YOUTH Day

to

Capitol Building, Sacramento, California

Young person sitting at a desk. "Yes to Opportunities to Uplift, Thrive, and Heal"

California isn’t just changing its youth justice system. It’s transforming lives. The state has embraced strategies that uplift youth, provide opportunities for growth, and strengthen connections to family and community.

Join us for YOUTH Day to thank lawmakers for supporting this vision of transformation and rally them to continue their progress.

Organized by: Smart Justice CA, Human Rights Watch, Young Women’s Freedom Center, National Center for Youth Law, Children’s Defense Fund, Burns Institute, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Alliance of Boys and Men of Color.

Discover the powerful art and writings of young people reflecting on recent changes to California's youth justice system. The Youth Voices & Vision magazine, produced by youth, showcases poetry, pictures, collages, and paintings, highlighting why supporting a youth justice system grounded in creating healthy connections is crucial. https://freedom4youth.org/freedom-philosophies-magazine-2

Cover of California Youth Voice and Vision Magazine