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

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.

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.