Advocacy Tools

In the Advocacy Tools section, you will find tools developed by CFYJ on ways to engage your community, mobilize support, and start your own state campaign. If you have any questions, please contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Organizing

• Using the “Childhood Interrupted” DVD to educate your community 
• Starting Your Own Campaign
• Coalition Building Guide

Policy Advocacy

• CFYJ’s 2017 Legislative Advocacy Guide

Research

• Key Facts: Youth in the Justice System
• Click here for other useful fact sheets and briefs

Communications

• CFYJ’s 2015 Media Guide
• CFYJ's Social Media 101's

Coalition-building & Outreach

• Family Guide to Networking, Coalition Building, Organizing and Campaign Planning
• Peer Learning Network

Legislative Champions

• Raise The Age Reforms
• Jail and Prison Removal Reforms
• Youth Transfer Reforms

Contact us for these other tools:

• House Party Guide
• Vigil Guide
• Postcard Campaign
• Holiday Toolkit
• How to Plan a Facility Visit
• How to Interview Impacted Youth and Families
• How to organize a YJAM event (film screening, panel discussion etc)