by JJAI News | Sep 1, 2025 | News
Building dignity, justice, and opportunities for children worldwide Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to during August, from Puerto Rico to Honduras, Denver to Minneapolis, and beyond. Art, self-discovery, and family reintegration at CTS Villalba In partnership...
by JJAI News | Aug 1, 2025 | News
Webinar recap: Justice Reform in the Americas: How We’re Responding Our recent webinar left us with powerful insights and renewed commitment to juvenile justice across the region. Held on July 9, the conversation brought together our Executive Director, Douglas...
by JJAI News | Jul 1, 2025 | News
Join us on July 9 Hear how JJAI is resisting the authoritarian wave and protecting the rights of young people across the region. 🎙️ With Douglas Keillor and Sarahi Garcia. Register NOW! Building justice across borders Madrid, June 2-4 We were honored to...
by JJAI News | Dec 10, 2024 | News
Mexican youth art exhibited at a Chicago museum “Reflections of Dignity” – our collaborative project with the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago—was exhibited at the museum this fall through an event co-sponsored by Northwestern University. We...
by JJAI News | Aug 23, 2024 | News
Workshop at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago This spring, we partnered with the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago for a series of 10 art workshops. Seventeen young people from three detention centers in Mexico City participated online with the...
by Douglas Keillor | Aug 22, 2024 | News
Over the past 10 years the support of so many partners have impacted over 5,000 kids in Latin America. This September 17th in Minneapolis we will be celebrating this incredible milestone and looking forward at continuing advocacy for children in prison. Over the past...
This month, our community advanced juvenile justice reform efforts across Latin America and supported families with children deprived of… Read more: April 2026 Update
Strengthening family bonds in Honduras and Costa Rica through family reunification, family committees, and coordinated justice reform efforts.
We are working to break that cycle. In Central America, families whose children end up in the juvenile justice… Read more: In Central America, the juvenile justice system keeps punishing the same families.
In Costa Rica and Honduras, on paper, families have the right to visit their children in juvenile detention. But… Read more: This Mother’s Day, you can restore the bond between a family and a child.
Our Mobilize & Empower (M&E) project mobilizes communities to protect children in prison and empowers youth and families directly… Read more: November 2025 Newsletter
Last Month at a Glance: September 2025 New Resource Launch: Facility Assessment Resource Hub We’ve launched a comprehensive hub… Read more: October 2025 Newsletter