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This symposium hosted by Loyola University will bring together legal scholars, interprofessional experts, and people with lived experience discussing how we can better serve emerging and young adults at risk of criminal justice involvement. Emerging and young adulthood (ages 18–25) is a critical period of neurobiological and social development that sets young adults apart in significant ways—particularly in their capacity for growth and positive transformation. Despite this, our current systems are not designed to meet the developmental needs of this age group, resulting in their disproportionate and preventable involvement in the criminal legal system. Attendees will gain insight from leading experts on young adult brain development, mental health, education, child welfare and criminal justice on how we can better serve this population. This symposium is being offered in-person and virtually. Registration is required.