Improving Outcomes for Youth (IOYouth) works with state and local jurisdictions to align their policies, practices, and resource allocation with what research shows works to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for youth while enhancing public safety.

IOYouth positions state and local policymakers as well as system leaders across branches of government to

  • Match youth with the most effective level and type of supervision and services in facilities and the community;
  • Track system performance and outcomes and hold state and local agencies and service providers accountable for results; and
  • Ensure that resources are allocated efficiently across the juvenile justice and other youth-serving systems, as well as across state and local lines.

The CSG Justice Center partners with jurisdictions over an 18-month period to establish a bipartisan, interbranch task force, conduct a data-driven assessment of the juvenile justice system from the point a youth is referred to the system through a youth’s reentry into the community, provide recommendations for improvement, and offer technical assistance.

IOYouth News

Key Staff


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Senior Policy Director, Innovation
Josh Weber directs the CSG Justice Center's juvenile justice program, which focuses on helping states use effective methods to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for youth in contact with the juvenile justice system. Previously, Josh spent 10 years working on
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building the capacity of programs and systems that serve vulnerable youth in the juvenile justice, youth development, workforce development, and child welfare systems. Josh managed research programs for the Youth Development and Research Fund in Maryland and the Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago. In addition, Josh led the development and implementation of NYC Administration for Children’s Services' alternative to placement and reentry program for juveniles using evidence-based practices. He also directed the District of Columbia’s Justice Grants Administration, which managed all federal juvenile and criminal justice grants for the District. Josh received his BA in psychology from Duke University and his MPA from Princeton University.
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    Strategy Director
    Nina Salomon leads efforts to help state and local leaders build coordinated reentry systems that improve outcomes for youth and adults returning from incarceration, strengthen communities, and reduce recidivism. She ensures alignment with strategy goals and identifies opportunities to expand
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    organizational impact. Nina has led state engagement efforts across juvenile justice and reentry projects, leading to legislation and Reentry 2030 launches in multiple states. Previously, she was a policy advisor at a national policy and legal consulting firm, and an investment associate at The Chicago Public Education Fund. She also held policy and research roles at national youth development and education organizations. Nina earned a BA in political science from The George Washington University and an MSEd in education policy from the University of Pennsylvania.
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    Researcher III, Impact
    Emily Rogers performs data analysis for juvenile justice projects. Before joining the CSG Justice Center, Emily worked to produce justice system measures, evaluate programs, and manage data in both criminal and juvenile justice systems for Travis County, Texas. She also
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    worked at the Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable to coordinate reentry efforts and increase community engagement on reentry issues. She earned a BA in English from Vassar College and her MSS from the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research.
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