Center for Children and Youth Justice

The Senate passed the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 as part of the NDAA. The bill continues critical recidivism-reduction and reentry services nationwide. Over 350 organizations signed onto a letter of support for the bill. Read below! bit.ly/4nWL5p2

#BREAKING: The Trump administration cut $820 million to organizations working on community violence intervention, victim services, and youth and criminal justice reform. We are taking them to court. Today, with our partners at the Center for Children and Youth Justice, Chinese for Affirmative Action d/b/a Stop AAPI Hate, FORCE Detroit, and Health Resources in Action, the Vera Institute of Justice is filing a class action lawsuit to win relief for hundreds of organizations impacted by the DOJ’s federal funding cuts.

The Justice Department’s abrupt termination of over $180M in grants for gun violence prevention, victim support, and at-risk communities is not about efficiency — it’s an attack on bipartisan programs that save lives.

The loss of this funding means that CCYJ’s gun violence prevention work will be halted immediately, and they will no longer be able to provide protections for high-risk youth across King County.

Investments @OJPgov furthering King County’s community violence practitioners growth in the effort of building the infrastructure needed to operate at their highest level over time. Intermediaries play a key role. CCYJ.org

Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent Cohen celebrated the anniversary of OJP’s Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative in #Seattle with @NIJDirLaVigne, local grantees and other partners. @CCYJ_WA @Urbanfam_1 Read the full remarks: ojp.gov/news/speech/re…

There are several organizations doing important work across King County to reduce violence. However, too often those groups go unheard of. The Department of Justice shined a light on the lifesaving work they do. fox13seattle.com/news/doj-king-…

“We were honored to be recognized by the Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent Cohen, Senior Policy Advisor Eduardo Bocanegra from @OJPgov and @NIJDirLaVigne to amplify the work of one of our partners, Urban Family, who opened their ‘home’.” -Rachel Sottile

CCYJ Announces Intent to Select Four Community Violence Intervention Organizations for Federal Capacity Building Grant at Event Co-Hosted with the @OJPgov and Urban Family.

Our @CCYJ_WA team is in Chicago this week for the @OJPgov #CVIPI Grantee Conference! Excited to connect, learn and innovate with organizations from around the country leading in the community-based violence intervention strategies.

🚨News alert🚨!! @WashingtonStand and #CCYJ leading our coalition of partners in eliminating fines and fees imposed on youth in Washington. @RachelSottile and Kia C. Franklin: Undoing the injustice of juvenile fines and fees spokesman.com/stories/2024/m…

Jammies for Justice is finally here! It’s time to get comfortable and make a positive impact from your couch! Your investment brings our work where it is needed most. Contribute today at: www.ccyj/donate

Get those fuzzy socks 🧦out and some hot cocoa ☕! Join us for the 3rd Annual Jamies for Justice from your cozy couch. Wrap up in a blanket &📚 join us for CCYJ's Non-Event, Event. Be a part of creating innovative approaches for system-impacted youth. CCYJ.org/donate

Give back. Spread kindness. Together, we can be a force for good. #GivingTuesday ccyj.org/get-involved/d…

Tomorrow. Join Us ~ Together We Give. #GivingTuesday

CCYJ is Grateful for You! youtu.be/BGI2_p7oVsI?si… via @YouTube

@OJPgov and @CCYJ_WA are committed to promoting safety, strengthening trust, and advancing community justice through King County's (Seattle) #YouthLINC in addressing youth group and gang violence. #OJPStories

Tomorrow!

You won't want to miss the LINC Conference, hosted by the Center for Community and Youth Justice, on September 29th at Highline Community College ✨ Registration is open here: ccyj.org/2023-events/in… @CCYJ_WA