Rutgers Juvenile Justice and Youth Development

Engaging youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system requires more than good intentions. It demands strategic, evidence-informed approaches.

Engaging Youth and Families is live on Zoom on Feb. 4 & 11, 2026, from 10a to 1p Eastern. Register: tinyurl.com/EngagingYout...

This course goes beyond awareness, offering practical strategies for advocacy, intervention, and systems-level change to help professionals better support youth and families and work toward more equitable outcomes.

Empower your practice, strengthen your impact, and register today!

Fallout: Consequences of Youth Offenses, from the Rutgers JJYD Program, examines the lasting and often hidden impacts of juvenile justice involvement.

The course is live on Zoom January 20 & 27 from 10 AM to 1 PM, Eastern Standard Time. Register at tinyurl.com/JJYDFallout.

As the year comes to a close, Rutgers Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program extends our warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright New Year ahead.

We are grateful for your commitment to advancing equity and opportunity for justice-involved youth and their families.

Beyond the Pipeline: Unpacking Systemic Barriers, new from the Rutgers JJYD Program, examines the systemic, institutional, and educational inequities that shape youth outcomes.

Beyond the Pipeline
Jan. 7 & 14 | 10AM to 1PM, EST
Live on Zoom
Register: tinyurl.com/BeyondThePip...

Strengthen equity in juvenile justice. Rutgers’ Cultural Humility in Juvenile Justice course explores bias, culture & inclusive practice. Live on Zoom Dec 10 & 17. CLEs included. Register: tinyurl.com/JJYDCultural...

Suicide Prevention & the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care, equips professionals with the tools, insight, & strategies to recognize warning signs, respond effectively & create supportive environments where vulnerable youth can thrive.

Live on Zoom, Nov. 18 & 25, 10a to 1p
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Join Rutgers’ Restorative Justice: Principles in Practice for Youth, a live Zoom course exploring how to lead restorative, trauma-informed change in schools and juvenile justice settings.

🗓️ Nov 6 & 13, 2025 | 10 AM–1 PM EST

Register 👉 tinyurl.com/8udyj88m
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Pathways Through the Juvenile Justice System, examining how youth encounter the juvenile justice system, is live on Zoom on Oct. 22 & 29, from 1-4 pm Eastern.

Enhance your professional knowledge and contribute to more effective, equitable outcomes in youth justice.
Register: tinyurl.com/PathwaysJJ

The juvenile justice system can be complex and challenging to navigate. Discover how youth move through the system in the Rutgers JJYD course Pathways Through the Juvenile Justice System, live on Zoom Oct. 22 & 29, from 1-4pm Eastern. Register: tinyurl.com/PathwaysJJ

Learn more about the history and current structure of the juvenile justice system. Foundations in Juvenile Justice is taking place on October 8th & 15th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST.
Click the link to register: bit.ly/4gFKpBE

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Join Dr. Joel Nunez, for Foundations of Youth Development! Explore adolescent development science, better understand the predictive factors influencing youth outcomes, and learn practical prevention and intervention strategies for "at-risk" youth. Register: bit.ly/3I5vN1L

Thank you to the NJ Juvenile Detention Association for giving me a platform to discuss such an important issue!

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! We're pleased to offer the Fall/Winter 2025 Session schedule for the Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program. New electives and our classic core courses are available!!! Follow the link for more information or to register: bit.ly/474Nngh

Rutgers JJYD presents Youth Violence Prevention I & II live on Zoom:

Part I: Traditional and Innovative Approaches to Service & Support 7/8 & 7/15, 10 AM – 1 PM EST. More: bit.ly/43Xf4Et

Part II: Leveraging the Community & Thinking Broadly 7/22 & 7/29, 10 AM – 1 PM EST. More: bit.ly/3HBJLaQ

Final days to register for Cultural Humility in Juvenile Justice and save $100 off enrollment! This powerful, action-oriented course tackles the urgent need to confront bias and inequity in juvenile justice.

Live on Zoom June 4 & 11, 10 AM to 1 PM Eastern Standaed Time. bit.ly/4k0XR3A

Congratulations to Victoria L. Key from Michigan Public Health Institute, winner of a Rutgers Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program full certificate at #CJJConference2025!

There are still more chances to win both on-site and online!

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Attending #CJJConference2025? Be sure to stop by the Rutgers JJYD booth. Learn more about the program, pick up some swag and try your luck on our wheel of fortune to win great prizes, including a chance to win enrollment in the full JJYD certificate!

Be sure to check out our online contest!:

In celebration of our partnership with #CJJConference2025. We’re giving our followers a chance at winning the same prizes as conference attendees!

Like, follow, and comment to win :

· 25% off 1 class
· 25% off full cert
· 1 FREE JJYD class
· FREE enrollment in the full JJYD Certificate

The Rutgers JJYD Program is thrilled to be exhibiting at #CJJConference2025!

Visit our booth to:
· Learn about the JJYD program
· Grab a FREE swag bag
· Spin our prize wheel to win merch, course discounts, FREE enrollment in a JJYD course, or enrollment in the full certificate program!

Help build a more equitable justice system and enroll in Cultural Humility in Juvenile Justice live on Zoom June 4 & 11, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM Eastern Standard Time. Learn more bit.ly/4k0XR3A

*Save $100 off registration. No promo code necessary.*

⏰ Offer ends May 31

Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program new Juvenile Justice Bulletin is out. This month's edition profiles National Gun Violence Awareness + a profile of "Golf instead of Guns,” a youth empowerment program out of Florida + upcoming course previews & more. adobe.ly/3FghtC6

Gain practical, evidence-based tools to address the rising risks of digital gaming and gambling among youth. Designed for professionals working with young people, this course offers essential insights, real-world strategies, and cutting-edge research to support prevention and intervention where it matters most. Advance your impact in juvenile justice. For a limited time, register for Rutgers JJYD courses Youth Gambling and Gaming: Issues, Prevention, & Intervention or Cultural Humility in Juvenile Justice for just $225 per class!

Gain practical, evidence-based tools to address the rising risks of digital gaming and gambling among youth. Designed for professionals working with young people, this course offers essential insights, real-world strategies, and cutting-edge research to support prevention and intervention where it matters most. Advance your impact in juvenile justice. For a limited time, register for Rutgers JJYD courses Youth Gambling and Gaming: Issues, Prevention, & Intervention or Cultural Humility in Juvenile Justice for just $225 per class!

The Rutgers JJYD Program presents a new elective: Youth Gambling and Gaming: Issues, Prevention, & Intervention, live on Zoom May 21 & 28, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. More: bit.ly/4jOP6Kc

*Now, through May 31, save $100 off course registration! No promo code necessary.*

Invest in Your Future: Save $100 Through May 31!
Take the next step in your career with the Rutgers JJYD Certificate Program. Save $100:

Youth Gambling & Gaming May 21 & 28, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM bit.ly/4jOP6Kc

Cultural Humility in Juvenile Justice June 4 & 11, from 10 AM to 1 PM bit.ly/4k0XR3A

The May 2025 Juvenile Justice Bulletin is here!
This month's newsletter from the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program issues a call to action on behalf of justice-involved youth in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Effective Reentry Practices with Justice-Involved Youth from the Rutgers JJYD Program addresses a critical challenge faced by communities nationwide: supporting the successful reintegration of youth exiting the juvenile justice system. The course is live on Zoom May 7 & 14, 2025, 1 PM - 4 PM EST

Join 600+ professionals who’ve boosted their careers with the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program.

- Perfect for Juvenile Justice pros, Social Workers, Educators,
Attorneys & more
- Interdisciplinary courses via live Zoom

Visit juvenilejustice.rutgers.edu

Discover how policies can help create a more hopeful and equitable future for youth in the justice system with the new Rutgers JJYD course Redefining Justice: Policies That Empower Youth, live on Zoom April 24 & May 1, from 1p to 4p EST. Register at bit.ly/4jftPct

Every year, over 600,000 individuals leave State and Federal prisons, joining the more than 70 million Americans with a criminal record who face overwhelming barriers to employment, economic stability, and successful reentry.

Be a part of the change. Learn more at juvenilejustice.rutgers.edu

Subscribe to the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program monthly newsletter, the Juvenile Justice Bulletin! Get exclusive access to the latest juvenile justice news, groundbreaking programs, JJYD promotions, course announcements, and more.

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