Center for Youth Justice, Georgetown University

10/09/2026

If you’re interested in learning more, tune in on Sunday to NPR Weekend Edition, where the story will be covered.

https://www.npr.org/programs/weekend-edition-sunday/

Please check out this moving story by Jenny Abamu at NPR published this morning featuring Marc Schindler about our national research housed under the McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University identifying more than 1,000 children who died and were buried while in state custody.

https://www.npr.org/2026/10/07/nx-s1-5986124/over-1-000-children-are-buried-at-juvenile-detention-centers-nationwide

If you're interested in learning more, Historic Sotterley will be hosting a free virtual event today at 7 pm ET featuring Marc. We encourage you to join!

https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-marc-schindler/

10/09/2026

Data doesn't have to be intimidating, nor difficult. Looking to use data more effectively in your work with youth and families? Our upcoming "Turning Data into Youth Justice Impact: Evaluation Basics for Youth-Serving Professionals" is a virtual, two-day workshop that helps participants bridge the gap between data collection and real-world improvement.

Designed for professionals across youth justice, child welfare, education, behavioral health, and community-based organizations, this interactive workshop provides a supportive, practical space to build core data literacy–No prior research or evaluation experience required!

Early bird registration for the workshop on December 9 & 10 is now open!

Learn more:

Join us for this impactful Virtual Workshop on December 9 & 10! Transform your organization’s data into actionable insights that drive meaningful youth outcomes and system transformation. This comprehensive data workshop equips youth-serving professionals with the skills, tools, and frameworks nee...

10/08/2026

Thanks so much to Historic Sotterley for hosting an incredible discussion last night with Marc Schindler and Veronica Spears. Marc and Veronica spoke about the Forgotten Children Initiative, a national research effort we are leading under the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy.

The Initiative seeks to uncover the lost lives of children who died and were buried while in state custody, honor their memories, and ensure that we bring that same dignity to children forgotten in our systems today.

This is a recording of an event from October 2026. Marc Schindler j...

10/07/2026

Please check out this moving story by Jenny Abamu at NPR published this morning featuring Marc Schindler about our national research housed under the McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University identifying more than 1,000 children who died and were buried while in state custody.

https://www.npr.org/2026/10/07/nx-s1-5986124/over-1-000-children-are-buried-at-juvenile-detention-centers-nationwide

If you're interested in learning more, Historic Sotterley will be hosting a free virtual event today at 7 pm ET featuring Marc. We encourage you to join!

https://sotterley.org/event/sotterley-presents-people-perspectives-with-marc-schindler/

09/30/2026

Make sure you register for this free virtual event and learn more about the Forgotten Children initiative.

09/28/2026

Don't miss the newest publication from the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)!

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest issue of Child Welfare journal, which features articles on food insecurity among college students who have experienced foster care, foster parent support of transgender and non-binary youth in care, experiences of home-based child therapists, oral health care for children in kinship care, and more.

Explore more and order your copy here: https://www.cwla.org/journal-archives/

09/28/2026

Next Wednesday, October 7th! Don't miss our own Marc Schindler's presentation hosted by Historic Sotterley as he introduces the Forgotten Children Initiative, a project dedicated to uncovering and honoring the lives of children who died or were killed while incarcerated and were buried in unmarked or forgotten graves on or near the grounds of youth prisons around the country.

Schindler will discuss what the historical record reveals, how families of the children are being engaged, and how the work in Maryland is helping to catalyze a broader national conversation led by the Forgotten Children Initiative about memory, accountability, and racial justice in youth justice.

Registration is free for this virtual event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HkvBi9JoQ1uELSCHxt7YTg #/registration

09/25/2026

New article on WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio by Alexis Marshall about the Taft Youth Development Center in Nashville where, through our research for our new national Forgotten Children map, we have identified that at least 14 children died and were buried on site while in custody

Georgetown University's Forgotten Children Initiative has released a map documenting more than 1,000 deaths at 40 youth corrections facilities across the country.

09/23/2026

Do not miss this! Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) always offers incredibly informative and engaging webinars!

Join us for Part 3 of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice’s Youth Skill Development Webinar Series, designed exclusively for youth advocates working to advance equity and reform in the juvenile justice system. The upcoming webinar will explore practical Opportunities for Advocacy in Your Community during YJAM and beyond. Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) provides an opportunity for young people, families, advocates, organizations, and communities to raise awareness and take action around youth justice.

Participants will examine how to center youth voice, engage young people as partners, build community relationships, create meaningful local activities, and turn awareness into sustained action.

When: September 29 at 2pm EST
Who: For youth advocates only (they do not already need to be in CJJ’s network or on a SAG)
Register Here: https://ow.ly/3fmY50ZNhUt

09/23/2026

Preventing legal system involvement for youth where possible and embracing community-driven approaches helps prevent cascading harms to youth, families, and communities. In short, works, but requires thoughtful collaboration between a wide set of system partners. Learn more about our program designed to offer the clarity, structure, and momentum to drive meaningful, community-rooted change. Applications now open!

The Diversion in Youth Justice Certificate Program is an intensive, in-person training designed to support multidisciplinary teams in developing equitable, developmentally appropriate alternatives to court involvement for young people.