JUSTGeorgia is a state-wide coalition that seeks to build a better model of justice and safety for our youth while balancing the best interests of our community.
Compared to youth across the nation, Georgia's children have some of the poorest outcomes in school achievement, graduation rates, obesity, pregnancy, employment, and violent deaths. Those who suffer from abuse, crime, or deprivation - as a victim or offender - are likely to perform in the bottom of these statistics. At the same time, they can face a difficult journey through an outdated and - at times - inadequate legal system.
JUSTGeorgia seeks to accelerate change in the status quo through the formal adoption of modernized state laws and child-serving systems that are fair to children, as well as offer a better chance for prevention, intervention, and/or rehabilitation.
