Restorative Practices and Positive School Climate Approaches for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

DC School Behavioral Health Community of Practice meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm explored the restorative practices and how they can facilitate conversations about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. CoP leaders and community partners shared the evidence-based practices and other resources that can be applied by school teams to promote welcoming school environments.

Meeting Theme: Restorative Practices and Positive School Climate Approaches for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).

Presenters:

  • Kenya Coleman, Psy.D., DCPS
  • Olga Acosta Price, Ph.D., CHHCS/GWU
  • Rachel Sadlon, MPH, CHHCS/GWU
  • Lisa Shaw, MS, SchoolTalk DC
  • Yazid Jackson, SchoolTalk, DC
  • Chioma Oruh, Ph.D., Chi Bornfree Inc
  • Alex Vann, MA, Building Capacity, LLC
  • Elizabeth Reddick, Parent
  • Paula Alcazar, MA, Carlos Rosario International PCS
  • James Voelzke, LICSW, Friendship PCS

 

Padlet for December 15, 2021 DC CoP meeting:  https://chhcs.padlet.org/chhcs1/unv5ympl1joe1we

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