This workshop aims to provide participants with a brief understanding of how structural racism operates and equip them with practical strategies for effecting positive change. This training will explore how institutional biases, systemic inequalities, and social determinants of health contribute to racial disparities. Participants will be empowered to implement tangible changes, foster inclusive environments, and advocate for racial justice within their communities.
Participants will:
- Recognize and articulate examples of structural racism.
- Learn practical strategies to mitigate biases within their organizations.
- Understand structural competency and learn how to apply this framework in their interactions with clients, patients, or community members to address the root causes of health disparities.
- Explore how intersecting identities (e.g., race, gender, class) compound experiences of discrimination and marginalization and develop strategies to address these complexities in their work.
Who should attend: All staff of family resource centers (FRCs), Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs), community-based organizations, and other child- and family-serving systems.
IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:
- This is an interactive training. Please be prepared to participate in activities such as group discussion, breakout rooms, and/or demonstration. Your training experience will be best with the use of a webcam, audio, and a training environment conducive to active participation.
- This training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.
- California privacy laws mandate consent for recording conversations using AI applications. To ensure a respectful and secure learning environment for all participants, AI assistants are not allowed in CalTrin training. We value an accessible learning environment. If you require an accommodation to support your learning, please email us at least three business days before the training.
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MEET THE SPEAKER
Jamila Nightingale is a Clinical Social Worker at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital at Mission Bay, where she leverages her expertise in addressing systemic inequalities and promoting racial justice. A graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Social Work, Jamila plays a critical role in the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program, where she not only supports vulnerable populations but also challenges the structural biases that impact their care. With 18 years of experience as a Child Welfare Worker with the City and County of San Francisco, Jamila has a deep understanding of the intersections of race, trauma, and institutional practices. Beyond her work with SCAN, Jamila actively facilitates Race Based Affinity Groups, provides leadership in the Behavioral Health Task Force, and collaborates with community partners to dismantle racism and foster equity in all areas of her work.
JAMILA NIGHTINGALE, LCSW