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
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
Celebrating the 2024 CIYJ Employment Matching Award Winners
This year, the Center for Improving Youth Justice (CIYJ) proudly recognizes exceptional young people with
Center for Improving Youth Justice Hosts “Amplifying Voices, Amplifying Impact” 2024 Agency Coordinators Training
About 50 youth justice professionals from across the country gathered in Nashville Aug. 15-17 to
A Catalyst for Change: Dalton’s Story and the Evolution of Reentry at Alabama Department of Youth Services
One young man’s determination to go to college led to the creation of a whole