Enroll in this online certificate program today to better
serve youth affected by the justice system tomorrow.
Drawing from the fields of psychology, social work, criminal justice, law, and education, this certificate program will better prepare you to address the demands of juvenile justice and work in innovative ways to improve outcomes for young people affected by the justice system. Plus, adding this respected JJYD credential from Rutgers University to your resume can open up opportunities for advancement in your field.

Taught by industry-leading faculty and experts, the JJYD Certificate consists of 60 hours of both live, instructor-led online learning and self-paced content. Complete the four required, five elective, and one capstone project courses as your schedule allows.

Certificate Program Components
REQUIRED COURSES (4)
Attend four six-hour required courses to receive a thorough understanding of the essential elements of juvenile justice and youth development.
ELECTIVE COURSES (5)
Attend your choice of five
six-hour elective courses to explore the topics and issues most relevant to your professional interests.
CAPSTONE PROJECT (1)
Complete this six-hour online course to tie together all the competencies you've gained throughout the certificate program.
Who Should Attend
Open to anyone interested in the improvement of the juvenile justice system, course participants may include:

  • Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Professionals
  • Probation and Court Service Professionals
  • Judges
  • Social Workers
  • Probation Officers and Managers
  • Prosecuting Attorneys
  • Public Defenders
  • Guardians Ad Litem and Child Law Attorneys
  • Educational Staff and Advocates
  • Behavioral Health Providers and Clinicians
  • Federal, State, and Local Policy Makers and Advocates
  • Other professionals working with justice-involved youth
How to Register
There are no prerequisites and no application process for this program. You can register for the full certificate program for $2,800 (save $150!) or you can sign up for each course individually (at $295 each).
Continuing Education Credits
Established courses have been approved for NJ Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) CEUs. As new courses roll out, we will continue to apply for these credits.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I'm happy to help.

Sincerely,
Sabrina Perez

Program Coordinator
Rutgers University
Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Program
(848) 932-7156
April 8 and 15, 2022 | 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

This elective course in the JJYD Certificate Program will examine how school policies and practices push our nation's schoolchildren, especially our most at-risk children, out of classrooms and into the juvenile and criminal justice system. Learn more and register now to hold your seat!
Need help registering? Contact our registration department at (848) 932-9271 option 2 or by email at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
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