A commitment to improving the lives of children
Generation to Generation is committed to improving the lives of children across education, health, family, housing, immigration, and the justice system by offering classes, mentorship, support, and policy development. We work so that every child not only survives the challenges of today but grows with hope, strength, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
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Thought Leadership
Amy Abbott, Raisha Williams, and Claire Wills, who were recently featured in Behind the Lines: The Houston Lawyer Podcast for their work with juveniles during law school.
G2G launches Democracy Lab for Harris County Youth
G2G launched the Democracy Lab, designed to empower Harris County youth with hands-on leadership and civic engagement skills, at the Opportunity Center, a program of the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department. Read more here.
Publications
G2G updated its Navigating the Juvenile Justice System: Texas – A Handbook for Families. To order copies, email ellen@shapingchildrensfutures.org.
2026 Zealous Advocacy Conference
Join us at the 2026 Annual Zealous Advocacy Conference, May 14-15, 2026. Co-Sponsored by the University of Houston Law Center.
Street Law
Learn more about our Street Law programs at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
Honoring James Bell
Join us in honoring James Bell (1954 – 2025), a mentor and friend to G2G and many others.
Resources
G2G is committed to offering resources to child advocates of all forms and in all fora. Email ellen@shapingchildrensfutures.org with suggestions on additional resources we can add here.
Navigating the Juvenile Justice System: Texas – A Handbook for Families.
- What are a parents’ or guardians’
responsibilities? - Who qualifies as law enforcement and why
does it matter? - Dos and Don’ts when interacting with the
police. - What is an attorney? How do I find one?
- What is detention?
- How do I prepare for court?
- What can I get in trouble for in Texas?
- Who are probation officers and what do they
do? - How does mental and physical health work in
the justice system?
Past Zealous Advocacy Conference Materials
“Nobody listens to us – not our lawyer, not the judge, not the people taking care of us. Nobody cares what we have to say.”
We are working to ensure we stop hearing these kinds of statements from system-involved children.