Roadmap for Change

About Roadmap for Change

WINNER OF THE 2026 TIMBRE AWARD FOR BEST NONPROFIT PODCAST 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.

Publisher

Roadmap to Resilience | Roadmap for Change

Category

government · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Nov 2021

Latest episode

29 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2025

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

   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.

2. 

   15 Jul 2025

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

   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: Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) - The Annie E. Casey Foundation (https://www.aecf.org/work/juvenile-justice/jdai) Science & Services Spotlights from the Center for Trauma Recovery & Juvenile Justice Building a Culture of Care through Restorative Justice Practices (https://health.uconn.edu/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 (https://health.uconn.edu/trauma-recovery-juvenile-justice/effectiveness-of-ptsd-treatment-in-the-juvenile-justice-system/) Understanding Links Between Community Violence, Gun Carrying, & System Involvement (https://health.uconn.edu/trauma-recovery-juvenile-justice/understanding-links-between-community-violence-gun-carrying-system-involvement/) Traumatic Experiences & Mental Health Risks for Youth Involved in the Justice System (https://health.uconn.edu/trauma-recovery-juvenile-justice/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.

3. 

   1 Jul 2025

   A Bus and a Budget: Equitable Education in Juvenile Justice

   Education professionals advocate for increased funding and dedicated staff within the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the importance of equitable education to empower justice-involved youth to envision brighter futures.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

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14

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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