JusticeForGirls.org - A nonprofit organization for teenage girls in Canada
Title
Justice for Girls
Description
Justice for Girls works to promote social justice and an end to violence, poverty and racism in the lives of teenage girls who are low income or homeless. We fight for social justice based on the feminist belief that young women in poverty are the experts of their own experience. We stand beside young women and provide support and resources to them so that girls can act on their own behalf to create personal and social change. We recognize that girls' lack of institutional power and credibility (because of discrimination) is a real barrier to young women regardless of their skills, intelligence, or ability to articulate their needs.
Justice For Girls uses knowledge of institutions, such as the criminal justice and child welfare systems, to assist young women in their day-to-day struggles with violence, poverty and racism. One of our fundamental goals is to promote community among young women because we believe that young women coming together is key to their freedom and safety.
JFG believes in young women's leadership and pushes for young women to be at the forefront of designing law, policy, and programs that affect their lives. Our work is guided by the leadership and experience of numerous young women for whom we have advocated and/or who are part of the organization as staff, interns, and board members.
Languages
English
