Mobilize Movement and power building

Justice For Families is the only national juvenile justice reform organization founded and run by family leaders impacted by the justice system working to end mass criminalization, particularly of youth and in communities of color. The network is working to advance systemic policy and practice change while also building a base of those directly affected to help other families and collectively achieve and sustain reforms.

NYC

$10,000 • General Operating Support

Deepen cross-movement organizing to engage young people and their families in efforts to address and mitigate the harmful impacts of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems on the whole family. Supports leadership development, strategic partnerships, and advocacy focused on divestment from systems and investment in community-driven resource allocation.