Date: 9/22/2020, 9:15 am—4:45 pm
County: -Training Offerings
CEUs: 6
Location: DISTANCE LEARNING
Sponsor: A Better Way, Inc.
Phone: 510-601-0203
Website: http://www.abetterwayinc.net
With the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the mass protests that have followed, there is increasing recognition nationwide of systemic racism within and outside our criminal justice system that demands immediate attention and decisive action. As has always been the case and with ever increasing urgency, it is imperative within our field that white staff bring a high level of awareness to act as anti-racist allies and accomplices, with high levels of cultural responsiveness and humility. Integrating culturally based knowledge, techniques and activities into one’s practice and agency programming, without it being insensitive or an appropriation, is an ability that requires on-going development.
Join us at this engaging workshop where we will explore what it means to be a white anti-racist ally and accomplice to people of color, including an ongoing exploration and commitment to address historical oppression and to dismantle contemporary tools of white supremacy. Whether you identify as white yourself, work with white colleagues or simply wish to add to this valuable dialogue, all interested youth work staff, foster parents or volunteers are encouraged to attend. Training attendees will be eligible to attend a Part II workshop around these topics on December 15, so if you register and have interest, mark your calendars for that important follow up.