Politics – August 30, 2024

Pamela Price, the Alameda County DA, is facing a recall vote as she defends her stance against over-criminalizing young individuals.

Price shared her personal story at a town hall, highlighting her past as a teenage arrestee and a foster care alumni. Her vision for the office focuses on reforming criminal justice with a 10-point plan that prioritizes youth justice.

Despite backlash from certain neighborhoods and the recall campaign, Price remains committed to her policies, which includes keeping young offenders in the youth justice system and reevaluating the treatment of young adults aged 18-25.

Advocates for youth justice recognize the need for alternative approaches to traditional punitive measures, emphasizing rehabilitation, support, and accountability over punishment.

Price’s efforts to introduce age-appropriate programs for transitional-age youth aim to extend the principles of the juvenile justice system to young adults, providing mentorship and intervention opportunities.

While facing criticism and a recall election, Price continues to champion her vision for progressive prosecutor practices, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation and healing in the criminal justice system.