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
Leanne Gillespie: Finding Inspiration in the Transformation of Young People
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Center for Improving Youth Justice (CIYJ) proudly presents
Felice Upton: Planting Seeds to Change Young Lives
Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Felice Upton’s journey is marked by resilience, empathy and a
Dana Shoenberg: A Champion for Youth Justice Reform
As we celebrate Women’s History Month at the Center for Improving Youth Justice (CIYJ), we
Candice Jones: Success Will Come but Be Sure to Take Care of You
Imagine a kid accused of stealing a backpack—innocent but on the verge of being swallowed