EVENTS
Fostering Healing Relationships
Anti-Racist Practice and Racial Literacy In Therapeutic and School Settings
Join us for a transformative day of learning and collaboration at Science Park High School in Newark, New Jersey. Sponsored by ARMHA-NJ and Science Park High School, this conference is designed for professionals, educators, and advocates dedicated to dismantling systemic harm and building restorative, healing-centered environments.
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This event offers a unique opportunity to network with a community of like-minded individuals committed to anti-racist practice across therapeutic and educational settings.
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Morning Keynote Presentations
The morning features two distinguished voices leading the charge in racial literacy and childhood advocacy:
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Dr. Yolanda Sealy-Ruiz | Healing-Centered Racial Literacy: Examining Our Biases to Interrupt Racial Harm and Strengthen Relational Care in Our Work.
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Dr. Tara Kirton | It Takes A Village: Creating Alternatives to Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Care and Early Childhood Programs Through Family and School Partnerships.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
In the afternoon, attendees will transition into focused sessions designed to provide practical tools for specific contexts:
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Restorative Practices in Schools: Implementing sustainable frameworks for justice and healing.
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Healing-Centered Engagement for Professionals: Strategies for providers to maintain wellness while supporting others.
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Advocacy for Parents: Empowering families to navigate and transform institutional systems.
Event Details & Continuing Education
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Location: Science Park High School, Newark, NJ
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Credits: 5 CEs are available for participating professionals.
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Core Mission: To foster healing relationships through anti-racist practice and racial literacy in multiple helping contexts.
Additional details regarding registration and scheduling coming soon.
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Spread the Word
Help us grow. Our conference flyer is available for download below. We encourage you to distribute it within your professional networks and school communities to help us foster these essential conversations.
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