interACTION Blog

Ahead of her keynote at the 2025 Utah Criminal Justice Conference (May 19 & 20), social worker Dr. Pettus shares insights from her career dedicated to advancing justice through data-informed approaches—and why investing in wellbeing over punishment is more urgent than ever.

American Indian faculty Dr. Tasha Seneca Keyes and Dr. Dena Ned reflect on the devastation of Indian boarding schools, the intergenerational trauma it caused their families, and the importance of learning more about this tragic history.