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Dr. Jaya Davis, PhD, is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at Arlington. She earned her PhD in Juvenile Justice from Prairie View A&M University and focuses her work on understanding juvenile delinquency and strengthening juvenile justice systems.
Her experience spans research, student and practitioner education, and applied systems work. Dr. Davis served as the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Site Coordinator for the Annie E. Casey Foundation in partnership with the Dallas County Juvenile Department from 2015 to 2019.
Dr. Davis brings deep juvenile justice expertise and practical system-level experience that supports defensible, developmentally appropriate youth responses. Some of the benefits of working with Dr. Davis are:
Juvenile Justice Expertise
Applied Systems Experience
Research Informed Guidance
Practitioner Focused Training
Cross Agency Collaboration
Implementation Support
Schedule a consultation to discuss your youth justice goals and training needs, then receive a clear plan for next steps.
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Collectively, the YES team brings more than 100 years of combined experience
across policing, juvenile justice, victim services, and national policy leadership.




Our work is focused on one goal: improving outcomes for youth,
their families, and the professionals who serve them.
YES is built for moments that escalate quickly—and are often reviewed later.
Leaders who have implemented the training report that it helps professionals better understand youth behavior and approach encounters differently.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your current challenges, training goals, and delivery options. We'll recommend a practical approach tailored to your organization that improves safety, consistency, and youth engagement outcomes.
Youth Engagement Strategies gives agencies a practical framework for safer youth encounters and more defensible decisions.
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