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The Juvenile Justice Initiative is a non-profit, non-partisan, inclusive statewide coalition of state and local organizations, advocacy groups, legal educators, practitioners, community service providers, and child advocates supported by private donations from foundations, individuals/entities.

JJI’s mission is to transform the juvenile justice system in Illinois by reducing reliance on confinement, enhancing fairness for all youth, and developing an adequate range of community-based resources

JJI as a coalition establishes/joins broad-based collaborations developed around specific initiatives to achieve concrete improvements and lasting changes for youth in the justice system. JJI’s goal is to develop a statewide initiative to decrease incarceration rates and increase prevention services for youth in Illinois.