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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.

FY19 Annual Report

At the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), we believe that all of the young people and families in our care are worthy and able to take full advantage of our very best effort to support their success. The 2019 DYRS Annual Report captures youth successes and achievements through agency engagement and mentorship as well as through their commitment to excellence. We define our relationship with each youth connected to DYRS as an opportunity to heal, grow, restore and advance lives.

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

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.

New Beginnings Youth Development Center

Available treatment and services at New Beginnings.

Care Planning and Coordination

Community-based Placements

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

The DYRS Family Engagement Resource

What Love Looks Like - A Voice for Families

2018 Annual Report

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Latest

Dec 8 2022

DYRS Seeks Art and Technology Applicants for Youth Programming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2022 CONTACT: Dr. Turnesha Fish – 202-294-1061; Turnesha....

Jun 15 2022

DYRS Celebrates Largest Number of High School Graduates to Date

(Washington, DC) – During #DCValues Week, the Bowser Administration and the Department of Youth...

Jun 3 2022

DYRS Seeks Entities for the Credible Messenger Initiative

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

Jul 6 2021

Mayor Bowser Appoints Hilary Cairns as Acting Director of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services

Acting Director Cairns has served the Department of Human Services (DHS) as Program Manager and...

May 7 2021

DC Health Expands Vaccination Options for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, DC Health announced that DC residents who are 16 and 17 years old can now...

Mar 30 2022

DYRS Youth and Local Girl Scouts to Collaborate at DC Doors Women’s Shelter

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Tuesday, March 29, at 4:00 p.m., the Department of Youth Rehabilitation...

Sep 21 2020

DYRS to Host #YourVoteMatters Kickoff for National Voter Registration Day

DC’s Juvenile Justice Agency will help agency youth and members of the community register to vote...

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

Current Funding Opportunities

Violence Prevention Intensive Mentoring for At-Risk Youth Grant

The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) seeks eligible entities to provide intensive mentoring, career readiness and social development training, curriculum development and family support services to at-risk youth ages 10-14 and their families at the DYRS Laurel campus and in District communities. The amount available for the project is up to $500,000 for an 18-month period starting March 2023.