About The Course
This course is designed for educators, youth-serving professionals, and community leaders who are ready to deepen their understanding of race, bias, and systemic harm—and apply that knowledge through restorative, trauma-informed practice. Over the course of a single-day, 6-hour workshop, participants will reflect, learn, and grow together through powerful conversations, interactive activities, and facilitated circle practice.
Course Goals
Participants will:
Build Awareness: Develop a deep understanding of racial identity development and how it shapes perceptions, practices, and relationships.
Recognize Bias & Inequity: Examine how racism, implicit bias, stereotype threat, and internalized narratives show up in educational and community settings.
Practice Cultural Humility: Engage in self-reflection, active listening, and critical inquiry with an openness to learning and transformation.
Apply Restorative, Trauma-Informed Strategies: Learn practices that support safety, belonging, and co-regulation in classrooms and other youth-centered or community spaces.
Commit to Growth: Leave with a renewed commitment to show up with presence, accountability, and care for those most impacted by systemic harm.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for educators, youth workers, nonprofit professionals, cultural workers, school administrators, social justice advocates, and anyone committed to deepening their understanding of race, identity, and systemic harm through a restorative and trauma-informed lens.
What Will You Learn?
By the end of the course, participants will:
Learn trauma-informed, restorative strategies for responding to racism in ways that foster healing, equity, and resilience.
Understand how various racial groups develop their racialized identities.
Analyze racism at all levels: Individual, Interpersonal, Institutional, and Structural.
Training Highlights
Participants will examine how racism manifests in educational and community contexts, including:
- Internalized Racism
- Racial Microaggressions
- Stereotype Threat
- Implicit and Explicit Bias
Course Schedule
Course Duration : 6 Hours
Dates: December 6 or April 18 (In Person)/ December 14 or April 28 (Zoom)
Times: 10 am to 4:30 pm
Don’t miss this chance to join a training that transforms lives and builds stronger communities.
The Racial Literacy and Restorative Practices workshops will be held on the following dates from 10 am to 4:30 pm:
December 6 (in-person at 546 9th Street, Oakland CA 94607)
December 13 (remote via Zoom)
April 18 (in-person at 546 9th Street, Oakland CA 94607)
April 25 (remote via Zoom)
Financial Aid & Sliding Scale Available
We believe cost should never be a barrier to healing, learning, or community building. If you need support, we offer financial aid and a sliding scale—just click here to apply.
If you’re able to pay the full registration fee, your contribution directly helps us offer scholarships to those with limited access to funding. Thank you for helping us keep this work accessible and sustainable.
Ready to build a more racially just, restorative culture?
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