dyrs

Config

Human Rights, Office of

Human Rights, Office of
441 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001

Read more about Human Rights, Office of

Pages

Featured News

12/05/2025 Voices Unlocked: Youth Writers Premiere Original Spoken Word Works at New Beginnings

10/22/2025 DYRS Announces Request for Applications for a Workforce Development Program

07/14/2025 DYRS Announces Request for Applications for Intensive Mentoring for the Oasis Youth Leadership Program

12/18/2024 DYRS Announces Request for Applications for Achievement Center Programming for Fiscal Year 2025

11/26/2024 DYRS and Tyler Biadasz Foundation Partner to Distribute Over 1,300 Meals to Families in Need

09/01/2023 Committed to Excellence

02/01/2023 Relaunch of our newsletter, Committed to Excellence

02/09/2026 Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony

11/13/2025 Director Sam Abed Joint Public Hearing Testimony

06/11/2025 Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony

03/07/2025 Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2024 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony

11/18/2024 Public Roundtable - DYRS Performance, Process, and Continuum of Services

08/01/2023 DYRS Youth to Present SYEP Showcase

03/30/2022 DYRS Youth and Local Girl Scouts to Collaborate at DC Doors Women’s Shelter

09/21/2020 DYRS to Host #YourVoteMatters Kickoff for National Voter Registration Day

09/22/2017 District’s Juvenile Justice Agency (DYRS) Celebrates the Opening of Its Automotive Shop

07/05/2012 Chelsea Clinton to Feature DYRS School on NBC's Rock Center With Brian Williams

Upcoming Events

Feb 23 2026 - 16:00

Sweet Creations - Cupcake Decoration

Feb 25 2026 - 16:00

Feb 25 2026 - 16:30

Game Night

Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony

Testimony of Sam Abed, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.
Watch the full recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZDfEFyS-sw

Voices Unlocked: Youth Writers Premiere Original Spoken Word Works at New Beginnings

CONTACT:
Turnesha Fish – 202-294-1061; [email protected]

Featured Homepage Events

Sweet Creations - Cupcake Decoration - Mon, Feb 23

2101 MLK Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC

VIEW

Grab the Mic - Wed, Feb 25

2101 MLK Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC

VIEW

Game Night - Wed, Feb 25

2101 MLK Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC

VIEW