Launching a New Community Development and Engagement Initiative!

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We are proud to announce we are now accepting applications to join the Community Development and Engagement Initiative. Addressing deep-seeded system inequities faced by socioeconomically marginalized youth, youth of color, and isolated youth in rural communities require more than simple policy reform. This new Initiative is a comprehensive program designed to address these inequities and advance fairness in practice within a selected jurisdiction’s youth justice system. Over a 12-month period of intensive, collaborative engagement, CYJ will provide ongoing on-site and virtual coaching, technical assistance, and support for implementing sustainable accountability structures.

Thanks to the support of The Navigation Fund, there is no financial cost to participate in this initiative. Full application materials, registration for a virtual info session on June 3rd, and more information can be found on the Community Development landing page.

Don’t miss this opportunity to create a community-focused youth justice system in your jurisdiction. Applications open through July 10, 2026.