Certificate Programs 

CJJR’s Certificate Programs use a multi-system and multi-disciplinary approach to highlight policies, programs and practices that improve outcomes for youth at risk, including a focus on “crossover youth” — youth known to both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. They are periods of intensive study designed for organization and system leaders working with youth known to, or at risk of entering, the juvenile justice system. They bring current and future leaders together to increase their knowledge, cultivate their leadership skills, improve the operation of their organizations, and create a mutually supportive network of individuals nationwide committed to systems improvement and reform.

Each Certificate Program is designed to address a specific issue in juvenile justice, including youth in custody, school-justice partnerships, racial and ethnic disparities, supporting LGBTQ youth and evidence-based decision-making. Upon completion of a Certificate Program, each participant or participant team will apply the knowledge they gain to develop and implement a Capstone Project — a system-improvement effort designed to positively impact the lives of youth and families locally in their communities.

Public and private sector leaders working in juvenile justice, child welfare, mental health, substance use, education and other related systems of care are encouraged to apply.

Each application period will open 5-6 months in advance of the program – join our email list to be notified.

Bring a Certificate Program to Your State

For over 10 years, CJJR has hosted a wide variety of Certificate Program trainings on Georgetown University’s historic campus. In order to remain responsive to the needs of the field, we are pleased to also offer the opportunity to bring a Georgetown Certificate Program to your jurisdiction.

Interested in bringing any of the Certificate Programs listed below to your state?  If so, please contact the Deputy Director of Certificate Programs at Jill.Adams@georgetown.edu.

• Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Juvenile Justice
• Girl-Centered^© Practice
• Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare: Multi-System Integration
• Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice 
• School-Justice Partnerships and Diversion Pathways 
• Supporting the Well-Being of System-Involved LGBTQ Youth 
• Youth in Custody