Welcome to the Center for Youth Justice!
Learn More!We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the
Join us March 12th and March 26th for this new virtual workshop on how to communicate effectively...
The executive leadership team of a youth justice agency plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s vision,...
The Center supports the development of leaders in youth justice and related systems of care through our Certificate Programs, Practice Models, and Leadership Networks.
We help them achieve better outcomes for the young people in their care by assisting in the implementation or improvement of a diverse range of juvenile justice reform initiatives that address racial disparities and disproportionality, multi-system collaboration, social service improvement, statutory and court reform, and many other issues. The leaders we train come from across the United States and all over the world, including American Samoa, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Cameroon, Puerto Rico, Red Lake Nation, St. Lucia, and Thailand.
Contact us at centerforyouthjustice@georgetown.edu and we will get you in touch with the right team member.
What Fairness in Practice Demands Next in Youth Justice: New Article Series by christian bijoux
If you haven’t been following our Deputy Director for Community Enhancement and Development, christian h. bijoux, Ph.D, for the last few weeks on LinkedIn, we encourage you to do so. He has been…
Transform Your Jurisdiction’s System-Wide Approach to Juvenile Probation, Reduce Recidivism, and Create Positive Outcomes for Youth and Communities
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Transforming Juvenile Probation Certificate Program, with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The program will…
Join the 2026 Cohort of the Brighter Futures Executive Leadership Development Program!
Empower Your Leadership Team and Create Brighter Futures for Youth and Communities The executive leadership team of a youth justice agency plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s…
Leading Through Tension: New Virtual Workshop on Effective Communication Strategies in Today’s Environment
Join us March 12th and March 26th for this new virtual workshop on how to communicate effectively and practically on issues of fairness while avoiding pitfalls that trigger polarization. Leaders…
We Are Looking Forward to Working With You in 2026
As we head into 2026, we’re excited about what the year has in store. From virtual, in-person, and hybrid trainings, to national conferences and local multi-system integration collaboration, we’re…
New Year, New Publication–Surveilling Families: How System Crossover Spans Generations
We’re excited to announce a new publication with the new year: “Surveilling Families: How System Crossover Spans Generations.” In this paper, author Ellie Kemper addresses a gap in extant research…
New Push for Investigation, Legislation, and Recognition of Black Youth Who Died in State Custody
As we head into the new year, media attention continues on the tragic stories of the children at the Cheltenham facility as Maryland lawmakers push for investigation and proper recognition of Black…
Four New Articles About the Maryland House of Reformation
Since the public announcement in mid-December of Marc Schindler joining CYJ to launch the Forgotten Children Initiative, there has been a wave of articles by incredible journalists spotlighting…
