Dear Colleagues, In these past weeks, we at CJJR have had the privilege of communicating with leaders in the youth-serving field all across the United States who are managing and responding to this unprecedented pandemic. The commitment of these individuals to ensure the safety of youth, families, staff and communities during this extraordinarily challenging time—all […]

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We wish you the best as you navigate the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on your daily life and work. These are undoubtedly difficult times for everyone, including all who work on behalf of youth, families and communities.   

In the face of these challenges, supporting one another becomes all the more important. To this end, if CJJR can assist your efforts in any way going forward, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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Join us on December 12th at 1:00 pm EST for a free webinar that will explore communications strategies around implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act. The webinar, presented on behalf of the Public Information Officers Learning Collaborative in partnership with Casey Family Programs, will explore the internal and external communications that PIOs in […]

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Learn more about Director Shay Bilchik’s new role in the new year by reading his letter here: Looking Back and Mapping Out CJJR’s Future Directions  

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Join us for a free webinar as we discuss the BRIDGES program in Washington, D.C. and learn how jurisdictions, agencies, and organizations around the country can apply the impactful practices employed by CASA DC to best build trust, make meaningful connections, and collaborate effectively with partners, advocates, and children. November 14, 2019 from 1:30 to […]

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Register now for our webinar on September 18th at 2:30pm ET, featuring youth & Harris County Youth Collective staff who helped create true partnerships and meaningful collaboration that helped shift the trajectory of lives & influence broader systems change! Register here.

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The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform is proud to present its newest publication, “A Roadmap to the Ideal Juvenile Justice System.” Authored by Tim Decker, in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Leadership Network and CJJR staff, this paper lays out the guiding principles and strategies for the ideal juvenile justice system, while providing a plethora […]

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CJJR is proud to announce the release of its latest, CYPM Spotlight Report, featuring the Harris County Youth Collective’s youth partnership initiative. Through support from the Houston Endowment, CJJR has partnered with the Harris County Youth Collective (HCYC) to support their Dual Status Youth Initiative. A crucial component of this work is to create true partnerships […]

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2018 Capstone of the Year Award Winner: Pine County, Minnesota, School-Justice Partnerships Certificate Program The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy is excited to announce that the Pine County, Minnesota School-Justice Partnerships Certificate Program Team has been awarded the 2018 Capstone of the Year Award. The […]

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