DearJuvie is a teen-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Denton County, Texas, dedicated to supporting justice-involved youth through peer encouragement, access to legal support, and restorative opportunities. The organization connects juvenile detainees with handwritten letters of hope, offers pro bono legal assistance through partnerships with attorneys and law firms, provides court-approved volunteer hours, and is working to implement vocational education programs that equip youth with practical skills for life after detention. Through advocacy, mentorship, and second chances, DearJuvie is building a more compassionate and youth-centered justice system.
DearJuvie is a teen-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Denton County, Texas, dedicated to supporting justice-involved youth through peer encouragement, access to legal support, and restorative opportunities. The organization connects juvenile detainees with handwritten letters of hope, offers pro bono legal assistance through partnerships with attorneys and law firms, provides court-approved volunteer hours, and is working to implement vocational education programs that equip youth with practical skills for life after detention. Through advocacy, mentorship, and second chances, DearJuvie is building a more compassionate and youth-centered justice system.