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Blending Efforts from the Bench: Establishing Multi-Angled Collaboration to Support Crossover Youth
We were pleased to recently participate in the 2026 Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges Annual Meeting on July 23, 2026 in Hershey, Pennsylvania alongside our partners to host the…
Introducing the Diversion in Action Spotlight Series!
As we roll into Fall, we hope you join us for our “Diversion in Action” spotlight series! We’ll be showcasing how CYJ Fellows across the country are building effective, locally tailored…
Reimagining the Next Chapter of America’s Youth Justice Story Preview
We are looking forward to our America’s Youth Justice Story: Unearthing the Past and Reimagining the Next Chapter national forum on September 10th with Youth Advocate Programs! Today, we want…
Reimagine and Expand the Role of Diversion with Jurisdictions Across the Country in our Diversion in Youth Justice Certificate Program!
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Work with jurisdictions across the country to implement sustainable and effective strategies that reimagine and expand the role of diversion. The…
Don’t miss Michel Martin, Ramon Ramos, Liz Ryan, & Vinny Schiraldi Together on September 10th!
We are looking forward to our “America’s Youth Justice Story: Unearthing the Past and Reimagining the Next Chapter” forum on September 10th! Today, we want to preview the second session of…
Preview of “The Forgotten Children of Youth Justice’s Past” Session at America’s Youth Justice Story
We are looking forward to seeing you at our national forum on September 10th! Today, we want to preview the first extended session of the day, which explores the themes of our Forgotten Children…
Reopening Applications for Our Hybrid Youth in Custody Certificate Program!
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…
Announcing Clinton Lacey as the 2026 Recipient of the Shay Bilchik Award for Innovation in Youth Justice
We are pleased to announce that Clinton Lacey will be the recipient of the 2026 Shay Bilchik Award for Innovation in Youth Justice! Throughout his career, Clinton Lacey has consistently…
Maxwell II Maxwell to Kick-Off America’s Youth Justice Story with Musical Performance!
We are so excited to announce that Maxwell II Maxwell will be kicking off our America’s Youth Justice Story: Unearthing the Past and Reimagining the Next Chapter national forum on September 10th…
Fellows Spotlight: The 2024 Riverside, California Transforming Juvenile Probation Team!
After teams participate in the rigorous training and discussion provided by one of our Certificate Programs, the work has only begun. Each team then returns to their own local organizations and…
Bexar County Selected as the 2026–2027 Community Development and Engagement Initiative Site!
We are pleased to announce that Bexar County has been selected as the 2026–2027 site for the Community Development and Engagement Initiative! Their application reflected care, candor, and…
New Media Coverage Following First Meeting of Maryland Commission on the House of Reformation
We are glad to see that media coverage has followed the first meeting of the Maryland Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children. We’d like to draw your attention to…
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…
Spotlighting The Forgotten Children of Youth Justice’s Past Panel!
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…
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…
