674
In 2024 we served 674 court-involved and at-risk youth.
94%
On average, 94% of our court-involved Participants are not reconvicted of a new crime within three years of enrollment in our program.
$5,500
"[Avenues for Justice] may be a model to follow. It fills many of the roles of an effective criminal justice system, including punishment, counseling, and rehabilitation.”
"The work of AFJ is helping to reimagine a criminal justice system beyond bars, making new starts possible for thousands of New Yorkers. [Robin Hood's] work is driven by a core value: we believe that where you start out in life should not define where you end up. Every day, the team at AFJ epitomizes this value. We are so proud of the partnership we share with you, and the legacy of transformation your work has left of thousands of New Yorkers in need."
“At a time when the incarceration rate in America is the highest of any nation in the world…AFJ has questioned the status quo to become one of our most successful and cost-effective crime prevention programs.”
“Judges have come to rely upon Angel, his integrity and the [Avenues for Justice] as a truly meaningful and worthwhile alternative to incarceration.”
On October 23rd, AFJ hosted our 2025 Impact Awards Dinner. From just the night’s End of Evening pledge alone, we raised enough funds to put 10 young people through AFJ’s life-changing program in 2026.
The annual fundraiser welcomed NYC Public Officials, Board Members, Participants and their families, as well as the AFJ staff, in celebration of this year’s theme of “Creating a More Just Future.”
In her opening remarks, AFJ's Executive Director, Liz Frederick stated that "AFJ should not have to exist. But until we build a world where every young person has opportunity without needing intervention, AFJ will keep showing up. Loudly, boldly, and unapologetically!"
▻2025 Andrew Glover Award: Derrick "D-Nice" Jones, Legendary Artist, DJ & Mental Health Advocate NAACP Entertainer of the Year & Time Magazine "Person of the Year"
▻ 2025 Impact Award: Stephanie Burns & Turner Construction, Vice President, National Director Workforce Development, Turner Construction
▻ 2025 Angel Rodriguez Award: Katherine Estrella, Avenues for Justice Program Graduate
▻ Master of Ceremony: Brian G. Buckmire, Author, ABC News Legal Contributor, Attorney Hamilton Clarke LLP, Former Brooklyn Public Defender
