Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program

The Rutgers University Program in Juvenile Justice and Youth Development has been established to recruit, train, and retain a workforce that is prepared to address the demands of juvenile justice and work with young people impacted by the justice system. Through a collaborative effort that incorporates highly respected departments, units, and leaders from across Rutgers University, we have developed undergraduate and professional development programs that follow an innovative, interdisciplinary model. CONTINUING EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Designed for a wide range of disciplines and open to all those interested in enhancing the juvenile justice system, the Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program draws from the fields of psychology, social work, criminal justice, law, and education. The program is 100% ONLINE and students are welcome to sign up for the full program or individual courses even if they don't plan to complete the entire certificate. The JJYD Program was developed in close partnership with the New Jersey Governor's Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee, the New Jersey Council on Juvenile Justice System Improvement, and the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission.