The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) works to shrink our youth justice systems and make what remains fair and effective so that all youth and families are treated with dignity and humanity.
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Children should not be funneled into the youth legal system as a result of mental health challenges. Read our latest Policy Platform: "Keep Children with Mental Health Challenges out of the Youth Legal System" with recommendations for jurisdictions and advocates to ensure youth with mental health challenges receive proper care, not criminalization. Read More.