Justiceforteens – justice for teen

Justice for Teens: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Future.

A real-world legal rights guide written by a teen, for teens.

Written by 15-year-old advocate Ella Shahbazian, this guide makes confusing laws easy for teens to understand and use.

Stand Strong With the Right Information

Teenagers today face challenges previous generations never experienced. Justice for Teens gives young people the guidance they need to navigate those moments with clarity, confidence, and courage. Inside, you’ll find simple explanations, relatable examples, and practical steps that turn confusing legal topics into useful everyday knowledge. It’s the kind of resource that builds independence, strengthens self-advocacy, and reminds teens that their voice matters.

ELLA SHAHBAZIAN

Ella Shahbazian is a 15-year-old author, youth advocate, and founder of Ella’s Angels, a nonprofit organization supporting teens and underserved families across Los Angeles County. A sophomore at Rose and Alex Pilibos School in Hollywood, California, Ella maintains a 4.0 GPA while taking
dual-enrollment college courses and leading multiple student and community projects.

Ella’s passion for justice was shaped by two defining experiences: her visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and witnessing the ICE raids that took place across Los Angeles in the summer of 2025. These moments sparked her mission to educate and empower young people who may face difficult or confusing situations in their daily lives.

She has earned academic certificates from Yale University, Harvard University, the University of London, and the University of Geneva in law, human rights, economics, and civic engagement. Her
work and advocacy have been highlighted in publications such as the Long Beach Press Telegram, Long Beach Post, Women’s Weekly, and Patch.

Ella believes every young person deserves to feel informed, confident, and protected — and she hopes her writing inspires others to stand up for themselves and their communities.

Empowering Youth

Helping teens understand their rights so they never feel powerless again.

Protecting Families

Guidance for navigating school issues, police interactions, and immigration concerns with courage.

Built from Experience

Inspired by real events that shaped Ella’s passion for justice and youth advocacy.

Knowledge protects you in ways fear never can. When you understand your rights, you move through the world with confidence.

ABOUT THE BOOK — JUSTICE FOR TEENS

Justice for Teens is a practical, easy-to-understand guide that teaches young people their real-world
legal rights. Written specifically for teens, the book covers essential topics such as:

What to do if you are stopped by police
Your rights at school
How to handle bullying, discrimination, or harassment
Staying safe during protests
Rights for immigrant and mixed-status families
What to do if ICE comes to your home
Workplace protections for teens
What to say, what not to say, and how to stay safe

Ella breaks down complicated laws into simple explanations, relatable examples, and step-by-step
strategies that teens can actually use. The book includes real scenarios, scripts for stressful situations, and clear guidance on how to find credible help when needed.

UNIFYING STATEMENT

Justice for Teens is more than a book — it is a youth-led movement to empower the next generation with knowledge, safety, and confidence. Ella hopes this resource will help teens understand their rights, protect their futures, and become leaders who stand up for fairness, compassion, and justice in their communities.