The goal of the program is: To build the capacity of current and aspiring justice reformers to implement best practices in youth justice reform. To advance youth justice reformer’s knowledge of how to lead reform within Connecticut. To cultivate a statewide network of youth justice reformers who serve as a resource to the community. Participation in the Transforming Youth Justice increases visibility and links individuals with a wide range of organizations, and regional/state networks to state and national level juvenile justice system changes. The program creates safe spaces for learning and critical reflection on a developmental approach to juvenile justice (e.g. adolescent brain research), the use of best practices (family outreach and active engagement), and tools for measuring results (Results-Based Accountability and data-driven decisions). Completion of the program involved a capstone proposal detailing ways participants planned to improve the youth justice system. Cohort 7 will be starting this September, so stay tuned as we announce the members of this next class.