Founded in 1883 as the National Florence Crittenton Mission and formerly known as The National Crittenton Foundation, the organization (now operating as Justice + Joy National Collaborative) is a national, youth-centered advocacy network that advances social, economic, and political justice for girls, young women, and gender‑expansive young people of color through policy advocacy, organizing, research, training, and technical assistance in partnership with local Crittenton agencies.
Juvenile and criminal justice reform, gender and racial equity, youth and family services, child welfare reform, reproductive and maternal health access for young people, trauma‑informed care and mental health supports, alternatives to incarceration, civic engagement and youth leadership development
Primarily philanthropic grants and foundation support, government contracts and grants, institutional partnerships, and individual donations
A national network of local Crittenton member agencies across 40+ states (e.g., local Florence Crittenton/Crittenton agencies), partner organizations and research institutions such as NYU and the Vera Institute of Justice, and historically linked founders Charles N. Crittenton and Dr. Kate Waller Barrett; (notable former affiliate: EMPath, formerly Crittenton Women's Union)
Non‑profit organization (national 501(c)(3) advocacy and membership network)
