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Youth Justice Action Month Toolkit
Shareables for Social Media
OJJDP has compiled a social media toolkit to spread the word about Youth Justice Action Month 2022. Help us bring attention to youth justice issues, reform, and improving the lives of justice-involved youth!
This year’s theme is “Justice Is ____” that aims to create a new vision of justice, equity, and opportunity for youth affected by the justice system.
Following are tweets and Facebook posts that can be created to link to the YJAM website:
October is National #YouthJusticeActionMonth! Head to #OJJDP's #YJAM2022 webpage to explore the history of #YJAM, dig into research and resources, and find ways you can get involved.
Did you know that October is #YouthJusticeActionMonth? Learn how you can raise your voice and take action for #JuvenileJusticeReform. #YJAM2022 #JusticeIs #OJJDP
I'm celebrating National #YouthJusticeActionMonth by joining #OJJDP, @CJJ and @NJJN to learn ways I can create real change in the justice system. Will you join me?
To celebrate National #YouthJusticeActionMonth, I'm joining #OJJDP, @CJJ, and @NJJN in their efforts to raise awareness about youth justice and system reform. Learn how you can get involved.
OJJDP believes #JusticeIs Treating Kids and Kids. Learn more about their priorities and the ways we're observing #YJAM2022.
OJJDP believes #JusticeIs serving young people in their homes, with their families, in their communities. Learn more about the Office's priorities and how they align with #YJAM2022.
OJJDP believes #JusticeIs about opening opportunities for youth involved in the #justicesystem. Explore how they're working to make that a reality and how this priority aligns with #YJAM2022.
Stay connected, subscribe to OJJDP's JUVJUST and News @ a Glance.
The following images can be incorporated in your messages and posts:
October 18, 2022 - Youth Justice Action Month Virtual Dinner- The Players Coalition, Café Momentum, CJJ and NJJN hosted an evening of meaningful and actionable conversations amongst athletes, youth justice leaders and Momentum Ambassadors from the Café Momentum program. Watch the video
October 27, 2022 - What Youth Justice Means to Youth: A Vision for the Future - OJJDP hosted a presentation in which youth leaders with lived experience in the juvenile justice system presented their recommendations for a "Youth-Centered Vision of Justice." The platform emphasizes youth involvement in decisions affecting them, with a focus on young people from marginalized communities. Watch the presentation
October 28, 2022 - Girl's Justice Day - Rights 4 Girls hosted the 7th annual Girls' Justice Day. The event works to raise awareness during Youth Justice Action Month about the conditions that fuel the criminalization of girls across the country.
