The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is the juvenile justice agency for the District of Columbia.

Washington DC is at the forefront of a national trend in juvenile justice for positive, community-based services and placements for youth.

Public safety is our primary goal. We help court-involved youth develop the skills they need to become productive adults.

The Achievement Center contains all the key ingredients necessary to help youth develop their strengths, develop confidence in their ability to succeed, develop a sense of belonging, and value and serve the larger community.