SFY is pleased to virtually host our first annual Juvenile Justice Champions Night on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
During this important celebration, SFY Founder Lisa Thurau and Executive Director Anthony V. Pierro will honor four individuals who exemplify what it means to be a juvenile justice champion and ensure the best outcomes for youth.
Each award recipient has demonstrated unwavering support to youth justice and has propelled youth justice work forward in their respective communities. These awards also reflect the honoree’s commitment to SFY’s mission by making use of SFY’s Strategies for Youth: Juvenile Justice Jeopardy and the Policing the Teen Brain training for law enforcement.
Policing the Teen Brain event
Policing the Teen Brain Coached Training
Contra Costa County
September 8, 2025
- September 9, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Danville, CA
SFY will be conducting a 2-day Policing the Teen Brain Coached training event in Danville, CA, for the Sheriff’s Office.
Policing the Teen Brain event
Supervising the Teen Brain Training
Contra Costa County
September 3, 2025
- September 5, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Conta Coasta County, CA
SFY will be conducting a 3-day Supervising the Teen Brain training for the Contra Costa County probation department.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
JJJ Game at UTEC
August 22, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Lowell, MA
SFY will play a Street JJJ Game with UTEC Young Adults.
SFY continues its rollout of JJJ across the state of New Hampshire, in partnership with NH’s Division of Children, Youth, and Families. This is the 6th statewide training offered.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
JJJ Training
Los Angeles Public Defenders
August 6, 2025
- August 7, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Los Angeles, CA
Game Leader training and pilot games using the 2025 version of JJJ Street Game for LA Public Defenders.
SFY’s Lisa Thurau will lead a workshop on Juvenile Justice System: Trauma in and Trauma Out with the following learning objectives:
Prevalence of Trauma among Youth
Treatment of Youth by Law Enforcement
Need for Policies & Training for LE Interactions with Youth
Policing the Teen Brain event
Policing the Teen Brain Coached Training
Contra Costa County
July 23, 2025
- July 24, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Conta Coasta County, CA
SFY will be conducting a 2-day Policing the Teen Brain Coached training event for Concord, CA with officers from Concord and Pittsburg Police departments.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
AZ JJJ Training and Pilot Game
Phoenix Office Of Accountability and Transparency (OAT)
July 22, 2025
- July 23, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Phoenix, AZ
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
JJJ Game
Young Adult Access Center-All Things are Possible
July 18, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Brockton, MA
SFY will play a Life Skills JJJ Game with ATP Young Adults.
SFY continues its rollout of JJJ across the state of New Hampshire, in partnership with NH’s Division of Children, Youth, and Families. This is the 5th statewide training offered.
Model Policies event
MA POST releases the Juvenile Operations Standard for Law Enforcement Agency Certification
Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Join us for a Day of Advocacy at the State House to speak up and advance key youth justice reforms. Light lunch will be served.
State House, Great Hall, 24 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02133 and live streamed
11:45 am – Doors open
12:00 pm – Program starts
1:30 pm – Meet with your legislators (in-person or via phone/email)
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
Don't Get Groomed Training & Pilot Game
New England Arab American Organization (NEAAO)
June 12, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Westbrook, ME
Don’t Get Groomed is a gamified approach to teaching youth how to identify and avoid grooming and manipulation for sexual exploitation. SFY will begin its rollout of the Don’t Get Groomed JJJ game across the state of Maine starting with two trainings focused on youth serving community-based organizations for use over the summer.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
Don't Get Groomed Training & Pilot Game
APEX Center
June 11, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Biddeford, ME
Don’t Get Groomed is a gamified approach to teaching youth how to identify and avoid grooming and manipulation for sexual exploitation. SFY will begin its rollout of the Don’t Get Groomed JJJ game across the state of Maine starting with two trainings focused on youth serving community-based organizations for use over the summer.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
Presentation on NH JJJ Games
NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network Summit
June 9, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Concord, NH
Kristen Wheeler will showcase all New Hampshire-specific JJJ games to community stakeholders working in diversion programs across the state.
Model Policies event
Developing Community Allies: Strategies for Public Safety Partnerships
2025 Professionalizing Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training (PLECET) National Conference
June 6, 2025
- June 7, 2025
Open to Conference Registries
In Person
Chicago, IL
Lisa Thurau will be presenting at the 2025 Professionalizing Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training (PLECET) National Conference in Chicago. She will co-facilitate a panel titled “Developing Community Allies: Strategies for Public Safety Partnerships” which will focus on strategies for law enforcement to move beyond traditional model to embrace authentic, community-centric partnerships, which will be offered on both days.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
JJJ Street Game Training
June 2, 2025
Private Event
Virtual
Cincinnati, OH
Kristen Wheeler will train Cincinnati law students on how to play Street JJJ with youth at Hamilton County Detention Center.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
Juvenile Justice Day
NH DHHS/DCYF
May 16, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Manchester, NH
SFY will showcase NH’s JJJ games to Juvenile Parole and Probation Officers at a statewide professional development convening.
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