ACT NOW! 35th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act

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We are a program of the W. Haywood Burns Institute that is committed to the empowerment of children, youth, families and communities by promoting the availability of effective, culturally appropriate interventions to detention and incarceration. CJNY identifies, promotes and helps expand the work and capacities of its community-based member organizations that serve children in trouble with the law. CJNY also works to develop and expand its network of 130+ members so that they can effectively influence public policy that adversely impacts youth of color. Our goal: Stop the Rail to Jail!

ACT NOW! 35th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act

Thursday, 30 April 2009 12:02

Time to Renew Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act

For 35 years, the JJDPA has provided direction and support for juvenile justice system improvements and has significantly contributed to the reduction of juvenile crime and delinquency. The JJDPA sets out federal standards for the custody and care of youth in the juvenile justice system.

Reauthorizing the JJDPA this year will protect children from the dangers of adult jails, improve safety for youth in custody, and increase fairness by requiring states to take steps to reduce racial and ethnic disparities. The continuing success of effective juvenile crime prevention and deterrence depends on Congress strengthening both the provisions of the JJDPA, as well as the funding resources needed for states and localities to implement the law.

1. Ask your member of Congress to support a strong reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) during the 111th Congress. Visit this link to send them your message.

2. Request your "Join the Movement Action Kit! from our allies the Campaign for Youth Justice who is spearheading this effort! To request your kit, please email them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please specify how many kits you would like and the address you would like them sent to.

3. Join the Campaign for Youth Justice on facebook to get updates on activities related to the reauthorization of the JJDPA. Their group name is Campaign for Youth Justice.

For more information about how you or your organization can offer support for the reauthorization of the JJDPA generally, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information about JJDPA and how you can send a letter or contact your congressional representative, please visit ACT4JJ.org.

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