Leanne Gillespie: Finding Inspiration in the Transformation of Young People

Leanne Gillespie: Finding Inspiration in the Transformation of Young People

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Center for Improving Youth Justice (CIYJ) proudly presents

Felice Upton: Planting Seeds to Change Young Lives

Felice Upton: Planting Seeds to Change Young Lives

Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Felice Upton’s journey is marked by resilience, empathy and a

Dana Shoenberg: A Champion for Youth Justice Reform

Dana Shoenberg: A Champion for Youth Justice Reform

As we celebrate Women’s History Month at the Center for Improving Youth Justice (CIYJ), we

Candice Jones: Success Will Come but Be Sure to Take Care of You

Candice Jones: Success Will Come but Be Sure to Take Care of You

Imagine a kid accused of stealing a backpack—innocent but on the verge of being swallowed

Data-Driven Justice: Leveraging Data to Address Racial Inequities in Juvenile Corrections

Data-Driven Justice: Leveraging Data to Address Racial Inequities in Juvenile Corrections

The Center for Improving Youth Justice’s (CIYJ) Communication Director, Kapiolani Kassal, had the privilege of

Building Bridges: The Power of Mentorship in Youth Justice

Building Bridges: The Power of Mentorship in Youth Justice

National Mentoring Month is a celebration of the transformative power of mentorship. As we reflect

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