$5,500 keeps a youth out of prison with AFJ for a year vs. up to $450,000 to incarcerate one person for a full year in NYC.

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Avenue For Justice's Goals

Keep kids out of prison - That's how AFJ stops New York City crime. Our goals:

1 Intervene to divert and reclaim young people from lives of crime.

2 Provide an overloaded court system a reliable alternative to incarceration.

3 Make New York City a safer place for everyone.

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News and Events

AFJ Featured on F.Y. EYE’s PSA Network Campaign!

The PSA Network includes indoor and outdoor screens placed in high-traffic locations throughout NYC’s five boroughs and Westchester used exclusively to promote social impact messaging.

AFJ on PBS NewsHour

Check out PBS NewsHour's 5 minute highlight of AFJ!

Our Program

AFJ's services are 24/7 and comprehensive. Read about our successful model here!

Meet Samantha Who Is Heading Up 2022 Programming at AFJ

NYC City Council to rename block on Avenue B the “Avenues for Justice Way”

NYC City Council to recognize our history of providing second chances and keeping youth out of jail for over 40 years.

What people are saying

  • "The Andrew Glover Youth Program may be a model to follow. It fills many of the roles of an effective criminal justice system, including punishment, counseling, and rehabilitation.”
    - The New York Times
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