It’s time for California to take a bold position. Children do not belong behind bars!
In the past, youth justice in California has tried a tough and heavy-handed approach, particularly on youth of color. We now know from solid research of youth development and juvenile justice that punishment should be our last approach, a recourse only taken when more effective options such as mental health services and community-based programs don’t work. Incarceration can have lifelong consequences on a young person.
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Supports the DOJ's Oversight into the Death of Stephon Clark
(Sacramento - March 27, 2018) - Chair of Assembly Public Safety Reginal Byron Jones-Sawyer, Sr. issued the following statement on the announcement that Attorney General Xavier Becerra will oversee an independent investigation into the death of Stephon Clark:
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Stands With Our Immigrant Community
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Stands With Our Immigrant Community
(Sacramento - March 7, 2018) - Chair of Assembly Public Safety, Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, Sr. issued the following statement on U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement to sue the State of California and his visit to Sacramento:
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Vows to Protect all Californian's from Gun Violence
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer Vows to Protect all Californian’s from Gun Violence
(Sacramento – February 15, 2018) - Chair of Assembly Public Safety, Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer, Sr. issued the following statement on yesterday’s school shooting in Florida:
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer, Sr. Applauds Governor Brown's Appointment of CHP Commissioner
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer Applauds Governor Brown’s Appointment of CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley
(Sacramento – February 9, 2018) - Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer, Sr. issued the following statement today after Governor Jerry Brown announced the first African American Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol:
California Assembly Chair Members Vow to Protect all Californian's From Discriminatory ICE Directive
California Assembly Chair Members Vow to Protect all Californian’s from Discriminatory ICE Directive
(February 1, 2018)- Chairs of Assembly Public Safety, Judiciary and Budget Subcommittee 5 release the following statement on ICE Directive: