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- EIN 22-2520938
- (202) 467-0864
- 1629 K Street Northwest Washington DC 20006-1602 USA
- www.juvjustice.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Crime & Law, Job Training, Youth Violence Prevention
Mission: The coalition of juvenile justice (cjj) envisions a nation where fewer children are at risk of delinquency; and if they are at risk or involved with the justice system, they and their families receive every possible opportunity to live safe, healthly and fulfilling lives.
Programs: Cjj is a nationwide coalition of state advisory groups and allies dedicated to preventing children and youth from becoming involved in the courts and upholding the highest standards of care when youth are charged with wrongdoing and enter the justice systeme. Cjj members work to improve the treatment of young people and their families involved with the juvenile justice system, enhance community safety, and develop and implement innovative strategies that prevent delinquency. Cjj seeks to bring about positive policy and practice change in the juvenile justice system by partnering with leading national and state-level organizations and creating tools, training, and publications. As its members national presence, cjj educates and informs members of congress and the administration on state-identified needs and concerns in the arena of juvenile justice.