Giza Lopes, Ph.D., NYS Youth Justice Institute Executive Director

Young people across New York State and the nation are facing significant challenges, creating an opportunity to rethink how systems can better support their success. In our premiere episode, DCJS Commissioner Rossana Rosado and NYS Youth Justice Institute Executive Director Dr. Giza Lopes dive into this critical turning point and discuss how we can shift the conversation around what young people need to thrive. Defining the Path Forward - 2025 Youth Justice Summit: https://youthjusticeinstitute.org/2025-youth-justice-summit/