Youth Justice Education Clinic

The Youth Justice Education Clinic (YJEC) at Loyola Law School’s Center for Juvenile Law and
Policy provides client-centered and holistic education advocacy for young people who are
criminalized and pushed out of schools based on race, disability, and/or gender identity. YJEC
works to dismantle the school-prison nexus by advocating for school stability, community-led
accountability, and limiting law enforcement on all school campuses.

YJEC strives to eliminate barriers to an equitable education and to foster community
empowerment. YJEC works to transform our education system so that every young person can
learn in a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment.