Devin, a recipient of the J. Russell “Russ” Jennings Scholarship and mentoring from the Center
From Talent to Triumph: Maurice’s Journey with CIYJ
Meet Maurice, the first-ever Kids Got Talent winner! In this powerful video, he shares his
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
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
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
Dalton’s Story: A Journey from Struggle to Purpose
“Don’t count the days; make the days count.” This quote by Muhammad Ali resonates deeply
Success, Failures and the Way Back Home
Performance-based Standards (PbS) mentor Stephen has been working directly with three young people selected for