As system of care professionals, we have the ethical duty to demonstrate cultural humility and become actively anti-racist in our work to best serve vulnerable children, youth and families.
This course provides a foundation of historical and current events and definitions related to racism. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the nature of, causes and costs of present-day racism, racial discrimination and racial inequity; how these impact children and families involved in the child welfare system, mental or behavioral changes and how to integrate these concepts into providing quality services.
Learning Objectives:
- Define and review terminology related to racism
- Examine historical and current events to understand how racism operates today
- Identify resources to support anti-racist practice
Course Code
509863