Briefings
JEP conducts structured research briefings that translate youth-authored analysis into dialogue with legal, policy, and advocacy institutions. Briefings are grounded in JEP’s published work and include prepared materials to support informed discussion on criminal justice, technology, and youth justice reform.
Recent Briefings
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ACLU Criminal Law Reform Project (August 2025)
Research briefing on algorithmic decision-making and civil rights concerns in the criminal legal system, drawing from Next Steps into Criminal Justice Activism: Technology, Ethics, and the Future of Justice. -
Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, DATA Lab (September 2025)
Briefing on the use of data-driven tools in prosecution and courts, with discussion focused on transparency, accountability, and youth impact. -
Human Rights Watch, Children’s Rights Division
Youth-authored analysis on juvenile justice and emerging technologies, shared as part of institutional learning and advocacy strategy discussions. -
The Sentencing Project, Youth Justice Division
Educational briefing on youth incarceration trends and reform frameworks, grounded in JEP’s published research. -
U.S. Congressional Staff
Informational briefings providing youth-authored context on criminal justice technology and reform, designed for educational purposes.
Briefing Materials
Where appropriate, JEP produces written briefing summaries and research memos to accompany these sessions. Select materials are shared publicly; others remain internal at the request of partner institutions
Select Briefing Sessions

ACLU Criminal Law Reform Project briefing
(August 2025)
Internal research briefing with the Project’s Director on criminal justice reform and civil rights issues.
