University of Michigan, School of Social Work, Center for Equitable Family & Community Well-Being

The Center for Equitable Family and Community Well-being (the Center) at the University of Michigan works to improve the well-being of families and communities while reducing existing inequities. The Center’s goal is to amplify ideas that empower communities to thrive by utilizing collaborative relationships and innovative practice to foster a more equitable distribution of power and resources. This award supports the Center’s engagement with the Safety and Justice Challenge’s (SJC) racial equity cohort, four existing SJC Network sites in partnership with community organizations, who are committed to advancing racial justice in their communities with a focus on the criminal justice system. The Center will provide technical assistance to the racial equity cohort to assess aspects of diversity and inclusion in their communities and develop strategic plans for implementation that address racial inequities in their communities.