CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAIR SENTENCING OF YOUTH
1319 F STREET NW SUITE 303 NO 303, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 fairsentencingofyouth.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: THE UNITED STATESTREATS CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY YOUTH OF COLOR, WHO COME INTO CONFLICT WITH THE LAW IN INHUMANE WAYS.THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAIR SENTENCING OF YOUTH (THE CFSY) CATALYZES THE JUST AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES BY DEMANDING A BAN ON LIFE-WITHOUT-PAROLE AND OTHER EXTREME SENTENCES FOR CHILDREN WHO CAUSE HARM; ADVANCING ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES THAT FOCUS ON THEIR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS AS CHILDREN, INCLUDING THEIR CAPACITY FOR CHANGE; AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED YOUTH TO THRIVE AS ADULTS AND LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAIR SENTENCING OF YOUTH CATALYZES THE JUST AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES BY DEMANDING A BAN ON LIFE-WITHOUT-PAROLE AND OTHER EXTREME SENTENCES FOR CHILDREN WHO CAUSE HARM; ADVANCING ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES THAT FOCUS ON THEIR UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS AS CHILDREN, INCLUDING THEIR CAPACITY FOR CHANGE; AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED YOUTH TO THRIVE AS ADULTS AND LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.THE CFSY ENVISIONS THE UNITED STATES BECOMING A SOCIETY THAT RESPECTS ALL CHILDREN'S HUMAN RIGHTS AND NURTURES THEIR CAPACITY TO BECOME LEADERS, RESPONDING TO ANY HARM THEY CAUSE IN WAYS THAT ARE ROOTED IN THEIR DIGNITY AND UNIQUE POTENTIAL FOR CHANGE. TOGETHER, WE SEEK A RESPONSE TO HARM CAUSED BY CHILDREN THAT IS CONSCIENTIOUS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS, RESTORATIVE AND EMPOWERING TO ALL PARTIES, AND EQUITABLE, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO RACE AND ETHNICITY.

MOVEMENT BUILDINGTHE CFSY SERVES AS THE NATIONAL HUB FOR ALL THOSE WORKING TO END THE PRACTICE OF SENTENCING YOUTH TO DIE IN PRISON. WE PRIORITIZE OUTREACH TO, ENGAGEMENT OF, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE POLICIES WE WORK TO REFORM, SUCH AS THOSE SERVING JLWOP, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY YOUTH. THIS INCLUDES THE INCARCERATED CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY NETWORK (ICAN), A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND NATIONAL NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS FORMERLY INCARCERATED AS YOUTH. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE EXPERTS WHO DEMONSTRATE THROUGH THEIR ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS THAT CHILDREN - EVEN THOSE CONVICTED OF SERIOUS CRIMES - CAN MATURE AND BECOME POSITIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. ALONGSIDE ICAN MEMBERS, WE CONVENE AND COORDINATE AMONG OUR PARTNERS AROUND THE COUNTRY IN ORDER TO ENSURE ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN THIS EFFORT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNICATE AND WORK TOGETHER STRATEGICALLY TOWARD OUR COMMON GOAL.

LEGAL AND POLICYTHE CFSY PARTNERS WITH ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS PURSUING FAIR, AGE-APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES TO LIFE-WITHOUT-PAROLE FOR YOUTH. WE ORGANIZE CALLS; TRAVEL TO THE STATE FOR MEETINGS; PROVIDE TOOLS SUCH AS CAMPAIGN STRATEGY ADVICE, TALKING POINTS, INFOGRAPHICS, AND COMMUNICATIONS TRAININGS; AND OTHERWISE BRING TO BEAR OUR ISSUE EXPERTISE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH AND STUDIES TO SUPPORT THE CASE FOR REFORM. WE PRIORITIZE EFFORTS IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE WE SEE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NATIONAL PRECEDENT TO BE SET AND WHERE OUR VALUE-ADD CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE. IN THESE JURISDICTIONS, WE WORK ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE REFORM STRATEGIES. THE CFSY ALSO PARTNERS WITH ATTORNEYS PURSUING FAIR, AGE-APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES TO LIFE-WITHOUT-PAROLE FOR YOUTH. WE PROVIDE PARTNERS WITH AMICUS SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND TOOLS, MEDIA RELATIONS SUPPORT, AND WE SHARE BEST PRACTICES. WE PRIORITIZE EFFORTS IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE WE SEE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NATIONAL PRECEDENT TO BE SET AND WHERE OUR VALUE-ADD CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE.

COMMUNICATIONSTHE CFSY USES PUBLIC EDUCATION TOOLS THAT INCLUDE OUR WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, OP/EDS, AND PRINT MEDIA TO STRATEGICALLY EDUCATE DECISION MAKERS AND THOSE THAT INFLUENCE THEM ABOUT THE PRACTICE OF SENTENCING CHILDREN TO DIE IN PRISON, AND THE NEED FOR AGE-APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES. WE COORDINATE WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE A SHARED STRATEGY THAT MAXIMIZES OUR IMPACT.

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