Our focus population faces many barriers and largely consists of children of color, who are disproportionately taken into custody and incarcerated. Our curriculum addresses the barriers of body autonomy and intergenerational trauma healing with youth ages 11 to 17 and includes interactive workshops in psychoeducation and cross-cultural awareness.

DISRUPT Utah is passionately run by two women of color. We are women who have lived experiences with these barriers and are survivors of intergenerational trauma. As women with many years of experience working with young people, we understand that underdeveloped brains tend to process things differently, and may need alternative resources to support psychosocial growth. DISRUPT Utah is committed to empowering these youth as their brains are rewired, increasing social and emotional skills, and finding healing within.

DISRUPT Utah will bring awareness to and alleviate the deficits in resources for these youth and collaborate with community partners to address their needs – both emotionally and physically. Similar to our own cultures, our organization believes in the power of community. We are grateful to be a tool, in the tapestry of resources, making a difference in the life of young people.