#YJAM 2024 YOUth ARE WORTH IT!

  Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) is an annual campaign where advocates come together to organize digital and in-person events and activities to raise awareness and inspire action on behalf of young people impacted by the justice system. The Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ), National Youth Justice Network (NYJN) partner annually to support youth justice advocates, state advisory groups, youth-serving organizations, and young leaders across the country in planning and implementing YJAM activities.  This year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of JJDPA, we encourage YJAM events from August to November 2024.

 In honor and in celebration of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) 50th anniversary, and with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, CJJ and NYJN are pleased to announce the availability of funds to support campaigns, events, and activities that increase public education and awareness about the JJDPAct, preventing youth legal system involvement, celebrating Youth Justice Action Month and related activities across the nation. These activities can occur celebrating YJAM from August 2024 through November 2024.  These funds are made available under OJJDP's FY 2023 JJDPA Outreach and Education Subgrants Program.