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“The first time I entered a juvenile prison in Latin America, I was shocked how many of the kids were waiting months and months to see a judge. Most have no hope of being released for years. When they are finally released, they go back to their communities with no support system. Lagging behind in school with no work skills, they have few options. Locking up kids for petty offenses actually makes crime worse in the long run as lives are needlessly thrown away… “
In 2013, Douglas Keillor is a human rights attorney. In 2012, Douglas moved to Mexico City as a Fulbright-Garcia Robles Fellow to research juvenile detention. In 2013, he founded Juvenile Justice Advocates International.
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October 2026 Update
How can a justice system protect the relationships young people and their children depend on? This September, your support kept families connected and sustained JJAI’s work to improve youth justice. Family engagement and technical...
September 2026 Update
Families reconnect. Communities participate. Systems move forward. This month, JJAI's work across the Americas shows what youth justice reform looks like at different levels, strengthening family connections while working with communities...
August 2026 Update
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