Josh Rovner

Director of Youth Justice

Josh Rovner

Director of Youth Justice
Joshua joined The Sentencing Project in 2014 and has been Director of Youth Justice since 2022. His work aims to limit the number of children and adolescents involved in the juvenile and adult justice systems by closing pathways to adult courts and supporting alternatives to incarceration. Josh's work has supported reforms in numerous states through research and testimony. He is the author of several papers and fact sheets for The Sentencing Project, including "Juvenile Life Without Parole: An Overview;" "Too Many Locked Doors: The Scope of Youth Confinement is Vastly Understated;" and data analyses on racial and ethnic disparities in youth justice. Josh previously worked at the School-Based Health Alliance, Metro TeenAIDS, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and the Council of the District of Columbia. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Rochester and a Master of Public Policy from the George Washington University.
Last updated: Aug 07, 2025

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