Announcing CIYJ’s 2025 Annual Report

The Center for Improving Youth Justice is proud to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Report, a comprehensive reflection on a year of growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to improving outcomes for justice‑involved young people. This year’s report highlights the progress driven by our data‑informed practices, collaborative partnerships, and the inspiring resilience of the youth and families we serve. We invite you to explore the achievements, stories, and insights that shaped 2025 and to join us as we continue advancing a more equitable, hope‑centered youth justice system.

PbS measures and monitors facility practices by collecting and reporting data from administrative records and survey responses from youths, staff and families to provide a holistic picture of the conditions and quality of life in residential facilities, highlights the practices that are effective in promoting youths’ healthy maturation and identifies those that are not. PbS data is reported every April and October.  PbS trains staff to use the information to change practices and support reforms implementing the adolescent development approach.

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