About Us
The Justice Education Project (JEP) is the first global, youth-led criminal justice nonprofit founded in the United States. Our mission is to empower Gen Z to challenge unjust systems and take direct action for change.
Core Focus Areas
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Civic Education: We demystify the legal system and promote civic literacy through youth-written publications, school-based chapters, and national events.
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Community Impact: JEP branches across the U.S. lead care package drives, policy discussions, and resource-sharing efforts that directly support incarcerated people and their families.
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Youth Leadership & Public Engagement: We provide Gen Z with platforms to lead, whether speaking at city halls, co-authoring research, or through JEP leadership briefing national advocacy organizations on youth justice reform strategy and policy development.
Our Commitment to Equity
JEP centers the experiences of communities most harmed by mass incarceration and policing. Our work uplifts voices often excluded from policy conversations, especially women, children, BIPOC communities, and formerly incarcerated youth. We are committed to building a justice movement rooted in dignity, access, and accountability.
Where We Work
JEP operates across 39 states and 15 countries through a growing network of student chapters, school partnerships, and international collaborations. We connect local action with national conversations to ensure youth voices are shaping the future of justice reform.