Austin Liberation

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) released horrific findings on August 1st, 2024 from their investigation into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s (TJJD) five child prisons. This comes at a time when TJJD is currently working with the Texas Legislature on plans to build two new youth prisons.

We cannot allow this to happen. The DOJ Report is one piece of evidence among many that shows how these facilities irreparably harm children. It is beyond time to divest from youth incarceration, and invest in real rehabilitation. Join us in our fight to right this overdue wrong and .

LINK TO REGISTER IN BIO!

Finish The 5 is a youth-led campaign co-founded by Austin Liberation Youth Movement and other partners. Our demands are:
1. Close the 5 remaining state-run youth prisons in Texas by 2030
2. Reinvest money into community-based alternatives and interventions
3. Advocate for policy that decriminalizes youth, such as Raise the Age and Raise the Floor

If you’re interested in getting involved with our campaign and fighting for youth prison abolition, REGISTER FOR OUR ADVOCACY DAY this Friday, July 12 from 10am - 4pm at the Texas State Capitol.

Our advocacy day will include trainings on storytelling and organizing, information about relevant juvenile justice policies in the upcoming legislative session, and meetings with legislative offices to discuss juvenile justice. This is a great opportunity to get involved in local abolitionist organizing and meet advocates from throughout Texas involved in this work.

Free lunch, snacks, and materials provided. Transportation must be arranged by participants. You must register by TONIGHT, especially if you are requesting any accommodations. Please DM us if you have any questions or concerns.

The 5 youth prisons in Texas run by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department are in violation of international human rights standards. Read to learn some quick facts about the current juvenile crisis in Texas youth prisons and learn how to get involved in the campaign to shut these youth prisons once and for all.

We have exciting news for Finish The 5 - our bill to shut down youth prisons will likely be filed tomorrow! Rep. James Talarico will be hosting a press conference at 9:30 AM at the Capitol in Speakers Committee Room (2W.6). The conference will last approx 30 min. Please consider attending since we need as many people as possible to show up and show support for Finish The 5!