Meet Maurice, the first-ever Kids Got Talent winner! In this powerful video, he shares his
5 Ways to Align Initiatives
Our new series, 5 Ways to Use Performance-based Standards, is inspired by real-world insights from agency

2024 Reentry Award Winners
Announcing the 2024 Reentry Award Winners The Center for Improving Youth Justice is excited to
5 Ways to Inspire Staff
Our new series, 5 Ways to Use Performance-based Standards, is inspired by real-world insights from agency
5 Ways to Use the Data
Our new series, 5 Ways to Use Performance-based Standards, is inspired by real-world insights from agency

Second Chance Stories: A Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Panel
Check out our video highlights from the inspiring Second Chance Stories event held during Youth Justice Action
5 Ways to Improve Staff Buy-In
Our new series, 5 Ways to Use Performance-based Standards, is inspired by real-world insights from agency

Celebrating Creativity and Resilience: Announcing the Winners of Our First-Ever Pencil & Palette Creative Contest
At the Center for Improving Youth Justice (CIYJ), we believe in the transformative power of
California Perspective
The Perspective offers a snapshot of how some of the California county juvenile probation departments

Maurice’s Story: Making the Most Out of All Opportunities
Maurice was placed in foster care when he was three days old. He was either