In the spring of 2019, Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center (FPJDC) found themselves at a

2024 CIYJ Kids Got Talent Finalists & Winners: Showcasing Extraordinary Talent
Since its inception in 2015, the Center for Improving Youth Justice’s Kids Got Talent Contest

Barbara Allen-Hagen Winner and Finalist Announcement
Excitement is building as we prepare to celebrate the incredible achievements in youth justice with

Winners of the 2024 Steps for Real Second Chances
In April, the Center for Improving Youth Justice (CIYJ) hosted its 2nd Annual Steps for

Congratulations to 2023 PbS Reentry Award Winners
After he pays his restitution, N.E. will give the rest of his Reentry Award away

Imagining a More Humane, Fairer and Effective Juvenile Justice System
You could have heard a pin drop at the 2023 PbS Awards Night Gala as

IYC Pere Marquette Center Wins 2023 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award
Located a stone’s throw from the Mississippi River in rural Grafton, IL, the Illinois Youth

Triumph of Resilience: Ferris School Duo Shines at the 2023 PbS Awards Night Gala
The stage was set, with the music video playing behind them, and anticipation filling the

Beautiful Spoken Word Poem from Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex
Among the impressive entries, one stood out for its poignant message and emotional depth –

Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center Wins 2023 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award
To prepare for Louisiana’s Raise the Age to take effect in March 2019, the PbS