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| Abbreviation | JEP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2019 |
| Founder | Irene Kim |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Youth-led criminal justice reform |
| Headquarters | United States |
Executive Director | Nicholas E. Stewart |
| Website | justiceeducationproject.org |
Justice Education Project
[edit]The Justice Education Project (JEP) is a global youth-led nonprofit organization based in the United States that focuses on criminal justice reform through education, policy advocacy, and direct support for incarcerated communities. Founded in 2019, it is recognized as the first national youth-led and youth-focused criminal justice reform nonprofit in the United States.[1] The organization has since expanded internationally, becoming one of the only youth-led criminal justice organizations with a global presence.
History and Mission
[edit]The Justice Education Project was founded in 2019 with the goal of equipping young people with the tools to critically engage with the U.S. criminal justice system. The organization began as a grassroots effort led by students and quickly expanded to include educational programming, public-facing events, and national partnerships. JEP distinguishes itself as the first global youth-led criminal justice nonprofit initiated in the United States.
Its mission centers on advocating for systemic reform, particularly in areas impacting incarcerated individuals and marginalized communities. The organization provides resources and activism tools for young people, and facilitates opportunities to support current and formerly incarcerated populations, with a focus on women and children.
Programs and Activities
[edit]Educational Events
[edit]JEP has organized multiple national events focused on justice reform, technology, and youth activism. Notable events include:
- Power to YOUth Summit (April 2021), featuring speakers from the National Police Accountability Project, the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Network, and the Innocence Project.[2]
- Injustice in the Justice System: AI (July 2022), co-hosted with Encode Justice and supported by the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project. This hybrid event focused on algorithmic bias in policing and featured panelists such as Albert Fox Cahn and Aaron Sankin.[3]
- Change Starts with (You)th (June 2022), a public event held at Jersey City City Hall focused on youth engagement in politics and criminal justice reform. It featured members of the Jersey City Council and included the promotion of JEP’s first book.[2]
- Youth Activism Summit (August 2023), which included speakers from the Equal Justice Initiative, the Innocence Project, and Human Rights Watch.[2]
JEP also hosts ongoing webinars featuring guest speakers such as state senators, scholars, and youth justice advocates.[2]
Community Support and Partnerships
[edit]In partnership with organizations including HerDrive, CASES, and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), JEP has led direct support efforts for incarcerated and immigrant communities. Between 2020 and 2021, the organization:
- Donated over 20,000 menstrual hygiene products to incarcerated women across 11 states
- Distributed more than 400 books to the children of incarcerated individuals
- Raised $1,500 to support deported and detained immigrant children[2]
These efforts reflect JEP's broader commitment to providing resources and material support to impacted communities, particularly women and youth.
Youth Publications
[edit]In 2021, JEP published a youth-authored book titled First Steps Into Criminal Justice Activism: For Youth. The book serves as an introductory guide to systemic reform, featuring interviews with Yale Law Professors Miriam Gohara and James Whitman.[4] The book was promoted with local government support and distributed nationally.
JEP is also finalizing a follow-up publication on artificial intelligence and the justice system, which explores topics such as surveillance, risk assessment algorithms, and youth privacy rights.
Media and Academic Recognition
[edit]JEP’s work has been featured in national, academic, and local media outlets:
- A 2021 article in Teen Vogue profiled the organization’s founding and its publication efforts.[1]
- Berkeley Law School’s Policy Advocacy Clinic included JEP’s interview with fellow Ahmed Lavalais in its criminal law archive, and the law school’s official X (formerly Twitter) account promoted the feature.[5][6]
- WRFI’s Human Rights Show, a New York public radio program, interviewed JEP’s former leadership in a segment about youth-led justice reform.[7]
- The University of Minnesota’s Data Science Initiative highlighted JEP’s AI-focused advocacy as part of its work on ethics and society.[8]
- North Brooklyn Community News reported on JEP’s public panels addressing AI and implicit bias.[9]
Donations and Fundraising Partnerships
[edit]JEP has partnered with organizations including HerDrive, CASES, and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) to distribute over 20,000 menstrual hygiene products to incarcerated women, donate more than 400 books to the children of incarcerated individuals, and raise $1,500 to support deported and detained immigrant children.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Teen Vogue, 2021
- ^ a b c d e f Justice Education Project – Our Work
- ^ Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, 2022
- ^ Teen Vogue, October 2021
- ^ Berkeley Law, Twitter
- ^ Berkeley Law Criminal Law Archive
- ^ WRFI Human Rights Show, 2022
- ^ University of Minnesota DSI, 2025
- ^ North Brooklyn News, 2022
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