“We See It, We Know It, and Now We Must Do Something About It”: Working Together to Reduce Inequity

​In the U.S. justice system, inequities are especially prevalent for members of minority groups, particularly Black and American Indian and Alaska Native people. In this video, presenters explore specific strategies for data sharing and collaboration to implement innovative interventions that can improve the child welfare court system. 

Use this video with the CWVE 2021 Discussion Guide, which provides information and activities for each topic, including a description of the topic, reflection questions tailored to the topic, and team activities for child welfare staff and collaborative partners. 

Presenters:

• Cody Lidge, Children’s Law Center at the University of South Carolina School of Law
• Dr. Alicia Summers, Capacity Building Center for Courts
• Judge Sheldon, National Council for Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Resource List: “We See It, We Know It, and Now We Must Do Something About It”: Working Together to Reduce Inequity