CJJR will host an hour-long webinar next week to discuss how to develop and implement a reform initiative using evidence-based approaches. During this webinar titled, “Developing an Evidence-Based Driven Local Reform Initiative” participants will learn about the key components of project evaluation in policy and practice reform, explore the overarching themes and goals of CJJR Fellows’ […]
Read more >>2018 Janet Reno Forum: Transforming Juvenile Justice Systems
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform and the Council of State Governments Justice Center invite you to attend the 2018 Janet Reno Forum. While juvenile justice systems have made significant progress over the last decade, recidivism rates for youth under system supervision remain persistently high. This forum will highlight six transformational strategies—identified through interviews with […]
Read more >>Making the Case: Communications Toolkit for Talking About Juvenile Justice Reform
Description: Attendees will learn about online tools that offer guidance on effective communications strategies that build and maintain support for juvenile justice reform. Attendees will have time to ask questions about their own communications opportunities and challenges. Presenters: Jennifer Hahn, executive vice president with Fenton Communications, and Kathryn Sofich, policy and communications manager with Multnomah […]
Read more >>Highlights and Resources from the 2017 LEAD Conference
Presentations, Videos, Photos & More! The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform and the McCourt School of Public Policy thank all who attended the 2017 LEAD Conference on April 6-7, 2017 at Georgetown University. Visit the CJJR Facebook page for photos of the conference. Our goal was to bring leaders from multiple fields of practice together […]
Read more >>2016 Coalition for Juvenile Justice National DMC Conference
CJJR is excited to announce its co-sponsorship of the 2016 Coalition for Juvenile Justice National DMC Conference. The event will focus on “Confronting the Crisis: Creating Pathways to a More Equitable Juvenile Justice System.” Sessions will explore what other communities can learn from Baltimore; the role of state and local entities; how communities can take […]
Read more >>STOP SOLITARY for Kids Launch Event
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, in partnership with the Center for Children’s Law and Policy (CCLP), the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators, and the Justice Policy Institute, will launch Stop Solitary for Kids, a national campaign to end the solitary confinement of youth. For more information, click here to read the campaign Position Statement.
Read more >>Identifying, Engaging, and Empowering Families: A Charge for Juvenile Justice Agencies
Family involvement and support in a child’s life is essential for positive youth outcomes. It is particularly important for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. In recognition of this fact, the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy and the Vera Institute of Justice published a paper authored […]
Read more >>Using Predictive Analytics in Los Angeles County to Prevent Child Welfare Involved Youth from Crossing Over to Juvenile Justice
The National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) recently released a new report describing efforts made with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to prevent youth involved in the children welfare system from crossing over into the juvenile justice system by using predictive analytics in the form of a newly […]
Read more >>Juvenile Diversion Webinar
On August 12th, 2015 from 2PM to 3PM ET, the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy (CJJR) will host an overview webinar for its Juvenile Justice Diversion Certificate Program, which be held at Georgetown University from December 15-18 and will train leaders on how to reduce the use […]
Read more >>CYPM Implementation Data Webinar
On August 6, 2015, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy will present the “CYPM Implementation Data Webinar.” This webinar will highlight outcomes of the first cohort of sites to implement the Crossover Youth Practice Model. This initial cohort of 13 jurisdictions began […]
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