The Power of Hope and Courage: A Director’s Journey (ft. John "Jack" Martin)

07/31/23 • 39 min

In this episode of Youth Justice Transformation in Action, our Executive Director, John Tuell, speaks with John “Jack” Martin, Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice Services for Clark County, Nevada. Through their conversation, Jack shares the challenges and successes in his journey to lead the youth justice system in Clark County. Jack speaks about "The Harbor," a nationally recognized juvenile assessment center that diverts youth from formal court processing while offering community-based support and services to youth and families, and the need to develop continuous quality improvement capacity through collecting, managing, and reporting data on youth outcomes and system performance measures. He also shares his inspiring belief that by instilling hope and resilience in the hearts of troubled youth, we can help them navigate through challenging circumstances and empower them to shape a brighter future for themselves.

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