What We Do
Justice for Families is a national network of family leaders, impacted by the justice system working to end mass criminalization, particularly that of youth and communities of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).
Trainings
We provide leadership development and technical assistance to families and system stakeholders to reduce youth incarceration.
Advocacy
We work with our partners to redirect investments in young people, their families and communities to secure a fair and equitable system of justice.
Practice & Policies
We work in collaboration with agencies to develop a system of care for youth and families and to be transparent and held accountable for our practices.
People Who Care
We are the only national juvenile justice reform organization that is founded and run by families who have been directly impacted by the juvenile justice system.
Community Impact!
2012Justice for Families was founded.
500+Families trained and engaged through the Family Leadership Institute
7,000+Juvenile justice practitioners and stakeholders trained nationwide
480+Bronx families supported with direct services during the COVID-19 crisis
“Families Unlocking Futures: Solutions to the Crisis in Juvenile Justice” offers the first-of-its kind analysis that details how the juvenile justice system does more to feed the nation’s vast prison system than to deter or redirect young people from system involvement; and demonstrates the incredible damage the system causes to families and communities.
See How You Can Change...Lives!
Donations
- Donations are used to provide resources for these family advocates who need on-going communities of support so they can successfully engage in system reform.
Volunteering
- Volunteers help promote our work in creating change in the juvenile justice system.