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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 12 2026 - 16:00

Feb 23 2026 - 16:00

Sweet Creations - Cupcake Decoration

Feb 25 2026 - 16:00

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]

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Table for Two - Thu, Feb 12

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Sweet Creations - Cupcake Decoration - Mon, Feb 23

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Grab the Mic - Wed, Feb 25

2101 MLK Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC

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