Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
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We're working to ban life without parole and other extreme sentences for children in the United States. https://cfsy.org/
NEW REPORT RELEASE: A Decade After Montgomery v. Louisiana: Progress, Gaps, and the Promise of Meaningful Review for Children Serving Extreme Sentences. Read it here: cfsy.org/media-resour...
January 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM
NEW REPORT RELEASE: A Decade After Montgomery v. Louisiana: Progress, Gaps, and the Promise of Meaningful Review for Children Serving Extreme Sentences. Read it here: cfsy.org/media-resour...
As Director of Transitions for Entry Points, ICAN member Kyle Daniel-Bey is harnessing the power of art and storytelling to support people who were sentenced to life as children as they navigate their reentry journeys.
January 22, 2026 at 9:02 PM
As Director of Transitions for Entry Points, ICAN member Kyle Daniel-Bey is harnessing the power of art and storytelling to support people who were sentenced to life as children as they navigate their reentry journeys.
CFSY’s Eric Alexander hosted a Civil Rights Seminar where participants were asked to explore the legacy of slavery, its enduring influence on today’s punishment-based legal system, and how communities can use restorative justice practices to dismantle these systems of control.
January 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
CFSY’s Eric Alexander hosted a Civil Rights Seminar where participants were asked to explore the legacy of slavery, its enduring influence on today’s punishment-based legal system, and how communities can use restorative justice practices to dismantle these systems of control.
At CFSY, we just have to look around the room to see what’s possible for ending extreme sentences for children. Nine of our staff members were once children sentenced to prison. Today, they are the visionary leaders driving our movement forward.
January 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM
At CFSY, we just have to look around the room to see what’s possible for ending extreme sentences for children. Nine of our staff members were once children sentenced to prison. Today, they are the visionary leaders driving our movement forward.
In November, we had the honor of welcoming over 350 community members, supporters, and loved ones to our second Freedom Celebration in Philadelphia.
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2025 Freedom Celebration | CFSY
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December 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In November, we had the honor of welcoming over 350 community members, supporters, and loved ones to our second Freedom Celebration in Philadelphia.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Bm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Bm...
As we look toward 2026, we're filled with inspiration from the Incarcerated Children's Advocacy Network (ICAN). During our final community call of 2025, we asked our members—all of whom were sentenced as children and are now free—what they are looking forward to in the new year.
December 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
As we look toward 2026, we're filled with inspiration from the Incarcerated Children's Advocacy Network (ICAN). During our final community call of 2025, we asked our members—all of whom were sentenced as children and are now free—what they are looking forward to in the new year.
As this year comes to an end, we’re reflecting on a season powered by resilience, restoration, and community. Together, we’re proving what’s possible when directly impacted leadership, second chances, and community care guide the work.
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
As this year comes to an end, we’re reflecting on a season powered by resilience, restoration, and community. Together, we’re proving what’s possible when directly impacted leadership, second chances, and community care guide the work.
We know that freedom means having the power to express, create, and heal. For many of our community members, art is a source of hope and connection during and after incarceration.
December 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We know that freedom means having the power to express, create, and heal. For many of our community members, art is a source of hope and connection during and after incarceration.
Give a gift today! www.cfsy.org/donate
December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Give a gift today! www.cfsy.org/donate
Up to 90% of justice-involved youth have experienced significant trauma, which impacts brain development.
Extreme sentences suggest the impacts are permanent but the science is clear:
Extreme sentences suggest the impacts are permanent but the science is clear:
December 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Up to 90% of justice-involved youth have experienced significant trauma, which impacts brain development.
Extreme sentences suggest the impacts are permanent but the science is clear:
Extreme sentences suggest the impacts are permanent but the science is clear:
Every day, we get to witness transformation, healing, and the power of redemption. And it’s all thanks to our community support, time, and extraordinary generosity.
On this global day of giving, we hope you will consider making a gift to the CFSY.
On this global day of giving, we hope you will consider making a gift to the CFSY.
December 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Every day, we get to witness transformation, healing, and the power of redemption. And it’s all thanks to our community support, time, and extraordinary generosity.
On this global day of giving, we hope you will consider making a gift to the CFSY.
On this global day of giving, we hope you will consider making a gift to the CFSY.
Children once told they’d die in prison are now leaders, healers & advocates. ICAN members are coming home with a commitment to give back. As Eddie Ellis says: “What we take, we should plant.”
Our Freedom Celebration was restorative justice in action.
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Our Freedom Celebration was restorative justice in action.
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A Celebration of the ‘Children are Different’ High Court Ruling
At a gathering in Philadelphia, people released from prison after receiving juvenile life without parole sentences share their stories.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Children once told they’d die in prison are now leaders, healers & advocates. ICAN members are coming home with a commitment to give back. As Eddie Ellis says: “What we take, we should plant.”
Our Freedom Celebration was restorative justice in action.
imprintnews.org/top-stories/...
Our Freedom Celebration was restorative justice in action.
imprintnews.org/top-stories/...
Can restorative justice address serious harm committed by young people? Join us on 12/2 for a discussion that will examine this question and offer considerations for bringing restorative justice to your community. Register: www.mobilize.us/crimesurvivo...
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Can restorative justice address serious harm committed by young people? Join us on 12/2 for a discussion that will examine this question and offer considerations for bringing restorative justice to your community. Register: www.mobilize.us/crimesurvivo...
At our Freedom Celebration, we honored CFSY’s Co-Founder Bryan Stevenson, whose pursuit of justice has transformed how our nation treats children in the legal system. His advocacy opened the door to freedom for hundreds who were told as kids they would die behind bars www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh0P...
Honoring Bryan Stevenson | CFSY 2025 Freedom Celebration
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November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
At our Freedom Celebration, we honored CFSY’s Co-Founder Bryan Stevenson, whose pursuit of justice has transformed how our nation treats children in the legal system. His advocacy opened the door to freedom for hundreds who were told as kids they would die behind bars www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh0P...
We held our Freedom Celebration in Philly this week and are holding tremendous gratitude for everyone who made this celebration possible. It was full of connection, reflection, excursions, and dancing. A special thanks to our partners at the Tow Foundation and to our Philadelphia community! 💛
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
We held our Freedom Celebration in Philly this week and are holding tremendous gratitude for everyone who made this celebration possible. It was full of connection, reflection, excursions, and dancing. A special thanks to our partners at the Tow Foundation and to our Philadelphia community! 💛
Last month, we hosted our first-ever Survivors' Retreat, a gathering dedicated to individuals who have lost loved ones or been directly impacted by youth violence.
Over 30 new and long-time members of our community came together, forging a bond over just a few days.
Over 30 new and long-time members of our community came together, forging a bond over just a few days.
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Last month, we hosted our first-ever Survivors' Retreat, a gathering dedicated to individuals who have lost loved ones or been directly impacted by youth violence.
Over 30 new and long-time members of our community came together, forging a bond over just a few days.
Over 30 new and long-time members of our community came together, forging a bond over just a few days.
The CFSY is seeking a purpose-driven individual to join our Board of Directors! We welcome candidates with professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing who are committed to advancing justice and second chances.
November 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The CFSY is seeking a purpose-driven individual to join our Board of Directors! We welcome candidates with professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing who are committed to advancing justice and second chances.
A powerful new study in the Journal of Criminal Justice, "Incarcerated as a child, reentering as an adult," details the immense challenges life-sentenced children face upon release, from navigating a world transformed by technology to rebuilding family relationships and more.
October 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A powerful new study in the Journal of Criminal Justice, "Incarcerated as a child, reentering as an adult," details the immense challenges life-sentenced children face upon release, from navigating a world transformed by technology to rebuilding family relationships and more.
After losing her brother to youth violence, Becky Kling Feldman embarked on a journey through grief, outrage, accountability, and finally, peace. 25 years later, she had a message for the individual responsible for her brother's death: "I'm rooting for you." baltimorebrew.com/2025/09/08/t...
To the teen who killed my brother | Baltimore Brew
Twenty-five years after Lenny Kling’s death, his sister reflects on grief, accountability and redemption in Baltimore’s justice system and how her career path – as a public defender, then city prosecu...
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October 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
After losing her brother to youth violence, Becky Kling Feldman embarked on a journey through grief, outrage, accountability, and finally, peace. 25 years later, she had a message for the individual responsible for her brother's death: "I'm rooting for you." baltimorebrew.com/2025/09/08/t...
Our coalition met with 30+ congressional offices this week to defend IRAA, a proven second-chance law for youth in DC.
This isn't a partisan fight. IRAA is based on GOP-led reforms & makes our communities SAFER.
Take action now: representjustice.quorum.us/campaign/iraa/
This isn't a partisan fight. IRAA is based on GOP-led reforms & makes our communities SAFER.
Take action now: representjustice.quorum.us/campaign/iraa/
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our coalition met with 30+ congressional offices this week to defend IRAA, a proven second-chance law for youth in DC.
This isn't a partisan fight. IRAA is based on GOP-led reforms & makes our communities SAFER.
Take action now: representjustice.quorum.us/campaign/iraa/
This isn't a partisan fight. IRAA is based on GOP-led reforms & makes our communities SAFER.
Take action now: representjustice.quorum.us/campaign/iraa/
Last week, our Legal & Policy team we're in Detroit for the Second Look Network Conference and in Lansing to meet with state legislators. They had the opportunity to host an ICAN & NFN gathering, creating a space to connect, share updates, and look at the work ahead in Michigan.
September 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Last week, our Legal & Policy team we're in Detroit for the Second Look Network Conference and in Lansing to meet with state legislators. They had the opportunity to host an ICAN & NFN gathering, creating a space to connect, share updates, and look at the work ahead in Michigan.
URGENT: A House bill repealing DC's successful youth sentencing reforms has passed committee and awaits a full vote. Now, a companion bill has been filed in the Senate.
We need your help. Tell your Senator to vote NO and protect redemption. representjustice.quorum.us/campaign/iraa/
We need your help. Tell your Senator to vote NO and protect redemption. representjustice.quorum.us/campaign/iraa/
September 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
URGENT: A House bill repealing DC's successful youth sentencing reforms has passed committee and awaits a full vote. Now, a companion bill has been filed in the Senate.
We need your help. Tell your Senator to vote NO and protect redemption. representjustice.quorum.us/campaign/iraa/
We need your help. Tell your Senator to vote NO and protect redemption. representjustice.quorum.us/campaign/iraa/
R Street outlines evidence that trying and sentencing children as adults would increase costs without increasing public safety. Across the political spectrum, groups are urging Congress to vote no on current proposals to reverse progress in DC.
September 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
R Street outlines evidence that trying and sentencing children as adults would increase costs without increasing public safety. Across the political spectrum, groups are urging Congress to vote no on current proposals to reverse progress in DC.
Our partners at the Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project (YASP), have released a groundbreaking report about Philadelphia's first ever youth-focused restorative justice diversion program. Discover how healing, accountability, and redemption can transform lives: www.yasproject.com/art/healing-...
September 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Our partners at the Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project (YASP), have released a groundbreaking report about Philadelphia's first ever youth-focused restorative justice diversion program. Discover how healing, accountability, and redemption can transform lives: www.yasproject.com/art/healing-...