THE PEACE & JUSTICE YOUTH CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, 2026, 10AM-5PM

The 2026 Peace & Justice Youth Conference is a full-day, in-person gathering created by youth, for youth, and supported by adult allies committed to youth leadership, agency, and voice.

✨ “Everything worth doing is done in community.” — Mariame Kaba

This year’s conference is co-hosted in community and  coalition with the following organizations:  The Circle Keepers , The YA-YA Network, Brotherhood/Sister Sol, Restorative Justice Initiative (RJI), Parents Supporting Parents NY, Youth Alliance for Housing, Dignity in Schools Coalition, The Center for Anti Violence Education, New York Appleseed, Teens Take Charge and The Dignity In Schools NY Coalition. 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Youth-led workshops, performances & tabling at the intersections of:

• Restorative & Transformative Justice Education

• Mental Health & Wellness

• Self-Defense & Safety

• Social Justice Media Making

• Youth Organizing & Abolition

  
  Past workshops have been lead by youth groups such as Girls For Gender Equity (GGE), Student & Educators for Equity, The Ya-Ya Network, Youth Power Coalition, H.O.L.L.A., EJ-ROC, Malikah, ArtsConnection, Arte and Resistance Through Education (ARTE), IntegrateNYC, Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE) High School, The Circle Keepers & Restorative Justice Initiative.

WHO IT’S FOR:

• Tweenagers (10–12) & Teenagers (13–19) who care about justice, peacemaking & activism

• Youth leaders, organizers & activists (20+) in justice-centered fields

• Educators, organizers, families & community members ready to learn, support, and build together

SWAG & FOOD (YES, FOR REAL):

• Free breakfast

• Free lunch & snacks

• Gift card raffles & prizes

• Swag including tote bags, keychains, stickers & more