NPJS - National Partnership for Juvenile Services

10/23/2026

We are humbled and so appreciative for the kind words shared by Earl Dunlap, a legend in the juvenile justice/juvenile services field.

Thank you, Earl.

10/22/2026

We are so excited to present our latest paper from our Journal of Applied Juvenile Justice Services (JAJJS).

Aisland Rhodes and our entire Editorial Board continues to do an amazing job of bringing relevant, well-researched, and well-written papers to advance useable knowledge about effective practices, strategies, and standards to positively impact the field of juvenile justice services, youth, families, and communities.

Please read the latest here - https://www.npjs.org/resources/journal-of-applied-juvenile-justice-services/2026-issues/ordorica-et-al-2026 - for the latest information.

10/20/2026

NPJS is excited to share a new program called 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. and would love your help spreading the word! Please consider sharing the flyer with your network and your network of young people who may be interested in this opportunity.

VOICEs to Influence is a year-long leadership cohort for young people ages 17-26 with lived experience in the juvenile justice system. The program provides learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional development to help participants build confidence, strengthen their voice, and create lasting and impactful change in their communities and beyond.

The application window is open now and closes on November 13, 2026. The application can be accessed via the QR code below or by using this link - VOICES to Influence Interest Application. 𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦.

10/19/2026

So, what are you doing this Wednesday?

Please join us on𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐂𝐒𝐓 (𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐄𝐒𝐓) , for the Staff Training and Professional Development Discipline Group Meeting, led by Discipline Group Chair, Ms. Keisha Isaacs.

Guest Speaker: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧, Deputy Director, Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility

Title: 𝑹𝒆𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

Description: Reimagining detention starts with imagining communities where youth don't have to be surrounded by bars and walls to access what they need.

What if, instead, we built communities that intentionally invite the right services, supports, mentors, education, mental health resources, and opportunities into the spaces where young people already live, learn, and grow? The goal is not simply to change detention - it is to strengthen the community around youth so they can benefit from support before, during, and long after detention.

Join Us On Teams - https://rebrand.ly/uatxhq4
Meeting ID: 267 264 246 117 84
Passcode: XJ6br6SB

10/16/2026

𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑠...

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠

In recognition of 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 (𝐘𝐉𝐀𝐌) 2026, JusticeLink is hosting members of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) School-to-Prison Pipeline Subcommittee for an important virtual conversation focused on preventing youth justice system involvement and creating supportive educational environments where young people can thrive.

𝐷𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑒:

National Trends: Understanding the factors contributing to the school-to-prison pipeline and youth justice system involvement.

Federal Funding Opportunities: Learning about funding that can support prevention efforts, alternatives to exclusionary discipline, and more effective approaches.

Promising Practices: Highlighting school-community partnerships and initiatives that are making a difference for young people.

Opportunities for Engagement: Connecting with members of CJJ’s School-to-Prison Pipeline Subcommittee, asking questions, and learning how to get involved.

📅 Date: October 22
⏰ Time: 2pm (EST)
💻 Location: Zoom
🔗 Register at - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/RPxCyxeWTwCp33pYAbAgsQ #/registration

Whether you're an educator, advocate, policymaker, youth-serving professional, or community member, we encourage you to join this important discussion and explore ways we can collectively strengthen opportunities for young people.

Together, let's move from awareness to action and build a future where every young person has the opportunity to thrive!

10/15/2026

We had many memorable and impactful sessions during the Symposium.

Among them was by and his team at .

Did you miss it? Would you like to learn more? Then watch this brief video and visit their website - www.JumpstartMastery.org

10/13/2026

We'd like to share a different post today.

This one is from our friends at Health and Reentry Project (HARP). HARP advances the health and safety of people and communities by improving access to health care for people who are returning to community from incarceration.

Please learn more by clicking on this link - https://lnkd.in/p/gxhGUhDC

10/12/2026

Happy Monday!

As we move further away from this year's Symposium, we are so appreciative to learn about the kind thoughts and comments from our attendees, like this one from Omar Ambrose - https://lnkd.in/p/gfjvpX8K

Thank you, Omar.

Please click on the link to learn more.

Sometimes things hit different. And sometimes things just click different. Both happened for Amy and I at NPJS this week in Seattle, Washington. This was such a phenomenal conference. We learned so much, gained new perspectives, and made some great professional connections with people doing incredib...

10/08/2026

One of more successful and impactful activities at our National Symposium is the Poster Contest.

Please check out some of the amazing energy and efforts our contestants put into this year's showings.

To those of you who participated, thank you for being a highlight of the Symposium.

10/07/2026

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬!

NPJS is thrilled to share that we are launching a program called,
𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

VOICEs to Influence is a year-long leadership cohort for young people ages 17-26 with lived experience in the juvenile justice system. The program provides learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional development to help participants build confidence, strengthen their voice, and create lasting and impactful change in their communities and beyond.

The application window opened October 1 and closes on November 13, 2026. Apply here - https://rebrand.ly/g5nzbgd.

Should you have questions, please email [email protected].