This 90-minute interactive virtual training will introduce participants to the foundations of understanding racial trauma and its impact on justice-involved populations. Building on prior TREAT series sessions, this training will explore how racial trauma manifests in individuals navigating the criminal legal system, the compounding effects of systemic bias, and the intersections of racial identity, lived experience, and justice involvement.
Through case examples, reflective dialogue, and practical application, attendees will deepen their understanding of implicit bias, microaggressions, and structural racism in forensic and treatment settings. Participants will also be introduced to strategies for recognizing and addressing racial trauma in their work while promoting healing, safety, and equity. The session will provide recommended readings and resources for continued learning, particularly in the realm of implicit bias, to support ongoing professional development.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define racial trauma and describe its unique impact on justice-involved individuals.
- Identify how bias, microaggressions, and systemic racism manifest within forensic and treatment settings.
- Recognize the role of racial identity and intersectionality in shaping client experiences and outcomes.
- Apply at least two strategies to acknowledge and address racial trauma in client engagement and treatment planning.
- Access and utilize recommended resources for continued learning on racial trauma and implicit bias.
