We are hiring! Click the link in our bio to learn more & apply 📣 If you are passionate about youth justice, based in #Connecticut, & are ready to end the criminalization of youth- we want to hear from you! #InvestInMeCT #AddressTheRoot

10 years in prison for a 17-year-old in a carjacking case is excessive. Even if the car is an Aston Martin. The state needs to reconsider how it handles youth offenders and focus on rehabilitation rather than punitive measures. ⁦Connecticut Justice Alliance⁩ thehour.com/news/article/w…

On July 12, join Finish the 5 as they demand the Texas legislature invest in care and support for kids and communities, not prisons! Sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/_qJr9pD8jk2RSy…

In Massachusetts? Take action & urge your representative to support Raise the Age: bit.ly/4djgah7

We at CJJ stand with the Green Hill 43!! #greenhill43 #greenhillschool #juvenilejustice #juvenilereform

In support of the Green Hill 43, please sign the petition!! #greenhillyouth #juvenilejustice #juvenilereform chng.it/prmzCRcGkJ

In two weeks! Black girls are understudied, undervalued, and misunderstood, particularly when they are system-involved. Learn how this can be rectified on 8/15 in our new webinar "Missing in Plain Sight: Why Black Girls Deserve Our Attention, Too." tinyurl.com/missing-in-sig…

As discussions on juvenile justice laws continue in Maryland, remember: punishment doesn't solve the problem. Data-driven policy solutions and comprehensive support are key to public safety. Learn more about our #MDYouthJustice solutions at mdyouthjustice.org

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NEW: The number of youth held in juvenile justice facilities fell from 108,800 to 27,600 between 2000 and 2022 — a 75% decline. However, racial & ethnic disparities in youth incarceration and sentencing persist despite overall decrease in youth offending. bit.ly/3X0FbYW

This year, many states considered proposals to roll back reforms in youth justice & some actually brought those to fruition. Learn how we're working relentlessly with our partners to advance youth justice in their jurisdictions in our newsletter: sentencingproject.org/newsletter/bui…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ALLOWS INHUMANE CONDITIONS AT MULTIPLE FACILITIES My name is Alex Taubes and I am a civil rights attorney. I have been made aware of an alarming situation at the Osborn, Carl Robinson and Cybulski Correctional

Very excited to be back. 🥹💛🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that the application for the Coalition for Juvenile Justice’s 2025 Emerging Leaders Committee is now available! To Apply click here: ow.ly/1EIo50Tr2iG

Due to misinformation and varying laws across the country, many people with felony convictions are eligible to vote, but they're unaware they can participate in elections. courant.com/2024/09/23/i-g…

Youth Justice Action Month #YJAM2024 starts today! This year’s theme “YOUth Are Worth It” uplifts the belief that youth are worth investments in the full scope of community resources they need to thrive! What youth investments do you want in your community? #youthareworthit

This week, as we gear up for our grassroots assembly, we’re inspired by our partners National Youth Justice Network and Coalition for Juvenile Justice! Watch Ep. 2 of their #YOUthAreWorthIt video series in honor of #YJAM to hear how youth justice is reimagining community safety youtu.be/0IDWU_gRpYc

Such a fantastic weekend attending the The Youth First Justice Collaborative 2024 Grassroots assembly. We came, we connected, & we learned so much! We are so excited to apply all of our knowledge & to stay connected with all of the states working to abolish youth prisons.