Youth Justice Overview

Youth Justice (YJ) demands and obtains equity within our justice systems is essential for our youth and our society.

RYSE’s Youth Justice staff and youth engage in ongoing advocacy and share practices with systems partner and the broader field via presentations and conferences, including youth-led workshops.

Systems impacted young people in YJ programs complete a “Let’s Get Free” plan and have access to ongoing staff support via check-ins and case management. Young people’s individual plans are supported alongside examining and critique systems that are built on historic trauma, race, gender, and class structures and work toward transformation.  

Programs

• Case Management Support: Available for youth who express interest in getting regular support in meeting their Education and Career goals. We also offer support for young people who have had contact with the juvenile justice system, helping them create plans for successful reentry and reintegration back into the community.

• R.E.S.T.O.R. Program: R.E.S.T.O.R is a Restorative Justice diversion program that exists within the RYSE Center. Youth who are arrested, and meet a certain criteria, can be referred to RYSE by the District Attorney's office to undergo a Restorative conference. If successful, the charges will remain dropped. Our program’s acronym defines the goals that we hope to achieve through the restorative process.

Youth Justice Resources

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