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Advancing a world where youth can dream and thrive in their own homes and communities.

We bring partnership, knowledge, and imagination to ambitious leaders who are transforming youth justice.

Advise advocates, community organizations, funders, and system leaders in imagining and designing a different future

Plan and implement strategies that promote racial justice and center youth, families, and communities

Develop products, tools, and resources to support learning and promote action

What We Do

Our team has deep experience in youth justice and other related fields that spans government, advocacy, philanthropy, and direct service. We also house and engage the Youth Correctional Leaders for Justice, a network of more than 70 current and former leaders working to close youth prisons and accelerate community-centered efforts.

Who We Are

Co-create Strategies, Plans, and Processes

We co-design strategies, plans, and processes to turn ideas into reality and provide ongoing support along the way.

Apply Research and Experience

We integrate and leverage research and learnings from past and current work to replace the punitive youth prison model, rebalance the distribution of power and resources between systems and communities, and establish and strengthen community-led supports.

Engage our Networks

We deploy experts from across the field and offer coaching and counsel.

Leverage Communications

We translate, message, and share work with different audiences to ensure it has the greatest impact.

How We Work

We’re invested in helping our partners build the future they want to see.

Let’s Connect

Reach out to explore how we can work together.