James L. Dold

I started @HRFK_ORG 8 years ago. Its more than a passion project, its my life's work and represents hope for thousands of vulnerable children and their families. As we celebrate our anniversary next week, please consider making a donation: humanrightsforkids.org/donate/ Thank you!

Last night we joined our colleagues with @mdyouthjustice to speak truth to power about the harsh realities of kids automatically charged as adults in Maryland. Sen @Willcsmithjr is championing this cause and we are proud to stand alongside him in this fight for justice.

Today is International Human Rights Day. I'm thinking a lot about the vulnerable children in our country who are abused, exploited, and treated as disposable within our criminal justice system. Read my latest piece decrying the way we treat our youth. linkedin.com/pulse/human-ri…

Join us this afternoon at 2:00pm ET to see a full break down of our Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline Report! Register now: pulse.ly/tcfyzknhjg

Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline Panel Discussion 11/20 @ 2pm ET: ⭐ Brett Peterson ⭐ Yasmin Vafa ⭐ Michael Mendoza Register today: pulse.ly/o2i1r9bszo

Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline Panel Discussion 11/20 @ 2pm ET: ⭐ Dr. Liz Barnert, M.D. ⭐ Dr. Greg Van Rybroek Register today: pulse.ly/pgevfiw5pl

Only 4 more days ⏰ Did you know? Charging kids as adults is a violation of their human rights. Yet it happens everywhere and without public awareness. This Thursday, we’re revealing the truth about the juvenile justice system. Register with the link in our bio 🔗

5 days more days! ⏰ Kids tried as adults often come from backgrounds of severe trauma. Let’s build a justice system that offers them healing, not punishment. See the real numbers 📊 - THURSDAY (Nov 20) at 2:00pm EST

In 5 Days I'll be celebrating my 42nd trip around this space rock! To help me celebrate, please consider making a donation to the charity I work for, @HRFK_ORG, which is working on behalf of some of the most marginalized kids in our society. THANK YOU! facebook.com/donate/1162610…

Be sure to join us for this incredible conversation with our partners @thejusttrust and state lawmakers from around the country!

Yesterday our CEO, James Dold, shared his thoughts on charging children as adults, which was featured in a news segment by @nbcwashington Read the full article: pulse.ly/lr4alqx19k

70% of youth tried as adults were physically & emotionally abused. 45% were sexually abused. 37% were trafficked. Parents were absent, abusive, addicted, or incarcerated in 83% of these cases. Its not an excuse, but why we should treat kids different. @USAttyPirro @ByronDonalds

Policy in Focus: Eliminating Lifetime Parole for Children Kids who have been incarcerated and worked hard to demonstrate maturity, rehabilitation, and readiness to re-enter society deserve the chance to live freely. Let’s give children the real second chance they’ve earned.

Children’s rights are violated by governments, corporations, and individuals around the world. Our work exists to change that. Together, we’re building a world where children are treated with the dignity they deserve.

3 for 3! Grateful to work alongside Senator Gabbard and staff and board members at @HRFK_ORG to help pass meaningful reforms this year! Thank you @thejusttrust @TowFdn @AECFNews for supporting our work that made this possible! The 4th state to ban incarceration in adult jails

“Punishing a child that doesn’t fully understand the consequences of their actions makes no legal sense. Which is why this is also viewed as a human rights violation by the United Nations.” Check out our latest feature in @HawaiiNewsNow. @thejusttrust hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/06/13/new…

PART 3/3 8 years of progress, but we won't stop there - we’re just getting started. From Human Rights for Kids, a heartfelt thank you!

PART 2/3 From Maryland’s transformation from worst to first, to historic wins in Virginia, Arkansas, and Washington, we led with courage and compassion. We lift the voices of kids who needed it the most.

PART 1/3 8 years of rewriting the story of youth justice and changing lives. Our work has touched more than 30,000 justice-involved children across the country. We helped pass over two dozen laws, and thousands of kids once tried as adults are now home with their communities.

We're excited to be at the @socinnovation summit alongside our partners at @thejusttrust to discuss the importance of #secondchances and the need to treat kids humanely in our justice systems.

ANOTHER BIG WIN for youth justice in Hawaii 🙌 @GovJoshGreenMD signed SB 544 into law, ending the use of mandatory minimum sentences for children and requiring courts to consider ACEs and trauma history before sentencing youth in adult court. Your support powers this progress.