CCYJ Welcomes US Rep Adam Smith
This August, CCYJ was honored to welcome US Rep Adam Smith, who visited our offices to discuss and learn more about the work CCYJ is doing to positively change outcomes for Washington’s youth. US Representative Adam Smith and CCYJ staff discussed our work to reform the child welfare and juvenile justice systems to better support […]
CCYJ’s Director of Impact featured on CityCast Seattle
In a compelling conversation, CCYJ’s Director of Impact, William Hairston, joins Seattle journalist Marcus Harrison Green to discuss violence prevention.
Washington State Launches HearMeWA
CCYJ CEO & President Named to State-Wide Committee for teen helpline: Rachel Sottile, CCYJ CEO and President, is honored to be joining the advisory committee for HearMeWA. HearMeWA is a 24-hour helpline for Washington’s youth, connecting them to support for mental health, bullying, anxiety, and more. It can be accessed through phone, text, web, or […]
CCYJ and the Vera Institute of Justice et al v. Department of Justice Litigation Timeline
Litigation Timeline Last week, on Tuesday, October 14th, CCYJ CEO, Rachel Sottile, stood side by side with our counsel and other plaintiffs during the Appeal Hearing. It is an honor to be a part of this lawsuit, to stand with others, and pursue justice. You can read the full timeline below, and please continue to […]
Get Ready for Jammies for Justice!
We just launched our Jammies for Justice Initiative! Pick out your favorite pair and get ready for to support justice in your jammies!
Join the Pursuit of Justice
On July 8th, we launched the Emergency Pursuit of Justice Fund—a movement to raise $1,000,000 to fight back, rebuild, and ensure our work continues long after our lawsuit against the Department of Justice is resolved.
LINC Legislative Listening Sessions
At CCYJ, we believe that collaboration is key to transforming how communities respond to youth violence. LINC (Leadership Intervention and Change) is a leadership body that unites community leaders, schools, law enforcement, and juvenile justice partners around a shared mission: to reduce youth violence and support young people entangled in the criminal legal system. Rather […]
Meet Madison Ray!
Madison Ray is CCYJ’s Policy and Communication Intern for the 2024-2025 school year and this fall!
Investing in Youth: A Call for Meaningful Change Over Punitive Measures.
Recent discussions about constructing fences and increasing security around juvenile detention facilities in Washington have highlighted the need for a different approach to juvenile justice.