Juvenile Justice · Department of Criminal Justice

Community Engagement Workshops

Centering residents as the experts of their own experiences.

Community Engagement Workshops seek to center residents as the experts of their own experiences. These workshops begin with the understanding that every community has its own strengths and its solutions. The Juvenile Justice team at CCJJ can facilitate a community workshop in your neighborhood that can be used to generate specific, individualized, and community-driven responses to youth justice issues.

The Process

How Our Workshops Work

Planning

First, we hold a brief meeting focused on the logistics of setting up the workshop and discuss expectations.

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A group of community members and facilitators sitting together in conversation.

Gathering

Here, we connect with the community to discuss their vision and set a date.

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Walking

Now we will walk around the community! Members will have the chance to identify local strengths and priorities within a shared framework.

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Sharing Stories, Making Change

We invite those who have participated in any part of the Community Engagement Workshop to share your experiences, insights on your community, and ideas for supporting young people and their families. Click the button below to get started.

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DOCJ and our Juvenile Justice Work

Aerial neighborhood view overlaid with colored maps and the words 'Spatial Analysis,' representing CCJJ's spatial analysis project.

Visit our Spatial Analysis page for more information on our project.

'Juvenile Justice' collage showing a city skyline, small group photos, and labels for the Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee, Utah Board of Juvenile Justice, and Racial and Ethnic Disparities Collaborative.