Embracing a Public Health Approach for Juvenile Justice: And, Not Or
A Listening Guide to the Roadmap for Change Podcast, Episode 12
The juvenile justice system needs to take a Public Health approach that considers how every aspect of the lives of youth impact their future wellbeing and success.
Welcome to the Episode 12 Listening Guide!
When it comes to the juvenile justice system, punishment can only go so far to ensure the future health and safety of our communities. Real health is more than just medicine–it includes every aspect of every system that can affect youth wellbeing, from food to urban planning to education to psychology. In this episode of the Roadmap for Change podcast, hear from experts about how the juvenile justice system needs to take a Public Health approach that considers how every aspect of the lives of youth impact their future wellbeing and success.
As you listen (Step 1), feel free to take notes, and then take some time with the reflection questions when you’re done (Step 2). This will help you process some of the more complex topics and find the ways that they intersect with your own life experiences, work, and circle of influence. Then, choose one of the possible action items (Step 3) that feels accessible and see if you can put it into practice.
Step 1: Listen to the Episode
Step 2: Consider These Reflection Questions
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How is a mental health treatment different from juvenile justice?
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How was conflict resolution modeled for you? How do you approach conflict resolution and model it for youth around you?
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A public health approach requires collaboration. What are some examples of collaboration you’ve seen in your community?
Step 3: Take an Action Step
Learn about the juvenile justice policies in your state and how they compare to other states. Contact your representatives to advocate for the change you want to see.
Write a note to a leader that you admire thanking them for their dedication, even when leadership is lonely.
Watch and share the highlight clip from the episode below: