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The Center is an active contributor to groundbreaking research and public policy relating to juvenile justice in community sectors. The Center sponsors publications and webinars that have integrated its perspective of working across systems of care into research on valuable juvenile justice issues. The Resources area of the website houses a selection of these pertinent documents and recordings.
Why is Project Management the Missing Link in Youth Services?
Turning Ideas into Impact through Structure, Strategy, and Shared Purpose In youth services, even the most innovative, promising ideas can stall without the structure, clarity, and stakeholder…
Courting Judicial Excellence: A Juvenile Justice Training Institute – Anaheim, California
Join our partners at National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) for an intensive and interactive 3½ day training program is designed to provide judicial officers who hear…
A Deep Dive into the 2024 Capstone of the Year Award Winners: Flathead County, Montana!
We are so pleased to announce Flathead County, Montana as the 2024 Capstone of the Year Award Winner! The Capstone of the Year Award recognizes the Certificate Program participant or team who…
Announcing Custom Certificate Programs for Local Transformation!
Since 2008, CYJ has delivered more than 60 intensive Certificate Programs to over 2,500 professionals across the United States and internationally. These programs are designed to build both…
Announcing Project Management in Youth Services Workshop!
Kick off the “Leading Change in Youth‑Serving Systems for Lasting Impact” training series with this foundational two‑day virtual workshop on project management for youth‑serving…
Big Announcement: Center for Youth Justice!
Over these last eighteen years, we have learned so much. We have learned about what it means to lead sustainable and transformative change. We’ve learned about the vital importance…
Brighter Futures: Transformational Leadership in Youth Justice
The executive leadership team of a youth justice agency plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s vision, goals and operations. When members of this team work together thoughtfully,…
Reimagining the Youth Justice Workforce
Front-line staff in youth justice, entrusted with the well-being of high-needs youth, contend with overwhelming demands, resulting in burnout and high turnover. Insufficient compensation, coupled…
A Letter from our Founder and Director Emeritus, Shay Bilchik
“It goes without saying that the reason that our Center exists is because of the vision and the leadership of our organization’s founder, Shay Bilchik. For those of you who know Shay, you know…
Our Mission
The Center for Youth Justice at Georgetown University supports and educates leaders across systems of care to advance a balanced, multi-system approach to improving outcomes for, and promoting the…
New Registration Price ($110) for the 2025 Janet Reno Forum!
Join the Conversation on Advancing Youth Justice this April! How can we advance youth justice in 2025 and beyond? How can we, together, shape the future of youth-serving systems? Join the…
Announcing the 2024 Capstone of the Year Award Winner!
We are so pleased to announce Flathead County, Montana as the 2024 Capstone of the Year Award Winner! The Capstone of the Year Award recognizes the Certificate Program participant or…
Implementing Statewide Juvenile Justice Innovations
Our own Michael Umpierre presented “Implementing Statewide Juvenile Justice Innovations” with Joe Kelroy, Arizona AOC and Stephanie Etheridge, Tennessee AOC at the National Convening on the…
Applications Closing Today! Advancing Racial Justice and Equity Certificate Program
Inequities in the youth legal system, when unaddressed, perpetuate cycles that span generations, potentially hindering the progress and well-being of entire communities. It’s crucial to implement…
