Now in its third year, California Justice Leaders has recruited and sent dozens of formerly...
Community & Justice
With a grand opening in LA, Young Women’s Freedom Center expands its efforts to decarcerate girls & trans youth
On May 26, the Bay Area-based Young Women’s Freedom Center (YWFC) officially opened the doors of...
‘People don’t think clearly in crisis:’ California law enforcement turns to mental health clinicians on toughest 911 calls
California law enforcement agencies are embracing new approaches to mental health crisis calls. But...
System-Impacted Youth Leaders Push for LA County to Fund “Youth Justice Reimagined”
A coalition of youth leaders impacted by Los Angeles County’s criminal legal system is...
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...