Who we are

The Youth Justice Navigator is an interactive tool for youth to navigate the Juvenile Justice System in Los Angeles County. We know that the more youth and their families know about how the system works, the better the outcomes are for them. Through this tool, we will educate and provide resources to empower youth to navigate the juvenile legal system. We will help youth answer these questions and more: what are their legal rights when they come into contact with law enforcement?; What are the different types of hearings in a juvenile case?; Who are all the people in a courtroom?; What happens after the case is over?

How we got started

The project was first launched through the Youth & Justice Clinic at UCLA School of Law, as the Knowledge is Power project. It grew to include Golden Gate University (GGU) School of Law and both GGU and UCLA approached Code for America for partnership. In turn, Code for America approached their local chapter, Hack for LA. Together, all four entities will bring their respective expertise to bring this tool to the community.