DHS IS “ALL IN” ON ADVANCING RACIAL JUSTICE

Aaron BettinsonJuvenile Justice, Racial Equity

On December 18, 2020 the Utah Department of Human Services (DHS) signed the Utah Compact for Racial Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion. DHS joined Governor Gary R. Herbert and hundreds of other signatories committed to addressing systemic racism.  “We have a daunting opportunity within state government to positively influence change because we know our services often disproportionately affect people of color,” …