National Youth Justice Network

YOUth Are Worth Healing! In Episode 5 of the YOUth Are Worth It! Video series, listen to advocates share why healing, not punishment, leads us to true justice and community safety for youth and all of us. Watch the preview of episode 5 below and see the FULL video on YouTube--> https://lnkd.in/edTt4x3x #YJAM, #YJAM2024, #youthareworthit Coalition for Juvenile Justice

Today is Girls’ Justice Day- a day to center girls in the legal system and speak out about their experiences and needs! #YJAM #YJAM2024 #YOUthAreWorthIt! Rights4Girls

“Educating ourselves on how other people look at the world, how other people walk through the world, is one of the first things to kind of combat systematic racism, and to just give youth the best chance at success in this world.” Myla Roundy, Emerging Leader Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Watch the preview below and check out the FULL Ep. 4 of our YOUth Are Worth It! video series - Youth Are Worth Racial Justice, right now on YouTube--> https://lnkd.in/eUPXKKYH #YJAM #YJAM2024 #YOUthAreWorthIt

NYJN is one of the 118 signatories calling for youth justice approaches that improve community safety AND achieve better outcomes for our kids. We must commit to research-backed, equitable, community-centered approaches and reject outdated "tough" on kids policies. #CareNotCages

Did you know that 2024 marks the 50-year anniversary of the signing of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA)? The JJDPA provides core protections for youth encountering the legal system, including keeping youth away from adult jails and prisons, funds for community-based options, and state-level oversight bodies to monitor basic care for youth in the system. Learn why the JJDPA matters in episode 3 of our YOUth Are Worth It! Video series. Watch the full video on YouTube-->https://lnkd.in/efQHpwkN #YJAM2024, #youthareworthit

Exciting news! Gov. Whitmer has officially proclaimed October as Youth Justice Action Month! At MCYJ, we’re thrilled to see this recognition of the need to attend to and reform our juvenile justice system. Join us throughout the month as we advocate for change, uplift youth voices, and work towards a more equitable future for young people in Michigan. https://lnkd.in/ePWDxECk

The Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act matters for youth protections! The JJDPA provides core protections for young people in the legal system, like keeping youth out of adult lock ups and jails in most cases and separated from adults if they are in an adult facility. BUT, not all states opt into the JJDPA and we need it reauthorized this year! Swipe to read about all of the JJDPA’s core protections and how you can take action to ensure ALL youth are protected. #YJAM2024, #youthareworthit

Please help us celebrate Youth Justice Action Month by attending the YJAM Resource and Job Fair at Oxnard High School next Sunday! The Youth Advisory Council of One Step A La Vez and Boys & Girls Club of Oxnard and Port Hueneme have been hard at work finalizing the details to make this an amazing day for young people in Ventura County. Our resource fair has been designed to address needs and provide information on topics young people need access to. From mentorship to sexual health, to voter registration and pre-registration we’ve got you covered! Learn about all the resources in our county and win prizes for visiting the booths ❤️ Our job readiness area is a place to show up to and get assistance with your resume, mock interviews, professional attire, hair styling and cuts, makeup, etc. We’re ready to help prepare you to feel confident as you apply for jobs or internships. Need to clear your record? You can participate in our free expungement clinic ✅ Our job fair will have employers ready and eager to meet with you and take your resume or application onsite! Also learn about different career paths and entrepreneurship programs. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the event to unleash your creativity and add your mark to our community art project that the YAC has been designing 🎨 So much happening and even more to come. Watch our socials as more is announced. We hope to see you all there. Free tickets are available by clicking the link here: https://lnkd.in/eqg4WP2D Want to join as an employer, community-based organization, or volunteer? It’s not too late! Please click the registration link in our bio. #yjam2024 #youthareworthit #youthjustice #empowerment #community #opportunity

“…taking strictly punishment-based approaches actually leads to more recidivism, less public safety.” Leon Smith, Executive Director of Citizens for Juvenile Justice. Ep. 2 of our YOUTh Are Worth It! Video Series - Youth Are Worth Keeping Safe - now available to watch on YouTube—>https://lnkd.in/e5pUphPt Please watch, like and share the full video to reclaim community safety away from police and prisons toward a vision of healing and justice for all of us. #YJAM2024 #YouthAreWorthIt #Safety #Healing #Justice

📢 Upcoming Event at James Madison University: Opportunities for Justice-Involved Youth Are Created 🎨 In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, The Innovation Center for Youth Justice is proud to present a powerful and inspiring Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Event through the National Youth Justice Network! This exhibit will showcase Robert Shetterly’s portraits from his series Americans Who Tell the Truth, alongside artwork created by incarcerated youth. It’s a unique opportunity to reflect on the intersection of justice, truth, and youth empowerment through the lens of art. 🗓 Date: October 9 - November 20 📍 Location: Roop Hall, Room 208 & Memorial Hall, James Madison University Join us to witness the transformative power of art in action and help amplify the voices of justice-involved youth! #YouthJustice #AmericansWhoTellTheTruth #ArtForJustice #YJAM2024 #JMUEvents #YOUthareworthit