Mission
AFJ'S MISSION IS TO KEEP YOUNG PEOPLE OUT OF PRISON BY: 1) INTERVENING EARLY TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM INCARCERATION, 2) PROVIDING THE COURT SYSTEMS WITH A PROVEN COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE, AND 3) MAKING NYC A SAFER, MORE EQUITABLE PLACE FOR EVERYONE. AFJ EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS WITH A PATH TO SUCCESS THROUGH COURT ADVOCACY AND HIRE UP PROGRAM SERVICES, INCLUDING JOB READINESS TRAINING, CERTIFICATION COURSES, INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENTS, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS CARE.