Realignment is the shifting of thousands of inmates from state prison to county jails. Approved by legislative Democrats and signed by Governor Brown, Realignment made fundamental changes to our prison system and [took] effect on October 1, 2011. (From CA Crime Watch)

Since its inception, property and violent crimes have increased throughout California. Counties have been struggling to deal with overcrowding and probation, and sheriffs are seeing an increase in drugs and fights in county jails--noting Realignment has moved more felons and gang members into their jails, creating a prison-type environment.

CJLF has been monitoring the impact of Realignment on public safety, issuing press releases to inform the public.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 >> 24th Annual Victims' March on the Capitol <<<
Victims and victims' advocates will unite on the west steps of the Capitol to remind elected officials of the need for justice. CJLF supporters will be there as well, passing out "Repeal AB109" stickers. At 9 a.m., the Senate Public Safety Committee will hear legislation to change AB109. Pick up your Repeal AB109 sticker prior to entering to show your support!! Crime Victims United of California is hoping to fill Room 3191 with victims and their advocates!

PRESS RELEASES April 18, 2013 The Recycling of Criminals Under Realignment April 2, 2013 The Real Cost of Realignment February 19, 2013 The New California Crime Wave February 8, 2013 More Evidence of Rising Crime Under Realignment January 29, 2013 Dude, Where's My Car? January 23, 2013 FBI Report Shows California Crime Rose Sharply in 2012 December 27, 2012 Under Realignment, Serious Criminals are Classified as "Low Risk" November 28, 2012 Serious Criminals, Including Sex Offenders, Are Walking Free Under Realignment November 15, 2012 State Clings to a False Narrative About Realignment October 29, 2012 Criminal's Flooding In and Out of County Jails Under Realignment October 24, 2012 No Celebration on the Anniversiary of Governor's Realignment September 24, 2012 Lives Lost, Serious Crime Rising Under Governor's Realignment Law September 20, 2012 Realigned Inmates Changing Jails Into County Prisons August 21, 2012 Realignment Continuing to Drive Up Crime Across California July 16, 2012 Realignment's Revolving Door Causing Increased Crime June 20, 2012 Under Realignment: "Ain’t no one really worried about going to jail" June 1, 2012 Victims' Group Says Realignment Supporters Are "Out of Touch" May 21, 2012 More Evidence of Increased Crime Due to Realignment April 26, 2012 Crime Increasing Under Governor Brown's Realignment Law April 10, 2012 Counties Struggling to Handle Wave of So-called "Low Risk" Offenders March 15, 2012 Legal Group Says Realignment Plan = More Crime Victims

Rationalizing Realignment. By Michael Rushford, President, CJLF. A perspective on California's return to alternative sentencing. Prosecutors' Analysis of the 2011 Criminal Justice Realignment. By California District Attorneys Association. San Diego County Grand Jury. Report on Realignment.