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...
Now Accepting Applications through February 28th, 2026! See Below for Application Details!
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.
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