This module discusses THE WHY AND
HOW OF developING a shared vision for youth justice transformation that incorporates the voices and priorities of all key stakeholders.
Bringing a diverse group of responsible and impacted stakeholders together to envision a new system for youth justice may have its challenges. The group may not have worked together before, and some members may carry mistrust of others based on their roles and experiences with the system. Members will bring different experiences and understandings of the system, its effects, harms and challenges.
The preliminary work of gathering stakeholders to one table to develop a shared vision may therefore involve trust building, acknowledgment of harm and past exclusion, before all parties can work together to develop and implement a new vision. Investing in the cohesion of this group as a reform body with common goals and values is a worthy effort, as this group is essential to shaping and moving forward transformation. Both to develop the most informed vision possible, and for legitimacy and broad buy-in for the vision, it is critical that all stakeholders begin together with a voice in developing the vision, not leaving some to be consulted after the fact for approval. This effort will build the highest, most thorough vision, and support broad political will for its implementation.
This discussion covers the importance of establishing a foundation for working together toward a new shared vision of youth justice.
Explore why transforming the roles of communities and sharing authority and responsibility with them is central to youth justice transformation.
Explore the importance of cultivating true partnership with young people and families at the individual case level and in system
transformation.
Explore the importance of cultivating true partnership with young people and families at the individual case level and in system transformation.
Explore why transforming the roles of communities and sharing authority and responsibility with them is central to youth justice transformation.