Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) Andrew Smith, Racial and Ethnic Disparities Award
The Andrew Smith Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator Award is an inaugural award presented by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice to a Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator who has made outstanding contributions to the elimination of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the juvenile justice system.
The following criteria are used to select the award recipient. The awardee:
- Has been an excellent role model.
- Has inspired others to work collaboratively and creatively.
- Has promoted an environment for system transformation in the realm of Racial and Ethnic Disparities that is respectful, collegial, supportive and yet challenging.
- Has demonstrated initiative with focus and intention toward the work of Racial and Ethnic Disparities
- Has led an effective state team that is achieving results directly affecting their jurisdiction's Racial and Ethnic Disparities issues.
- Has actively and consistently been involved in mentoring and developing others regarding this work.
The award is named to honor Andrew Smith, an incredible voice for youth and a pivotal Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator. Mr. Smith served as New Hampshire's Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator and was responsible for the creation of the Mirror Project, an effort to bring together law enforcement and youth. He served on CJJ's Executive Board as the Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Chair.
Mr. Smith's dedication to his work and commitment to improving the lives of young people is commendable and serves as an inspiration to us all. The recipient of this award will be an individual who embodies Mr. Smith's legacy and the passion he brought to his work.