Californians for Justice
is a statewide youth-powered organization fighting for racial justice.

We believe that young people are the leaders we need to create the healthy, just and vibrant schools all of our communities deserve.

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ISSUES

Youth
Engagement

Equitable School
Funding

Achievement
Gap

EXPLORE THE ISSUES

CAMPAIGNS

Relationship Centered Schools

In a time when public education is under attack, when we are facing a national teacher shortage, and when young people experience fear and isolation in their schools, we need a solution that works for all of us. That solution is Relationship Centered Schools.

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CAMPAIGNS

Equitable School Funding

LCFF is already working in our schools, but we can continue to build momentum for a more fair and racially just future by defending the LCFF equity provisions and pushing for a well-funded education system, pursuing stronger student and family engagement, and strengthening school climate and social-emotional supports for students and educators alike.

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CAMPAIGNS

Youth Voice in Democracy

Many of our youth leaders are too young to vote, but not too young to care about their communities, schools, and the impact that decision-makers in schools and in government have on their lives.

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WHERE WE ARE

We are a statewide organization working in the State Capitol and with a special focus in these four key regions:

San Jose

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Oakland

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Fresno

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Long Beach

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IMPACT

Californians for Justice is proud of the significant impact we’ve made on education, youth leadership, civic engagement and racial justice for over 20 years.

Impact-1

Youth Leadership

We believe our youth are the future leaders California needs in order to create real and lasting change in schools and communities.

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Public Education

We aim to break the cycle of racial bias in our schools so we may in turn open the door to economic prosperity for all Californians.

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Community Power

We know that strengthening our democracy is critical to reaching our goals of economic prosperity and racial justice.

SEE OUR IMPACT

YOUTH VOICES

"We need Californians for Justice because for some of the young people in Long Beach, it’s our home away from home, it’s OUR safe haven, it's OUR space. CFJ is not called ‘youth lead’ for no reason, students are out here finding their voice that they thought they never had..

– Tajah Morrow

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YOUTH VOICES

"It’s essential that student leadership and voice are reflected in our school and communities because we’re the ones that will be running the world one day...

– Zhihao Gou

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YOUTH VOICES

"Being involved in CFJ has changed me to speak up more, get more involved, and to want to be a better leader and make sure everyone can participate because every student’s voice matters.

– Carlos Ramirez

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YOUTH VOICES

"CFJ allowed me that space to really tackle the problems with our education system and change policy ...

– Jeremy Orozco

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LATEST BLOG BOST

Check Us Out: Faces of CFJ

February 14, 2019

Californians for Justice has grown greatly over the last two decades. From our start in Oakland in the late ‘90s organizing students and community to confront racial bias in our education system, to today’s campaigns calling for full funding of our public schools. We’ve never stopped organizing and evolving, listening to our communities and lifting…

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LATEST NEWS STORY

Working to Build Relationships Not Walls in Fresno Unified

January 23, 2019

Over the last few years student leaders from Californians for Justice have had the privilege of working closely with Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson and the school board to develop Relationship Centered Schools within the district. This work is a reflection of our school leaders and elected officials recognizing the value of student voice, relationship…

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