About Us

Young people are experts in their lives and best positioned to create solutions and goals for themselves and their communities. Therefore, we take the time needed to listen deeply, think boldly, and act thoughtfully. Our deliberate approach to partnering with young people ensures we minimize the harm the criminal legal system—and other systems of oppression—may cause.

We are resourceful, flexible, and strategic when using tools to achieve our clients’ goals. We acknowledge our strengths, and we value the power and abundance to be found through solidarity with our community. As individuals and as an organization, we are always learning—from each other, from the young people we partner with, and from our community.

We advocate in partnership with young people. We recognize that the broader conditions youth experience in their homes and communities are inextricable from our mission. Racism and anti-Blackness permeate every aspect of society, especially the legal system, so bold action is required to dismantle it. We are committed to challenging this injustice by leading and effecting transformative, systemic change through our interdisciplinary practice.

We actively cultivate a supportive, healthy community where people are treated fairly and with compassion, and where our colleagues, clients, and partners can show up as their full selves.