Words Matter: Communication & Transparency
Making change in the juvenile justice system can be as simple, and as difficult, as making time to describe in plain language why a decision was made, pausing a meeting to ensure everyone at the table agrees with what a word means, and reflecting on the impact our word choice may have on a youth or families conception of themself. This episode provides examples and reflections on how to improve communication and transparency in juvenile justice settings.
Show Notes & Related Resources
Thank you to our guests on this episode:
Edmundo, Prof. Kristin Henning, Dr. Keith Cruise, Dr. Rocio Chang, Erica, Josh Weber, Kim Genis, Tim Wires, and Dr. Robin Jenkins
Identifying details of youth and their family members are changed to protect privacy. All interviewees provided explicit consent to be recorded and have their voices and stories shared on this podcast and in accompanying resources and marketing materials. A parent or guardian provided additional consent for interviewees under 18 years old.
Whether you're a lawyer, judge, mental health professional, probation officer, researcher, or policymaker, Roadmap for Change offers inspiration, evidence, and guidance for those committed to building a more supportive, restorative system for our youth.
Roadmap for Change is a production of the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice. Funding provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
