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ERIC Number: EJ1367641
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Sep
Pages: 24
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0159
EISSN: EISSN-0740-2708
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Exploring Communities of Practice to Break down Silos in Juvenile Justice
Wells, Timothy; Griller Clark, Heather; Ruiz, Elizabeth; Mathur, Sarup R.
Journal of Correctional Education, v73 n2 p21-44 Sep 2022
Organizational silos have long existed within juvenile justice, presenting a barrier to the provision of effective services and support for the youth in these settings. The present article documents the formation of a Juvenile Justice Community of Practice to address the division and the subsequent dissemination of a survey to better understand how individuals from different silos and in different positions perceive the problems and solutions facing the field. Using organizational theory and constant comparative method, our analysis indicates that survey participants from different silos agreed on broad issues but diverged in their perception of discrete and specific problems. This discord across silos interfered with creating a shared understanding of problems, leaving them unaddressed. Recommendations call for better collaboration, including more shared responsibility and alignment on goals, as well as strategies to achieve shared goals.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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