Youth Justice Network
Christopher Rodriguez has over five years of experience in advocacy and support within the youth justice sector, currently serving as the Director for Advocacy and Support Services at Youth Justice Network since June 2018. In this role, Christopher leads a team of advocates, promotes community partnerships, and ensures the Bronx hub remains a resourceful and welcoming space for youth and families. Previous experience includes serving as a Senior Mitigation Specialist addressing youth incarceration in New York City's criminal justice system and work as a swim instructor and lifeguard at Imagine Swimming. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management from John Jay College (CUNY), earned in 2017, and completed an internship at the Law Offices of Julia Park, LLC.
Youth Justice Network
Youth Justice Network was founded in 1990, at the alternative high school on Rikers Island, to address the disproportionate incarceration of young people of color and support them as they returned home. YJN’s mission is to break cycles of incarceration and build a more equitable justice system. For more than 30 years, YJN has supported young people whose lives intersect with NYC jails and justice systems by providing them with individualized advocacy, mentorship, and opportunities to grow, thrive, and lead.