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Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services

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Who We Are

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

GunzDown DC

Written, produced, and performed entirely by DYRS youth, “GunzDown DC” calls for peace and an end to gun violence and violent crime.

What We Do

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

Safe Facilities, Safe Communities

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

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Featured Services

Care Planning and Coordination

Community-based Placements

DYRS provides a safe environment for youth consistent with public safety.

DC YouthLink Services

Information on the type of services that DC YouthLink provides.

New Beginnings Youth Development Center

Available treatment and services at New Beginnings.

Youth Services Center

Information on the Youth Services Center programs and services.

Secure Facilities

Court-involved youth committed to DYRS may be assigned to secure facilities.

The DYRS Family Engagement Resource

What Love Looks Like - A Voice for Families

2018 Annual Report

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Latest

Jun 16 2020

DYRS Seeks Entities for the Management and Oversight of the Subgrantees Under the Community Programming Initiative

(Washington, DC) – The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) released a Request for...

Feb 5 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces Agreement to End Court Oversight of the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services

Originally filed in 1985, Jerry M. is the District’s oldest consent decree case.

Sep 17 2019

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Social Justice Course for DYRS Youth with Nick Cannon and Howard University Students

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the Inside-Out Program, a 10-week arts and...

Aug 14 2019

Mayor Bowser Highlights Summer Opportunities for Youth Committed to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that youth committed to the DC Department...

Jun 28 2019

DYRS Seeks Entities to Provide Innovative Services to Court-Involved Youth and Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2019 CONTACT: Akeya Dickson Public Information Officer (DYRS)...

Sep 22 2017

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

“Carl’s Cars” is the facility’s automotive training shop for youth in...

Jul 5 2012

Chelsea Clinton to Feature DYRS School on NBC's Rock Center With Brian Williams

WHAT: The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), the District of Columbia’s cabinet-...

Jun 19 2012

Operation Safe Return Encourages Juveniles to Turn Themselves in on Outstanding Custody Orders

WHAT: Operation Safe Return

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Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
450 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 299-5362
Fax: (202) 299-5608
TTY: (746) 777-7776
Alternate Number: (202) 576-8418
Email: [email protected]

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Departamento De Servicios De Rehabilitación Juvenil

Anchored in Strength (MLK)

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The DYRS Anchored in Strength Family Support Group lets parents and guardians share their thoughts and feelings about their youth’s connection to DYRS, learn about agency resources available to them and their youth, and receive peer support from fellow parents and guardians.