Each year, juvenile courts nationwide hear approximately 800,000 cases. Young people need experienced, dedicated advocates to fight for them in courts, legislatures, and city halls.

Solitary confinement is nothing short of state-sanctioned child abuse. Strip searches and shackling are inhumane. No child deserves this treatment.

Over 430,000 youth are in foster care, and around 20,000 young adults “age out” of care without permanent family connections. They deserve better from the institutions meant to support them.

Our youth advocates effect change through advocacy, media outreach, and public education. Their expertise and lived experiences are critical to informing policy reform.