The New York State Youth Justice Institute strives to build and strengthen the capacity of localities around New York State to adopt evidence-informed youth justice practices. We do so by disseminating information, assisting with implementation and assessing efficacy in existing youth justice programs, and by conducting cutting-edge research to advance the science and practice of evidence-based initiatives.
Our team is growing! We are currently seeking to fill several positions, including a senior technical assistance and training specialist, an assistant director of communications, and a youth empowerment specialist. Follow each link to learn more about these opportunities and help us spread the word!
Senior Technical Assistance and Training Specialist
The YJI is currently seeking applications for the NYS Youth Justice Peer Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC's mission is to empower young adults with lived justice system experience to become key advisors on youth justice policy and practice development in New York State. Click here for a flyer with additional information. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Submit your NYS Youth Justice Peer Advisory Council (PAC) application here.
Every month, the YJI brings to you the work of prominent researchers and practitioners in the field of youth justice. This is our first Lunch & Learn +! The L&L+ format brings you the interactive, informative, and thought-provoking content of our traditional monthly series AND it adds a twist. This event is cosponsored by the 3rd and 4th Judicial Dept. Offices of Attorneys for Children and free CLE credit is available.
On Tuesday, May 21 at noon EST, join us as we welcome Kai-lin Hsu Esq. of the Legal Aid Society, moderated by Amanda Oren Esq. of the Monroe County Law Department. Kai-lin will be presenting her talk titled "Special Education Advocacy for Justice Involved Youth".
Click here to register to attend this webinar, it's free!
Click here to see our past Lunch & Learn Webinars.
From June 1-3, 2021, the YJI held a series of panel discussions among youth justice stakeholders from around the country that explored the pandemic's continued impacts on youth, their families, and their communities; and ways to leverage challenges and lessons of the pandemic to move the field closer to eliminating of racial and ethnic disparities, ensuring equity and justice, and prioritizing individual and communal health and well-being.
The Racial Equity & Youth Justice Microsite offers youth and community justice partners a curated and living array of relevant national and YJI-developed racial justice resources and research. The selected tools (guides, toolkits, webinars, scholarly articles, etc.) are meant to provide concrete supports that empower, instruct, motivate, and inspire our work to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in youth justice systems. We invite you to contribute to this site by nominating resources for future inclusion. Email nominations to [email protected].
The Gender & Youth Justice Microsite provides practitioners and policymakers information and resources on meeting the unique gender-based needs of youth involved in the justice system, including youth who have diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. The selected tools (e.g., guides, toolkits, webinars, scholarly articles, etc.) range from introductory to more advanced and seek to deepen relevant awareness, understanding, and practical expertise. We invite you to contribute to this site by nominating resources for future inclusion. Please submit new resources and suggestions using this form.
Created by the YJI and the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, the Mentoring Dashboard lists youth-focused mentoring programs around the state and is searchable by county, goal, age range, delivery style, and program length. Each entry contains key program details and website links. Access the dashboard here.
For Latinx Heritage Month 2022, the YJI created a snapshot of Latinx youth experiences in New York State and the United States including justice system involvement, migration, and gender-based disparities. See below to read the brief!
