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Our tools are built upon the lived experiences of those affected by fees and fines and the research that tracks the negative impacts families face...

State Activity

The Debt Free Justice Campaign serves all 50 states. Learn what action is being taken across the U.S. and in your own area. Use this information for...

2023 DFJ National Convening

We are thrilled to gather together in Washington, DC, on September 12-14 for this year’s Debt Free Justice National Convening. This event aims to...

Jubilee Day of Action 2023

Mark your calendars for October 18, 2023, as the Jubilee Day of Action approaches! Debt Free Justice, a national campaign to abolish youth fees and...

States That Have Repealed Youth Fees & Fines

Since 2015, juvenile fees & fines reforms have undergone significant changes. The Debt Free Justice campaign aimed to abolish fees and fines for youth...

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2023 DFJ Transformative Justice Fellows

We are excited to announce our 2023 DFJ Transformative Justice Fellows! After a very competitive application process we have six fellows from across...

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Taking action in your community helps raise awareness of this unjust practice and supports elimination of fees and fines. Learn what you can do to get...

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With wins in more than a dozen states, the Debt Free Justice campaign strives to eliminate the unfair and unjust practice of imposing fees and fines...

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About the Campaign

Debt Free Justice is the only campaign leading a national effort to abolish fees and fines in the juvenile justice system.