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 More tinyurl.com/SPJJCC

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 Stay connected 👉 lnkd.in/e8fYEQAV

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 #youthjustice #juvenilejustice #jjyd #RutgersUBHC #ProfessionalDevelopment

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! This topic and more are covered in the Rutgers Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program! Check us out. Link in bio... #NJJDA #JJYD #addictionrecovery #youthdevelopment

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! Enter to win at bsky.app/profile/rutg...

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

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. Download at adobe.ly/4cZG0ro

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. Sign up: bit.ly/46UA7IF

The latest JJYD newsletter is out now! This month, we explore the impact of community service in restorative justice & recognize Counseling Awareness Month. Discover a new youth mentoring program in Ohio; check out profiles of upcoming course previews and more. Download: bit.ly/3RxQ152

Explore effective strategies for engaging youth and families in the juvenile justice system through the Rutgers JJYD Program course, Engaging Youth and Families, live on Zoom April 9 & 16, 10 AM to 1 PM EST. Register: bit.ly/4j1LnZ3 Reduce system involvement & support youth welfare.

Registration is now open for Foundations in Juvenile Justice! Explore how juveniles experience the justice system and the unique paths youth take within the juvenile justice system. Foundations in Juvenile Justice is live on Zoom, Wed., March 19 & 26, 1 PM to 4 PM, EST Register: bit.ly/3FevRu2

Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program Presents the March 2025 Juvenile Justice Bulletin featuring key topics in juvenile justice, including insights on National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and its impact on youth and more. Download:https://adobe.ly/4i3MvLB

Enrollment open for Foundations of Youth Development! Foundations of Youth Development is live on Zoom March 5 and 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Explore the science of adolescent development, and the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Register: bit.ly/4kfWsXB

Enhance your skills and make a difference with the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program. ✅ Flexible online courses ✅ Learn at your own pace with expert-led instruction ✅ Earn CLEs Spring/Summer 2025 Course Schedule: adobe.ly/4jPx6zV

The Rutgers JJYD Program presents the February 2025 Juvenile Justice Bulletin! Check out this month's feature articles, course previews, grant opportunities, and the newly released JJYD Spring/Summer 2025 Course Schedule! Download: adobe.ly/4hdwVwh

Transform the lives of youth and families with the Rutgers JJYD course, Engaging Youth and Families, live on Zoom Feb. 4 & 11, 10a to 1p EST Explore effective strategies to enhance outreach, engagement, and retention- reducing system involvement and improving outcomes. Register: bit.ly/3CFVN0G

The January 2025 Juvenile Justice Bulletin is here and features resources for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, plus a profile of Canadian organization RISE EDUTAINMENT’s Legal Artivism Program, an initiative that empowers youth to use art for advocacy & systemic change. bit.ly/3PvaSFj

Uncover the complexities of normative sexual development during adolescence and explore the various factors that can impact this development with the JJYD course Adolescent Sexual Health: Navigating Norms & Influences, live on Zoom Jan. 24 + 31, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, EST bit.ly/4j5wp4Y

Start 2025 with a renewed commitment to improving youth justice with Rutgers' Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program. Register today for Fallout: Consequences of Youthful Offenses is live on Zoom Jan. 7 & 14, 2025, 1p - 4p EST. More: bit.ly/4gx1YTl

The Rutgers Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program extends best wishes for peace and joy this holiday season and into the New Year. We look forward to continuing our work together, making a meaningful difference in the lives of justice-involved youth and their families.

Unlock your potential to make a difference in the lives of justice-involved youth in Fallout: Consequences of Youthful Offenses, with instructor Michelle Callari, JD. Live on Zoom January 7 & 14, 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern. Register now at bit.ly/4gx1YTl

The Rutgers JJYD December 2024 Juvenile Justice Bulletin is out now! This month’s edition features info about Impaired Driving Awareness Month, a profile of Bench Mark, an innovative personal training program for underserved youth and more. Download the Juvenile Justice Bulletin at adobe.ly/4eZDpwS

Considering the Causes of Youth Aggression, the highly anticipated Rutgers JJYD course explores the reasons behind violent behavior in adolescents. The course is live on Zoom on Nov. 19 & 26, from 9 AM - 12 PM. Eastern Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today! REGISTER: bit.ly/48MBJW9

Curious about how the tough-on-crime policies of the 1990s are affecting juvenile justice today? Find out in our next course, Then & Now: Developments in Juvenile Justice Policy with instructor Doug Evans, PhD. Live on Zoom, November 18 & 25, 10 AM – 1 PM EST. Register: bit.ly/3CgBpCP

Dr. Doug Evans, Ph.D. explores vital historical developments in juvenile justice in the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Program course: Then & Now: Developments in Juvenile Justice Policy Nov. 18 & 25, 2024 10 AM – 1 PM EST Live on Zoom Register: bit.ly/3CgBpCP

Considering the Causes of Youth Aggression is live on Zoom on Nov. 19 & 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This in-demand course explores the underlying reasons behind violent behavior in adolescents, contributing factors, and techniques for de-escalation. More: bit.ly/48MBJW9 #youthjustice

Join expert Dr. Doug Evans, Ph.D. as he guides students through key historical developments in juvenile justice: Then & Now: Developments in Juvenile Justice Policy Nov. 18 & 25, 2024 10 AM – 1 PM EST Live on Zoom Register: bit.ly/3CgBpCP From Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Program

Rutgers JJYD Fall/Winter 2024 Session begins Sept. 11! This session features all four JJYD core courses alongside a selection of six informative and compelling electives. Register now for the entire certificate or enroll in classes a la carte. Download: bit.ly/3LS0A00

This month’s Rutgers JJYD Juvenile Justice Bulletin is out now! The August 2024 issue features info on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, a profile of @cafemomentum, the Fall/Winter Course Schedule, September course previews, and more! Download: adobe.ly/3LOByPl Subscribe: bit.ly/46UA7IF

Join instructor Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, Ph.D. (cand.), DSW, MSW, LCSW for Rutgers JJYD course Engaging Youth and Families, live on Zoom August 1 & 8 from 10AM-1PM, Eastern. Register now for Engaging Youth and Families today at bit.ly/3WqUuKl. Hurry! Seats are limited!

Discover the power of effective engagement strategies for youth & families involved w/ the juvenile justice system/related systems of care in Engaging Youth & Families, Live on Zoom Aug. 1 & 8, 2024, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST Register: bit.ly/3WqUuKl *JJYD Fall/Winter '24 Course Schedule Coming Soon*