When
Wednesday July 18, 2017
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Central Daylight Time
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time
11:00 AM to 12:30 AM Alaska Daylight Time
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Hawaii Daylight Time
Where
This is an online event. Connection Instructions will be provided upon registration.
Session #1: Using an Institutional Analysis to Identify Core Issues and Spur Change
WHEN: National Webinar | Tuesday, July 18 2017, 3:00-4:30 pm EDT
Learning Exchange | Monday, July 31, 2017, 3:00-4:00 pm EDT
WHAT: Often daily policies and practices that contribute to disparate outcomes for children and families of color are subtle. Institutional Analysis provides an opportunity to carefully examine the institutional and structural components that influence racial disparities in child welfare. Persistence and other key ingredients for change must be in place for enhancements to occur. The Center for the Study of Social Policy has worked with local agencies to conduct an Institutional Analysis, guided by quantitative and qualitative data approaches, to reveal the institutional and structural aspects of an agency that influence worse outcomes for particular populations, primarily African American and Latino families and their children. Institutional Analysis examines policies, administrative procedures, job requirements and other aspects of an agency’s functioning. A specific framework is integrated in the process to uncover structural and institutional racism that exists in the United States across systems, including in child welfare.
In Fairfax County, Virginia, an Institutional Analysis (IA) was conducted, focusing on the front door of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Given the interconnections of institutions and systems, the IA involved other partners, including other human service organizations, schools, and police. Their analysis helped partners understand the “story behind the numbers.” Learn the key components of the Institutional Analysis methodology and how the change framework assists to organize strategies that make a difference in the lives of families and children. Fairfax County presenters will share the milestones they have accomplished since the Institutional Analysis was completed and highlight features of their system that contributed to not meeting the needs of families, particularly families of color.
WHO: Presenters include Sarah Morrison, Senior Associate, Center for Study of Social Policy; Karen Shaban, MSW, Strategic Project Manager, Fairfax County; and Marlon Murphy, Unit Director, Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
WHY: Every child, youth, and family deserves effective supports and services to meet their unique needs. Institutional Analysis assists agencies serving children and families in creating a path to improve upon disparate outcomes and identify gaps between intent and outcomes.
WHERE: NCWWI webinars are free and open to all, so please share the information with your colleagues and networks. Certificates of attendance are issued to attendees following the session. For more information, visit http://ncwwi.org/index.php/webinars or contact skollar@albany.edu
