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
Youth Justice Perspective – Staff Report More Job Satisfaction and Less Burnout
Results from the Staff Climate Survey by the Center for Improving Youth Justice show promising
Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center: 2024 Center for Improving Youth Justice Barbara Allen Hagen Winner
Located 22 miles from Kansas City in Olathe, KS, the Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center
Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center: 2024 Center for Improving Youth Justice Barbara Allen Hagen Winner
Demolishing buildings and new construction at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) posed significant challenges