How is the LJJN making change?
The LJJN is reaching out to the broader Latino community to raise public awareness about these issues. We want to ignite the hope that change is possible, and encourage the participation of social service providers, youth, and parents in our efforts. We are sponsoring community events and reaching out to the media to demonstrate that the Latino community cares about what happens to children when they enter and exit the juvenile justice system. We are providing leadership and advocacy trainings for CBOs and community leaders who are concerned about the current juvenile justice system and want to join us in making positive reform a reality. We are participating in key juvenile justice reform dialogues that have the ability to change the way Latino children are treated by the juvenile justice system so that their outcomes improve as they leave the system.
