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October 5, 2021

In Memory of AFJ Participant: Menkie Woodard-Collins (1997–2021)

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of AFJ’s participants, Menkie. Menkie was smart, jovial, witty, ambitious, creative, and energetic. He changed the energy of every room that he walked into. He was always cracking jokes, testing wits, and making the people around him laugh and think.

July 15, 2020

AnOther Mag: Alec Soth and Campbell Addy Join Print Sale to Keep Kids Out of Prison

The newly launched Pics for the Kids raises funds for Avenues for Justice, a New York-based organisation which offers young offenders alternatives to prison

April 20, 2020

THE ECONOMIST: Avenues for Justice in The Economist!

AFJ talked about their challenges during COVID-19 in Economist article about jails and prisons around the world during global pandemic.

AUTHORITY MAGAZINE: Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Elsie Flores of Avenues for Justice Is Helping To Change Our World

As part of my series about “individuals and organizations making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Elsie Flores.

AFJ in the News: Chronicle of Social Change

AFJ East Harlem Court Advocate, Brian Stanley, and one of AFJ’s participants were interviewed to discuss the difficulty of staying inside and missing out on the important demonstrations taking place citywide.