Welcome to the Center for Youth Justice!
Learn More!Our week of all-star speaker announcements continues! We are so pleased to announce that
What can we do to ensure that the tragedies of our past don’t write the story of our future?
Rediscovering the Lost Burial Grounds of Incarcerated Youth
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 youth 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.
Panel Spotlight: The Forgotten Children of Youth Justice’s Past
Aligning with recent news stories from the Washington Post (At least 230 Black boys died in jail. Their families want answers — and justice) and Maryland Matters (Commission to assess tragedy…
Michel Martin, Emmy-winning Journalist and Host of NPR’s Morning Edition, to Speak at America’s Youth Justice Story Forum!
Our week of all-star speaker announcements continues! We are so pleased to announce that Michel Martin, Emmy-winning journalist and host of NPR’s Morning Edition, will be joining our American Youth…
This is Big! Our September 10th National Forum Will Feature an Author Interview with Tananarive Due!
We are so excited to announce that Tananarive Due, winner of an American Book Award and an NAACP Image Award, will be joining us for an author interview at our upcoming America’s Youth Justice Story…
Announcing the Speakers for our Reimagining the Next Chapter in America’s Youth Justice Story Panel
We are so excited to announce the next lineup of speakers for our upcoming America’s Youth Justice Story national forum on September 10th! Facilitated by Kelly D. Williams, Chief…
Liz Ryan to join our American Youth Justice Narratives panel!
We are please to announce that Liz Ryan, Stanley S. Nelson Distinguished Practitioner for Justice Reporting & Communications at Louisiana State University and former Administrator of OJJDP, will…
Ramon Ramos, founder of the Exception, to join our American Youth Justice Narratives panel!
We are please to announce that we will be joined by Ramon Ramos, the founder and President of the Exception, at our American Youth Justice Narratives: Perspectives of the Media, Policymakers, and…
Explore the Past, Present, and Future of America’s Youth Justice Story with Us!
Announcing three session titles for our upcoming 2026 Janet Reno Forum! We are pleased to announce the session titles of three of the panels we will be exploring in “America’s Youth Justice…
New Pathways to Organizational Excellence Info Session on 7/15!
Cultivate an enduring organizational culture that is fair, effective, and responsive to the needs of youth, families, and staff. Join us on Wednesday, July 15th for a new information session…
