Laurie has spent her life’s work pulling together juvenile justice leaders and researchers to ensure laws, policies and practices are
Chyrl Jones: Leading and Working When No One Is Looking
Acting Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice andDeliquency Prevention (OJJDP)nnChyrl is the first woman of color to
Velvet McGowan: Adding ‘Care’ to the Juvenile Justice Equation
Her first experience with juvenile justice was as a teenager. Since then, and for the
Kim Godfrey Lovett: Starting Each Day With a Grateful Heart
PbS Executive DirectornnInspired by all the women who shared their stories with PbS in celebration
Christine Blessinger: Lessening the Challenges Through Education
Deputy Commissioner of Re-entry and Youth ServicesnnThroughout the past 20 years Christine has worked for the
Marsha Levick: Demand a Seat at the Table
A staunch advocate for children’s and women’s rights, Marsha has launched legal challenges all the
Joyce Burrell: Be the Change
The granddaughter, niece, cousin and a friend of many teachers, Joyce understands the difference education
Tracy Dompeling: Learning Through Listening
Director, Alaska Division of Juvenile JusticennIf anyone understands the importance of listening to create change, it’s
Gina Vincent: Strive for Progress, not Perfection
Sometimes the road you’re walking on is not the one you want to be on.
Melissa Sickmund: Serendipity Means Saying Yes
Melissa Sickmund has rarely, if ever, been known to pass up an opportunity to talk