Read our success stories

Malik Rainey

Facing 3-15 years in prison, Malik has turned his life around in the security field and his a new father.

Thomas Zapata

Thomas hopes that by earning different certifications, it will open the doors to opportunities which he never thought would be possible just a few years ago after he was arrested for attempted robbery.

Anastacia Henry

The child of a teenage mother who was in and out of the foster care system, Anastacia’s early childhood was rooted in instability. In Spring 2021, Anastacia graduated from high school and by the fall had enrolled in college.

Keanu Lopez

Keanu was facing years of state prison. Now, he is studying business. Watch to learn how Keanu turned his life around with AFJ.

Maliek Jones

YO adjudication was not just handed to Maliek – he earned it through his determination to change his life with the support of AFJ.

Kenny Cooper

2016 Second Chance Awardee turns his life around with Avenues for Justice.

Miguel Rosario

Speaking of his experience at AFJ as a whole Miguel says that it “changes the way you think about life.” So close to serving a lengthy prison sentence and having a life-altering criminal record, Miguel has turned his life around.

Robinson Diaz

Leaving behind the streets, a Lower East Side native plans a career in gerontology.

Kristina Farrell

After an arrest at 14 for robbery, she’s now a college-bound, straight-A student.

Jules Febre

From robbery to teaching yoga: One of AFJ’s outstanding teens finds a new pose.

Elsie Flores

A pregnant teen arrested for selling drugs is now a college grad and AFJ court advocate.

Delilah Martinez

See how AFJ helped transform a drug-selling street kid into an army sergeant.

Edgar Muniz

A former drug addict who was busted for selling heroin is now a real estate office manager.