Our Books
JEP publishes youth-authored books examining the U.S. criminal justice system through research, lived experience, and interviews with legal scholars and practitioners. These publications are used by students, educators, and public audiences to inform learning, discussion, and reform efforts.
Next Steps into Criminal Justice Activism: Technology, Ethics, and the Future of Justice (2025)
An advanced guide for young people examining how AI and data-driven technologies reshape policing, courts, and youth justice.
Featured in The Hill’s courts newsletter and Tech Policy Press
First Steps into Criminal Justice Activism: For Youth (2021)
An introductory guide for young people exploring the U.S. criminal justice system, its history, and pathways for reform.
Recognized by Teen Vogue for its youth-led approach to criminal justice reform.