Reopening Applications for Our Hybrid Youth in Custody Certificate Program!
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A 12-Month Hybrid Program Designed to Bring the Best of In-Person Engagement Together with Ongoing Instruction and Assistance
We are reopening applications for our hybrid Youth in Custody Certificate Program! In the past decade, we have learned a tremendous amount about how and where to best serve youth involved in the youth legal system and related systems of care. But, operationalizing and implementing these research-based practices can be difficult as youth facilities face unprecedented staffing and operational challenges.
Our hybrid Youth in Custody Certificate Program is designed to help facilities accelerate transformations that lead to better futures for kids while at the same time provide extended support for participating teams without compromising facility safety and security. The hybrid training provides an interactive and dynamic learning environment with instruction from national experts on cutting edge ideas, policies and practices from across the country.
Specifically, the program will help participants…
An Updated Program That Meets the Needs of Youth and Agencies Today
In 2026, the program will combine a two-day in-person convening with a series of virtual training and Capstone working sessions that span over a 12-month period. Additional virtual technical assistance will be available to support early-stage implementation and troubleshooting as teams begin to carry out their Capstone Projects.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the needs of kids in your care and transform their possibilities into a positive future! Full application materials and more information can be found on our Youth in Custody page.