Youth Justice Network
Oksana Francis is an experienced youth advocate currently working with Youth Justice Network since March 2022 and previously at Community Mediation Services - NYC from September 2020 to March 2022, where responsibilities included providing mentoring and engaging young people in physical activities. Prior experience as a Case Manager and Entitlement Specialist at CORE Services Group, Inc. involved managing client needs and advocating for public assistance. Oksana's background includes roles at the University at Albany, SUNY, encompassing leadership in recruitment, career advising, and fundraising, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration.
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.