Juvenile Justice

While youth incarceration rates have dropped dramatically over the past decade, most juvenile justice systems are not operating as effectively as possible. Our team works with communities across the country to adopt and more effectively implement policies and practices shown to reduce recidivism and improve other youth outcomes.
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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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