What Coalition for Juvenile Justice does

Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 (per company history) that operates as the national convener for State Advisory Groups (SAGs) working on juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. Its core products are advocacy, convening, training, and information dissemination rather than technology: CJJ runs the annual Youth Justice Conference in Washington, DC, the monthly Juvenile Justice Monitor newsletter (archived continuously since at least 2020 and back to 2017 in current listings), the Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) awareness campaign each October, Hill Day congressional advocacy events, ongoing webinars and training, the Emerging Leaders Committee youth-leadership program, and a publications library of fact sheets and guides. Its member base is hybrid — government (SAGs appointed under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act framework), youth members aged approximately 16-24, individual advocates, and partner organizations. The organization does not have proprietary technology, patents, APIs, or AI capabilities; its technical footprint is limited to a WordPress-based website, Constant Contact for email, and GiveLively for donation processing.

CJJ's business model is nonprofit membership- and donation-based. Revenue flows from tax-deductible individual donations (processed via GiveLively under campaigns such as '41 Years of Impact'), Organizational Member dues, and federal grants. The organization does not disclose revenue, and is not publicly traded, venture-funded, or PE-owned. Its go-to-market is community-led: it leverages its nationwide SAG presence and a 41-year reputation to convene state-level practitioners with federal policymakers, secure reauthorization of the JJDPA (last achieved in December 2018), and shape policy through direct Hill Day engagement. In April 2025 CJJ lost a key federal funding source, creating material operational pressure for an organization of 1-10 employees relying on donations, member support, and grants.

Name

Coalition for Juvenile Justice

Legal name

Coalition for Juvenile Justice

Website

https://juvjustice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coalition for Juvenile Justice is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a nationwide network connecting State Advisory Groups, advocates, and policymakers to advance juvenile justice reform through advocacy, conferences, training, and publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Juvenile Justice Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Criminal Justice Reform & Legal System Advocacy (BPAGAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF)

Keywords

• Juvenile justice advocacy
• Youth justice reform
• Delinquency prevention coalition
• Nonprofit policy advocacy
• Community safety coalition

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 22-2520938). They run campaigns such as the '41 Years of Impact Campaign' and accept donations through GiveLively platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) is a nonprofit advocacy organization that operates as a nationwide network of State Advisory Groups (SAGs) and allies advancing juvenile justice reform. It convenes SAG members, policymakers, practitioners, and youth at an annual national conference in Washington, DC, coordinates Hill Day advocacy events with Congress, delivers training and webinars, publishes the monthly Juvenile Justice Monitor newsletter, and runs the annual Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) awareness campaign.

Product overview

Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) operates as a nationwide network and advocacy organization rather than a technology product company. Their offerings include policy advocacy, publications (notably the monthly Juvenile Justice Monitor newsletter), annual conferences, webinars, training programs, youth leadership development through the Emerging Leaders Committee, Hill Day advocacy events, and resources for State Advisory Groups. The organization functions as a convening body connecting SAGs, policymakers, and practitioners to advance juvenile justice reform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Youth Justice Conference National conference on juvenile justice and delinquency prevention held annually in Washington, DC, serving SAG members, practitioners, state leaders, families, and youth who attend to exchange ideas and advance youth justice reform. The 2025 theme was 'Growing Together: Systems Rooted in Youth, Truth, and Community.'
• Hill Day Advocacy Event Annual advocacy event in Washington, DC providing juvenile justice stakeholders direct engagement with Members of Congress on policy priorities such as JJDPA reauthorization and increased funding for community-based programs.
• Webinars and Training Programs Year-round webinars and virtual training programs covering juvenile justice topics such as trauma-responsive practices, diversion pathways, conditions of confinement, and cross-system collaborations. Targeted at jurisdictions and SAG members implementing reforms.
• State Advisory Group (SAG) Membership Support Membership coordination, technical assistance, and national representation provided to State Advisory Groups (SAGs) in U.S. states and territories to implement JJDPA, advance juvenile justice reform, and ensure compliance with federal core requirements. In January 2025, 41 states and territories renewed SAG memberships with CJJ.
• Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Annual awareness and advocacy campaign held each October since 2008, focused on youth healing, racial justice, and investment in youth, featuring blog posts, events, and coordinated national advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41 states and territories renewed SAG memberships in January 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Center for Juvenile JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Partnered with Annie E. Casey Foundation to develop the Desktop Guide to Good Juvenile Probation Practice, an updated electronic resource for juvenile probation departments.
• National Network for YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCJJ partnered with the National Network for Youth and the National League of Cities Institute to develop principles for addressing the intersections of juvenile justice involvement and youth homelessness. This collaboration resulted in policy guidance and resources for jurisdictions.
• National League of Cities InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCJJ partnered with the National League of Cities Institute and National Network for Youth to address youth homelessness and juvenile justice intersection. The partnership developed collaborative approaches and resources for cities and states.
• Annie E. Casey FoundationcoreOthersThe Annie E. Casey Foundation collaborated with the National Center for Juvenile Justice to debut the Desktop Guide to Good Juvenile Probation Practice, which CJJ promotes and disseminates to its network.
• State Advisory GroupscoreOthersCJJ serves as the national presence for State Advisory Groups (SAGs) across 41 states and territories. SAGs are government-appointed bodies that provide input on the most effective use of state JJDPA funds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Network for Youth: National nonprofit focused on youth housing, homelessness, and juvenile justice reform. Direct peer to CJJ — both advocate on overlapping policy issues, both funded federally, and they have an active co-development partnership around the juvenile justice/youth homelessness intersection.
• Justice Policy Institute: Washington, DC-based nonprofit producing research and policy analysis on juvenile and criminal justice reform. Direct peer to CJJ — both conduct federal-level advocacy and produce publications/issue briefs aimed at shifting juvenile justice policy.
• Campaign for Youth Justice: National nonprofit dedicated to ending the prosecution, incarceration, and adult court processing of youth. Direct peer to CJJ — both Hill Day and federal advocacy organizations working on overlapping juvenile justice reform priorities.
• National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ): Research-focused nonprofit serving as the research arm of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Direct peer to CJJ — it produces the data infrastructure that CJJ uses in advocacy, and the two organizations co-promote resources like the Desktop Guide to Good Juvenile Probation Practice.
• Juvenile Law Center: Philadelphia-based public interest law firm advocating for the rights of youth in the justice system. Direct peer to CJJ — both engage in impact litigation, policy advocacy, and produce resources on conditions of confinement and due process for youth.
• National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: Membership association of judges and judicial officers focused on juvenile and family court improvement. Direct peer to CJJ — both convene members, deliver training/webinars, and produce publications aimed at improving juvenile justice practice at the state level.

Emerging players

• Girls Inc. National nonprofit providing advocacy and programming for young people, including those involved in or at risk of justice involvement. Partial overlap with CJJ's youth member population and its mission of youth development and prevention.
• Center for Children's Law and Policy: Washington, DC-based nonprofit providing legal and policy advocacy on juvenile justice reform including school discipline and conditions of confinement. Emerging player with overlapping focus on racial and ethnic disparities, but more litigation-oriented than CJJ's SAG convening model.

Others

• Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights: Major human rights advocacy organization working on juvenile justice alongside other civil liberties issues. Thematically related — operates in the broader human rights/justice reform advocacy ecosystem but with a much wider portfolio and global scope.

Broad incumbents

• Annie E. Casey Foundation: Major national philanthropy focused on child welfare and juvenile justice reform. Broad incumbent — publishes the influential juvenile justice reports, funds state reform work, and co-develops resources that CJJ promotes to its network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/juvjustice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coalition-for-juvenile-justice
• Instagraminstagram.com/coalitionforjuvjustice

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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