About Us
We are a coalition of advocates, directly impacted leaders, organizations, and community members working to end the prosecution of children as adults. Grounded in research, lived experience, and a shared belief in the potential of every young person, we seek to transform laws, policies, and narratives that criminalize children. Together, we’re building a future where every child is given the chance to grow, heal, and thrive—not be defined by their worst mistake.
Our mission is to limit the prosecution of children as adults and advance systems that respond to youth with care, not criminalization.
We envision a society where every child has the chance to grow, heal, and thrive rather than be defined by their worst mistake.
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Rutgers Criminal and Youth Justice Clinic
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New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
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ACLU of NJ
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Salvation and Social Justice
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New Jersey Parents' Caucus
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Human Rights Watch
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Returning Citizens Support Group
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Students for Prison Education, Abolition, and Reform
