STATE SENATOR BRANDON STORM NAMED
TO NCSL YOUTH JUSTICE FELLOWS PROGRAM
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 21, 2025) —Sen. Brandon Storm, R-London and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has been selected for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) 2025 cohort of the Youth Justice Fellows Program and will join a national network of state lawmakers advancing youth justice policy and reform.
Supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the prestigious program offers state legislators and legislative staff the opportunity to engage in peer learning on youth justice issues, policy trends, and research-based solutions.
Storm has championed legislation aimed at improving public safety while supporting commonsense reforms in the juvenile justice system. A longtime advocate for Kentucky’s families, he has worked to ensure that the commonwealth’s justice system balances accountability with rehabilitation, particularly for youth impacted by trauma, substance use, or poverty.
“I’m honored to be selected for this program and look forward to learning from national experts and fellow legislators,” Storm said. “Kentucky’s justice system should protect our communities while recognizing the potential in every young person. This fellowship offers a valuable opportunity to identify ways we can strengthen policies here in Kentucky to give kids a better path forward.”
Eighteen legislators from across the country have been chosen to participate in the program. Fellows are selected based on their leadership and expertise in youth justice policy. The 2025 cohort will join an established community of policymakers focused on collaboration and evidence-based solutions.
Over the year-long program, participants will attend in-person meetings with experts and peers, develop individualized policy action plans, and receive technical assistance from NCSL staff.
To learn more about the NCSL Youth Justice Fellows Program, visit: https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/youth-justice-fellows-program.
NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves legislators and staff from states, commonwealths, and territories. It provides research, technical assistance, and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. It is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the federal system.
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Sen. Brandon J. Storm, R-London, represents the 21st Senate District, including Casey, Lincoln, Laurel, and Rockcastle Counties. He serves as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and as Senate co-chair of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council. Storm is also a member of the Senate Committees on Transportation and on Banking and Insurance. He serves as a liaison member of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice. A 2023 esteemed Henry Toll Fellowship graduate, Storm was the only Kentuckian to participate in the program.
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