Truth, Accountability, Repair, and Healing––A Reflection by MacArthur Foundation

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“Fundamentally, Staff asked for an openness to change. The people who make up the institution had to trust in a process where none of us would be in complete control. So the Leadership team and I made a commitment to trust Staff, with genuine power sharing.”

Staff leading us to accountability was the right approach, but we also needed outside support from external partners who led us through the process. In part because this work is emotionally taxing, and our Staff also had their ongoing roles and responsibilities to meet MacArthur’s mission. We found this support in Dr. Shaniqua Jones and Jason Craige Harris of Perception Strategies, who were essential partners.”