Winners of the 2024 Steps for Real Second Chances

In April, the Center for Improving Youth Justice (CIYJ) hosted its 2nd Annual Steps for

Randy Rictor

Turning Adversity into Advocacy: Randy Rictor’s Tale of Redemption

Randy Rictor, has spent decades shaping the lives of young people within the youth justice

Sites Selected for Reentry Training and Technical Assistance

As we celebrate Second Chance Month this April, we are pleased to share the organizations

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

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

Dana Shoenberg: A Champion for Youth Justice Reform

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

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