Georgetown

Edward O’Brien, the co-founder of a pioneer organization in law-related education for youth, passed away this month at the age of 69. O’Brien, a Georgetown Law School student at the time, co-founded Street Law in 1972 with law professor Jason Newman and community activist and philanthropist Nancy Harrison.

Georgetown’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR), which offers certificate training programs on several aspects of the field, is currently seeking applicants for this year’s programs on youth in custody, and reducing racial disparities.

Saturday afternoons are Jay’s favorite in the Sacramento County Juvenile Detention Center. On those days, the guards unlock the iron doors of his all-male residential unit. After walking through the door, he enters the visiting room, a septic, egg-shell colored area with cement walls and silver metal tables.