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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.

Featured Services

Care Planning and Coordination

DC YouthLink Services

Information on the type of services that DC YouthLink provides.

Community-based Placements

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

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

Aug 29 2018

District’s Juvenile Justice Agency (DYRS) Announces Release of “GunzDown DC”

Washington, DC – The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) today announced the release...

Sep 26 2017

District’s Juvenile Justice Agency (DYRS) Cuts the Ribbon at Opening of Vocational Automotive Shop

Laurel, Maryland – The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) cut the ribbon today at...

Jul 31 2017

DYRS Announces FY18 Grant Awardees for Credible Messenger Mentoring Initiative

The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2018...

Jun 29 2017

DYRS Administrative Officer Receives Cafritz Award for Nonviolence Efforts

The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is proud to announce DYRS Administrative...

Apr 14 2017

Craig Hodges Visits Youth in DC’s Justice System

“I need you all to know better so you can do better,” said two-time NBA Championship winning...

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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Agency Performance

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.