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Overcome Silos, Reduce Crossover, and Advance Effective and Efficient Care for Youth
Youth-serving systems—including child welfare, youth justice, education, and behavioral health—tend to operate in silos, making coordination of care for youth involved in multiple systems…
Need Help Finding Funding?
Want to join one of our programs, but having challenges finding funding? There are a number of options available. Janet Reno Scholarships Tuition assistance is available through CJJR’s…
Create and Implement Community-Centered Development Practices to Create Lasting, Positive Change
While the nation has taken steps to address the influence of race and racial prejudice on legal outcomes and treatment, the U.S. youth legal system continues to face significant challenges that…
Advance the Conversation on Racial Justice on April 24th
Join Professor Kristin Henning, Jasmine Tyler, and dr. christian bijoux in an open discussion of where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re headed as we grapple with racial equity in the youth…
How to Respond Effectively When Kids Push Boundaries and Break the Law
Tune into The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s instagram @annieecaseyfdn live on 2/5 at 1 pm ET for a conversation with Steve Bishop and Elijah Norris-Holliday about what makes communities safe and…
Early Registration Now Open!
Early registration is now open for Shaping the Future: Conversations on Advancing Youth Justice! We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the in-person 2025 Janet Reno Forum.…
Shaping the Future: Conversations on Advancing Youth Justice
We are thrilled to announce that Thursday, April 24th will mark the return of our in-person Janet Reno Forum! The Forum will bring together communities, partners, and leaders for real…
New Resources from the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
We wanted to alert you to two new reports from the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The Coordinating Council brings together a variety of federal…
Applications for the New Reducing Crossover by Advancing Collaboration Certificate Program Now Open!
Many youth-serving systems—including child welfare, youth justice, education, and behavioral health—tend to operate in silos, making coordination of care for youth involved in multiple systems…
Looking Forward to Advancing Youth Justice With You in 2025!
From all of us at the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, we want to thank you for all that you have done–and continue to do!–on behalf of our country’s children, youth and families. Like every…
Fall Wrap-Up!
As we head into December and the holiday season, we are taking a moment to reflect on all of the amazing opportunities we’ve had over the past few months to engage with so many of you in-person!…
Now Available! A Guide to Applying Youth Voice
The National Mentoring Resource Center (NMRC) has released “A Guide to Applying Youth Voice: Tips to Implement Youth Voice Through a Youth Advisory Council.” Sponsored by OJJDP and…
Maryland Office of the Public Defender is Hiring!
Juvenile Attorney: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (District V): The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks zealous and dedicated litigators to represent young people in both…
Juvenile Law Center Youth Advocates Release Broken Promises: Futures Denied
New report from the Juvenile Law Center that lifts of the voices of youth! We encourage you to read the release (and report) below! From the Juvenile Law Center: Today, youth…
CJJR is out on the Road!
Our CJJR team has been hitting the road (and the airways) across the United States, with no end in sight. From Florida to Kansas to Oregon, whether it is participating in conferences and trainings,…
