Benjamin Stoddard – Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
Ben Stoddard, Research Analyst, 3 years. The most challenging aspect of my role is obtaining
Shannon Weston – Alabama Department of Youth Services
1. Preferred Name, Title, and How Many Years You’ve Worked with CIYJ Dr. Shannon Weston,
Katie Withers – Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
1. Preferred Name, Title, and How Many Years You’ve Worked with CIYJ? Katie Withers, Regional
Marlon Yarber – Sacramento Probation Department
1. Preferred Name, Title, and How Many Years You’ve Worked with CIYJ Marlon Yarber, Chief Probation
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
Turning Adversity into Advocacy: Randy Rictor’s Tale of Redemption
Randy Rictor, has spent decades shaping the lives of young people within the youth justice
Sites Selected for Reentry Training and Technical Assistance
As we celebrate Second Chance Month this April, we are pleased to share the organizations