
For Some Native Americans, Traditional Beliefs Hold Key to Ending Domestic Violence
“Tradition and culture are really at the core of who we are. It’s how we heal.”
Repurposing a Shut-Down Probation Camp to Help Transition-Age Youth Thrive
In October 2018, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to repurpose a Lancaster...
The Complicated Path to Men’s Central Jail Closure Outlined in Workgroup’s New Report
A new 146-page report digs into what Los Angeles County must do, and what it will cost, to get...
Sacramento Youth Facility Moves Toward a Culture of Healing Instead of Punishment
When a young person enters the de-escalation room in the county's youth detention facility, he or...
New study finds that prosecuting non-violent misdemeanors significantly raises the odds for rearrest
Misdemeanor charges make up over 80 percent of the criminal cases processed across the nation. More...