This discussion covered both the why and the how of having the most impacted youth and families leading transformation.
PANELISTS
Liz Ryan
Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
Phyllis Becker
Full Frame Initiative
MODERATOR
Gina Lyles
The Hive Movement
Darrin McCall
Youth Empowerment Project
Sukyi McMahon
Columbia Justice Lab
HIGHLIGHTS
Liz Ryan, OJJDP Administrator, shares insights from town halls held for juvenile justice stakeholders.
Sukyi McMahon of the Justice Lab speaks on the importance of youth representation in equity building.
Gina Lyles of The Hive Movement explores the importance of empowering young people to pursue their ambitions.
Darrin McCall, Chief Program Officer at the Youth Empowerment Project, outlines the importance of ensuring access to resources before young people become involved in the justice system.
Taking on Transformation is a project of the Columbia Justice Lab’s Youth Justice Initiatives. Here you will find information and resources for system leaders, and anyone making decisions about youth justice, who are looking to push for real transformation from punitive justice systems to community-based support networks for youth.