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4/1/2025
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Rep. Casimiro named to NCSL Youth Justice Fellows Program
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STATE HOUSE – Rep. Julie A. Casimiro has been selected to the National Conference of State Legislatures 2025 cohort of the Youth Justice Fellows Program, joining a national network of state lawmakers dedicated to advancing youth justice policy and legislation.
Supported through a partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this prestigious program provides state legislators and legislative staff with an opportunity to engage in peer learning on youth justice policy and research.
Representative Casimiro serves as the chair of the House Oversight Children and Families Subcommittee
“Our children today are struggling with so much stress and anxiety, and often, these mental health concerns are expressed in ways that are alarming. In order to help our children become successful adults, we must constantly evaluate how we treat and support our youth. It is a true honor to be selected for this program and I am eager to get to work with my other fellows in order to share and learn about how best to ensure the health and safety of our kids,” said Representative Casimiro (D-Dist. 31, North Kingstown, Exeter).
Across the country, 18 legislators have been chosen to participate in this program. Fellows are selected based on their role as an emerging leader in this field as well as their expertise on topic areas related to youth justice policy. The 2025 cohort will be joining an established community of policy experts that fosters collaboration, engagement, and learning.
Throughout the year-long program, participants will attend in-person meetings with policy experts and fellow legislators and will have the opportunity to develop individual action plans related to youth justice policy and receive technical assistance from NCSL staff.
Find more information on the NCSL Youth Justice Fellows Program, please visit: https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/youth-justice-fellows-program
NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the states, commonwealths and territories. It provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the American federal system.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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