Avenues for Justice aspires to create a more just world for young people by making alternatives to incarceration – and not jail - the norm for our Participants, our community, and the wider youth justice field.

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BALLROOM BASIX USA, Inc. provides New York City schoolchildren social, emotional and multicultural engagement through the etiquette and education of NON-competitive "Ballroom & Latin" partner dancing. Our BBX syllabus & methodology creatively contribute to the health & wellness of the students we serve.

Beam Center builds together with NYC youth, artists, engineers, makers and educators to connect people to projects that have purpose. Young people collaborate and create while learning skills in welding, physical computing, carpentry, ceramics, textiles, video, programming and design. With mentorship, internships, and career/college guidance, Beam connects youth to the city’s creative and technical economies.

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Beat the Streets uses wrestling as the vehicle through which young people achieve their full physical, cognitive, and social potential and develop into strong and effective individuals and members of the world. Working with middle and high schools in all five boroughs of New York City Beat the Streets provides a safe, positive atmosphere in which underserved youth can learn the essential life lessons of personal responsibility, physical fitness, education, and teamwork.

Behind the Book motivates young people to become enthusiastic readers by connecting them to contemporary writers and illustrators. Working in underprivileged New York City public schools, Behind the Book brings published authors into the classroom to teach a series of workshops that educate and inspire students and culminate in the publication of a writing project. These innovative residencies address the urgent need to engage children and youth with reading and writing as a first step towards life-long literacy.

The Bloomingdale Family Program serves low-income families with preschool children in upper Manhattan. The program gives children a strong foundation for success as they begin their educational journey. The program gives priority to children with special needs and supports their progress with on-site services that continue after they move on to elementary school.

Bloomingdale School of Music is dedicated to the belief that music changes lives and everyone should have access to high-quality music education regardless of economic status, race, religion, ability level, or gender.

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Brooklyn Conservatory of Music promotes individual and community growth through music and is committed to making music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels.  The Conservatory offers classes, ensembles, and individual instrumental and vocal lessons to students from 18 months to adults as well as music classes to those with special needs through its Music Therapy Division and operates a strong outreach program through our ever-expanding Music Partners division which has become essential to the educational fabric of New York City.

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Brooklyn Debate League helps NYC public high school students access the transformative power of speech and debate training.

Friends of the Children–New York is a chapter of a nationwide organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional mentoring. We select children facing multiple systemic obstacles from all five boroughs and commit to working with those children from kindergarten to graduation. 12+ years, no matter what.

Futures and Options expands opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented communities, collaborating with employers to empower students to gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in future careers.

Global Kids educates, inspires and mobilizes youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future.  

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Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State.

ParentChild+ ensures that all children regardless of their race, socio-economic status, or zip code have equal possibilities from the start.

Row New York was founded in 2002 based on the premise that the discipline of competitive rowing combined with rigorous academic support yields powerful returns. Rowing instills in athletes a strong work ethic, persistence, and grit. This is particularly evident in the classroom, where focus and determination produce higher grades and college acceptance rates.

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STEM From Dance envisions a world in which Black and Latina women are represented equitably in the STEM workforce. Through a unique and integrated approach of combining STEM and dance, the organization breaks down the intimidation barrier and empowers young women of color from low-income backgrounds to develop the confidence, skills, and awareness necessary to engage in and pursue a future in STEM. 

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