We fight to expand equitable access to justice and opportunity for Massachusetts families and youth through multiple strategies, including policy analysis and research, coalition building, education and training, community organizing, and advocacy. We take our work wherever we believe we can do the most good, whether that’s in the courthouse, at the State House, in schools, or in the community. We
research and identify the ways in which the justice system, schools, and government agencies are systematically failing our most vulnerable residents and collaborate with community partners to identify solutions and advocate for their implementation. Operating as a critical resource for peer organizations and policymakers, we work in partnership with communities to shape policy, convene stakeholders, and advance initiatives that move us closer to a Massachusetts that is just, equitable, and inclusive. Our mission is intentionally expansive, enabling us to remain dynamic, respond to emerging and enduring issues of injustice, and go where our communities need us most. We bring data collection and robust analysis, broad networks of partners, and pro bono legal support to our advocacy. Throughout our work, we are guided by our commitment to centering the lives and voices of people most affected. We seek systems-level change so all Massachusetts families and youth can exercise their legal rights, build pathways out of poverty and crisis, and achieve meaningful access to essential services and opportunities.
