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, and The Dignity In Schools NY Coalition. 

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

 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: 

• Free breakfast 

• Free lunch & snacks

• Swag including tote bags, keychains, stickers & more

Volunteer! https://bit.ly/pandj26-volunteer         Donate! https://bit.ly/peaceandjustice26