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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

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.

Youth Services Center

Information on the Youth Services Center programs and services.

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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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 31 2021

DYRS Will Solicit for Educational Services for Court-Involved Youth

(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) announces that the...

Dec 1 2020

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

Jerry M., et al. v. District of Columbia, et al was a 35-year-old class action lawsuit filed...

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...

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]