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Roadmap for Change

Roadmap for Change

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About Season 2 — Roadmap for Change: Trauma Recovery & Juvenile Justice

Roadmap for Change dives into the pressing need for transformation within the juvenile justice system—a system that often falls short in meeting the needs of youth. Many of us working in and around the field understand the power of trauma-informed care, but breaking old mindsets and creating true, system-wide change is no easy feat.

Join us as we examine historical and cultural roadblocks that challenge reform efforts and celebrate stories of progress from communities and jurisdictions working to make a difference. Through the voices of youth and their families, we explore the changes they believe would truly support healing and growth. Experts share the latest insights on trauma-informed practices, along with actionable strategies and resources for bringing these ideas to life.

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.

About Season 1 — Roadmap to Resilience: Supporting Children Experiencing Stress & Trauma

Join experts in the field of child stress and trauma as they delve into research-based strategies for building resilience in children of all ages. Your hosts, Dr. Julian Ford and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, along with guest experts explore how children and families successfully face and overcome adversity, and how helping professionals can support and empower this resilience. Together, they'll paint a holistic picture of what a roadmap to resilience can look like for children experiencing stress and trauma.

Dr. Ford and Dr. Zelechoski bring decades of experience as psychologists and researchers to make these strategies available for all who care for children. Whether you’re a mental health provider, parent, lawyer, social worker, or caregiver, you can use these tools to help the children you support step from difficulty into strength.

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Episodes
  • Resources for Making Change: Trauma Recovery for Youth Involved in Juvenile Justice

    Resources for Making Change: Trauma Recovery for Youth Involved in Juvenile Justice
    Jul 29 2025

    Professionals working in juvenile justice weigh in one last time on why they do this work, what trauma informed interventions have worked well, and what comes next. CTRJJ Co-Director Keith Cruise explains how we can support juvenile justice professionals who are trying to make change.

    Related Resources

    Mental Health Providers & Juvenile Justice Resource Guide | CTRJJ

    The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

    SAMHSA

    Trauma-Informed Juvenile Court Self-Assessment (TI-JCSA) | NCTSN

    Resources for Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice (Webinar) | CTRJJ

    Science and Services Spotlights (Infographics) | CTRJJ

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    Message CTRJJ for more information on the following models and trainings:

    Think Trauma Curriculum (curriculum training on awareness and knowledge of trauma)

    Trauma Affect Regulation: A Guide for Education and Therapy (TARGET/T4/TCARE)

    Trauma Grief Components Therapy for Adolescents (TGCT-A)

    Trauma-Informed Juvenile Court Self-Assessment (TI-JCSA)

    Resilience for Trauma-Informed Professionals (R-TIP: curriculum training on secondary traumatic stress)

    Thank you to our guests on this episode:

    Dr. Keith Cruise, Dr. Carly Baetz, Professor Kristin Henning, Al Killen-Harvey, David Hopkins, Dr. Kaitlin Sheerin, Randall Farmer, Dr. Monique Khumalo, Abdul Rahmann-Muhammed, and Kim Genis.

    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.
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  • Embracing a Public Health Approach to Juvenile Justice: And, Not Or

    Embracing a Public Health Approach to Juvenile Justice: And, Not Or
    Jul 15 2025

    In order for juvenile justice institutions to restore trust between youth and adults and to transform the lives of justice-involved youth, they will need a multi-system, preventative, Public Health approach. Youth need more than just punitive accountability. They need integrated support from every system they interact with that addresses their needs and traumas and helps prepare them for a brighter future.

    Related Resources:

    Complete episode guide for youth and families on Embracing a Public Health Approach

    Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) - The Annie E. Casey Foundation

    Science & Services Spotlights from the Center for Trauma Recovery & Juvenile Justice

    Building a Culture of Care through Restorative Justice Practices

    2022 Study Reviews Effectiveness of PTSD Treatment in the Juvenile Justice System

    Understanding Links Between Community Violence, Gun Carrying, & System Involvement

    Traumatic Experiences & Mental Health Risks for Youth Involved in the Justice System

    Thank you to our guests on this episode:

    Aaron, Josh Weber, Professor Kristin Henning, Dr. Robin Jenkins, Tim Wires, and Kim Genis.

    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.
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  • A Bus and a Budget: Equitable Education in Juvenile Justice

    A Bus and a Budget: Equitable Education in Juvenile Justice
    Jul 1 2025

    According to education professionals in the juvenile justice system, to help justice involved youth imagine and actualize new futures for themselves, the whole system needs to prioritize providing education funds, resources, and committed teachers and staff who believe in their students.

    Related Resources

    Complete episode guide for youth and families on Equitable Education in Juvenile Justice

    Contact CTRJJ for more information and resources

    Thank you to our guests on this episode:

    Jasmine, Michelle, Sara, Randall Farmer, Aaron, Teresa Brewington, Jordan, and Abdul Rahmaan Muhammad.

    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.
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