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Welcome to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
An ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission) is a non-partisan, neighborhood body each made up of locally elected representatives called Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. They are a unique feature of the District's Home Rule Charter.
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12/05/2025
Voices Unlocked: Youth Writers Premiere Original Spoken Word Works at New Beginnings
10/22/2025
DYRS Announces Request for Applications for a Workforce Development Program
07/14/2025
DYRS Announces Request for Applications for Intensive Mentoring for the Oasis Youth Leadership Program
12/18/2024
DYRS Announces Request for Applications for Achievement Center Programming for Fiscal Year 2025
11/26/2024
DYRS and Tyler Biadasz Foundation Partner to Distribute Over 1,300 Meals to Families in Need
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09/01/2023
Committed to Excellence
02/01/2023
Relaunch of our newsletter, Committed to Excellence
More »
02/09/2026
Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
11/13/2025
Director Sam Abed Joint Public Hearing Testimony
06/11/2025
Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony
03/07/2025
Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2024 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
11/18/2024
Public Roundtable - DYRS Performance, Process, and Continuum of Services
More »
08/01/2023
DYRS Youth to Present SYEP Showcase
03/30/2022
DYRS Youth and Local Girl Scouts to Collaborate at DC Doors Women’s Shelter
09/21/2020
DYRS to Host #YourVoteMatters Kickoff for National Voter Registration Day
09/22/2017
District’s Juvenile Justice Agency (DYRS) Celebrates the Opening of Its Automotive Shop
07/05/2012
Chelsea Clinton to Feature DYRS School on NBC's Rock Center With Brian Williams
More »
Upcoming Events
There are no events at this time.
View Past Events >
Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
Testimony of Sam Abed, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.
Watch the full recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZDfEFyS-sw
Voices Unlocked: Youth Writers Premiere Original Spoken Word Works at New Beginnings
CONTACT:
Turnesha Fish – 202-294-1061;
[email protected]
More News
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NON-COMMITTED YOUTH AND FAMILIES
The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) offers a variety of programs and services for non-committed youth and families through the
Achievement Centers
.
Learn More
COMMITTED YOUTH
The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is responsible for the supervision, custody, and care of young people charged with a delinquent act in the District of Columbia.
Learn More
WITHIN THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
Part of the District government's Public Safety and Justice cluster, DYRS reports to the
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
. Legislatively, DYRS reports to the
Committee on Recreation and Youth Affairs
which is part of the Council of the District of Columbia.
Additional Resources
Find health, food, housing, and more, anywhere!
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Our Locations
Headquarters
1100 4th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 576-7299
MLK Achievement Center
2101 MLK Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 576-8390
Youth Services Center
1000 Mount Olivet Road NE
Washington DC 20002
(202) 576-8460
New Beginnings Youth Development Center
8400 River Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3200
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Join Our Team
We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals.
To apply for available positions, go to
careers.dc.gov
and search for DYRS!
View Jobs
Skip to main content
Hero Image Homepage Block
DC Juvenile Justice
Secure Programs
Data
FAQ
Achievement Centers
Care Coordination
Director’s Biography
Media
FOIA
Welcome to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
An ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission) is a non-partisan, neighborhood body each made up of locally elected representatives called Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. They are a unique feature of the District's Home Rule Charter.
Learn more about DYRS
Last Date:
Pages
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
next ›
last »
Featured News
Press Releases
Newsletters
Testimonies
Advisories
12/05/2025
Voices Unlocked: Youth Writers Premiere Original Spoken Word Works at New Beginnings
10/22/2025
DYRS Announces Request for Applications for a Workforce Development Program
07/14/2025
DYRS Announces Request for Applications for Intensive Mentoring for the Oasis Youth Leadership Program
12/18/2024
DYRS Announces Request for Applications for Achievement Center Programming for Fiscal Year 2025
11/26/2024
DYRS and Tyler Biadasz Foundation Partner to Distribute Over 1,300 Meals to Families in Need
More »
09/01/2023
Committed to Excellence
02/01/2023
Relaunch of our newsletter, Committed to Excellence
More »
02/09/2026
Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
11/13/2025
Director Sam Abed Joint Public Hearing Testimony
06/11/2025
Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony
03/07/2025
Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2024 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
11/18/2024
Public Roundtable - DYRS Performance, Process, and Continuum of Services
More »
08/01/2023
DYRS Youth to Present SYEP Showcase
03/30/2022
DYRS Youth and Local Girl Scouts to Collaborate at DC Doors Women’s Shelter
09/21/2020
DYRS to Host #YourVoteMatters Kickoff for National Voter Registration Day
09/22/2017
District’s Juvenile Justice Agency (DYRS) Celebrates the Opening of Its Automotive Shop
07/05/2012
Chelsea Clinton to Feature DYRS School on NBC's Rock Center With Brian Williams
More »
Upcoming Events
There are no events at this time.
View Past Events >
Director Sam Abed Fiscal Year 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
Testimony of Sam Abed, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.
Watch the full recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZDfEFyS-sw
Voices Unlocked: Youth Writers Premiere Original Spoken Word Works at New Beginnings
CONTACT:
Turnesha Fish – 202-294-1061;
[email protected]
More News
Homepage Blocks CTA 3 blue blocks
NON-COMMITTED YOUTH AND FAMILIES
The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) offers a variety of programs and services for non-committed youth and families through the
Achievement Centers
.
Learn More
COMMITTED YOUTH
The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is responsible for the supervision, custody, and care of young people charged with a delinquent act in the District of Columbia.
Learn More
WITHIN THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
Part of the District government's Public Safety and Justice cluster, DYRS reports to the
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
. Legislatively, DYRS reports to the
Committee on Recreation and Youth Affairs
which is part of the Council of the District of Columbia.
Additional Resources
Find health, food, housing, and more, anywhere!
Our Locations Homepage Block
Our Locations
Headquarters
1100 4th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 576-7299
MLK Achievement Center
2101 MLK Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 576-8390
Youth Services Center
1000 Mount Olivet Road NE
Washington DC 20002
(202) 576-8460
New Beginnings Youth Development Center
8400 River Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3200
Join Our Team Homepage Block
Join Our Team
We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals.
To apply for available positions, go to
careers.dc.gov
and search for DYRS!
View Jobs