Congratulations to Ricky Watson: 2016 NJJN Youth Leadership Institute Fellow

Congratulations to Ricky Watson, Co-Director of the Youth Justice Project of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, for being named a 2016 National Juvenile Justice Network Youth Leadership Institute Fellow!

The mission of the Youth Leadership Institute is to expand the foundation for a more effective juvenile justice reform movement by supporting the development of a strong base of well-prepared and well-equipped advocates and organizers who reflect the communities most affected by juvenile justice system practices and policies, with a particular focus on elevating and supporting leaders of color, youth and family members.