We Must All Invest In Our At Promise Youth
We Must All Invest In Our At Promise Youth
Generations of Trauma – Epigenetics
Communities of color have suffered through trauma for hundreds of years, and now science is beginning to recognize the impact that trauma has on our children, and their children. Research in the field of epigenetics has shown that environmental factors experienced during life can affect our genes and be passed down to new generations. Although we have spent a lot of time focusing on the social ramifications of oppression, it
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: