Change that Sticks: Implementation Science & Staff Retention
A Listening Guide to the Roadmap for Change Podcast, Episode 2
Learn how juvenile justice professionals are making trauma-informed practices the standard for working with youth in the system.
Welcome to the Episode 3 Listening Guide!
Investing in the people who work in the juvenile justice system is a vital component of system-wide improvement. In this episode of the Roadmap for Change podcast, learn how juvenile justice professionals are using implementation science, reflective leadership, and other tools to make trauma-informed practices the standard for working with youth in the system.
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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In your experiences–at work, in your community, in interactions with the government–where have you seen a difference between what you’ve been told is the “right” way to do something and the actual day-to-day reality?
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On the other hand, have you ever seen a person in charge actually listen to the people who have the most experience or who are most affected, and what was the result?
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Think about a time where you realized something in your life needed to change but you had to work yourself up to being ready for that change. How did you change your mindset? Who or what did you go to for help?ustice system is slow to change to a more trauma-informed approach to justice? What do you think the general public’s idea is about how justice works versus how it actually works?
Step 3: Take an Action Step
Consider the places (work, neighborhood, religious community, school, etc.) where you are a leader. How you can bring more reflective leadership to these areas?
Research your state and local juvenile justice system to understand the current challenges. Write to your elected officials to advocate for the change you want to see to address these challenges.
Check out and share these clips from the episode!