What role did the IDT play in the context of the CAR questions?

The role of the IDT, or Issues Development Team, in the context of the CAR questions centers around its function in shaping and informing the creation of those questions. The IDT is tasked with gathering input, feedback, and research to understand the various complexities surrounding Recovery and related issues, which directly informs the development of the CAR (Community Accountability Review) questions. This process ensures that the questions are relevant, comprehensive, and aligned with the needs and experiences of those they are meant to serve.

In contrast, generating funding for programs focuses on financial aspects rather than the development of questions. Influencing policy decisions directly implies an active engagement in making policy changes, rather than contributing to the foundational knowledge and tools used to understand recovery, which aligns more closely with informing the creation of questions. Providing a definitive answer on recovery definitions suggests a certainty that may not exist in the evolving landscape of such definitions, as recovery can be context-dependent and subject to ongoing discussions within the community. Therefore, the IDT plays a critical role in the thoughtful and informed creation of the CAR questions, emphasizing the importance of collaborative input and understanding within that process.