L.A. Youth Uprising coalition Submission Letter
A letter from Los Angeles Youth Uprising coalition calling on Los Angeles County Probation Department leadership to support a ban on the use of chemical agents in youth detention facilities.
Coalition Chemical Agents Submission Letters
A letter from organizations in Los Angeles on use of force against youth in Department detention facilities, in advance of a public hearing on Saturday, March 16th, 2016 Read more
California Children’s Coverage Coalition health principles 2019
As health reform and waiver discussions in California continue, efforts should focus on further improving children’s health coverage, enrollment, access, and care utilization.
New Rights for Youth in Juvenile Halls, Camps & Ranches
“New Rights for Youth in Juvenile Halls, Camps & Ranches” arms young people, their families and advocates with the knowledge they need to protect the rights, health, education and safety of our young people locked up in local juvenile facilities. The new rights highlighted in this publication become effective Jan. 1, 2019 and are the result of 1½ years of advocacy by CDF-CA with statewide partners and formerly incarcerated individuals and family members. Read more
Unhidden Figures: Examining the Characteristics of Justice-Involved Students in Los Angeles County
“Unhidden Figures: Examining the Characteristics of Justice-Involved Students in Los Angeles County ” sheds light on justice-involved students in LA County by sharing information on their array of identities and needs. CDF-CA has centralized a set of descriptive data in a robust manner to help spark conversations with students, educators, parents, community leaders, researchers, advocates, and decision-makers about how we may best serve justice involved youth in an education setting. Download
Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles: A Case Study on Advocacy and Collaborative Reform
"Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles: A Case Study on Advocacy and Collaborative Reform," written by CDF-CA in partnership with Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Urban Peace Institute and Youth Justice Coalition, tracks the history of the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention ACT (JJCPA) in California, and more specifically, chronicles strategies used in LA County to improve community involvement in JJCPA governance and spending. Examining the strategies and impact of JJCPA programs is critical to ensuring that both a county and its Probation Department are in keeping with updated research and wisdom about what works to promote youth well-being and public safety.
Trump Administration Proposes Radical Changes to Longstanding Immigration Rules That Will Hurt Children and Families
Earlier this week, the Trump Administration posted a proposal on the Department of Homeland Security’s website that will radically change a longstanding federal immigration rule known as “public charge” and have a chilling effect on the use of critical anti-poverty programs by children and families who are legally present in the United States.
Building California’s Future: A Voter Guide to Championing Policies That Improve the Lives of California’s Children
The goal of this election guide is simple: to champion policies that improve the lives of California's children, particularly those who have been historically marginalized. We hope the information will make it easier to identify worthy candidates who understand the challenges facing children and families, and who commit to taking action to level the playing field for California's children, particularly poor children and children of color.