The Council of State Governments Justice Center—in partnership with Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform and the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute, with support from OJJDP—is offering two new training and technical assistance opportunities for youth justice professionals addressing juvenile justice staffing:
- The Reimagining Youth Justice Workforce Innovation Network. This program is designed to help youth justice system officials and partners develop strategies to address staffing, systemic structures, policy, and practices. Up to eight jurisdictions will be selected to participate at no cost. Apply by March 6, 2024.
- Transformative Leadership Vanguard: Cultivating Leadership in Front-Line Youth Justice Staff for Systemic Change. This 10-month training summit will provide youth justice staff with ongoing technical assistance from August 2024 to May 2025. Participants will learn about evidence-based practices and how to develop approaches to improve staffing, including recruitment and retention. Apply by March 6, 2024.
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Date Published: March 1, 2024