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The power of authenticity

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consent for conversation

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+1 on that - also thinking about authenticity and transparency

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+1 on that - also thinking about authenticity and transparency

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acknowledge the differences and look for similarities and shared experiences

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-	The power of funding and it’s hold over organizational decision making that impacts the health and sense of community for program staff

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-	The power of funding and it’s hold over organizational decision making that impacts the health and sense of community for program staff

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intentional space

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Remembering our own childhood to help connect

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Remembering our own childhood to help connect

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Negating what a person says previously is when you say “but” instead it will be impactful and validating when organizations say “let’s turn this into” or when they offer an alternative.

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Build in regular teaching artist wellness check ins

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The importance of transparency and open communication from everyone within the organization

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The importance of transparency and open communication from everyone within the organization

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I love the piece Ana shared how the DEI work starts with looking inward to our own identities and how we impact who we serve

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To not be afraid to work on yourself to help you work with others

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To not be afraid to work on yourself to help you work with others

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The importance of stepping into the shoes of others and seeing their perspective.

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Involving students and families in decision making about programming or org offerings (a type of inclusion not always touched upon)

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Adults expect respect from young people so it's important to be intentional about giving respect to young people

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Youth Development 'best practices' are just best practices for life! authenticity, consent, transparency, reflection, intentional space for discussion.

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Youth Development 'best practices' are just best practices for life! authenticity, consent, transparency, reflection, intentional space for discussion.

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Give people space to talk about difficult situations. To people who feel marginalized in society, to give time and space to people until they are ready to talk and speak out about it.

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How important it is to care for yourself first, and be your most authentic self. This models self respect to youth. 

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How important it is to care for yourself first, and be your most authentic self. This models self respect to youth. 

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therapy - and self care/healing - for all!

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therapy - and self care/healing - for all!

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Honesty and taking risks. I know I will make mistakes but if we have a team willing to have grace, we can get through together

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We're building out ways to support through health reimbursement arrangements that can help cover mental health expenses and offering art therapy sessions

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We're building out ways to support through health reimbursement arrangements that can help cover mental health expenses and offering art therapy sessions

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The idea of letting go of ego in the work and the courage of vulnerability. This involves bringing your whole self to the table and that's really hard.

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Open up lines of dialogue about capacity, bandwidth, and mental state

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Be a night light in the darkness
Reciprocity in vulnerability
Remember the heart work
Honor who you are to honor others
Empathy is everything
Permission always

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authentically acknowledge that I do not know all the answers and that I may not have similar traumas to directly relate to others traumas - but rather speak out that I will do my best and more, and want the space to exist to have young people and staff not afraid to tell me something should change or is wrong

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Our org. has a committee that meets during the year to engage in similar conversations to address/acknowledge DEI.

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To keep it real my org sat down and exposed elephants in the room. Everyone expressed the backgrounds they came from and what could be misunderstood and how can we work from it. Everyone is so willing to adjust and learn. Also calling in instead of calling out.

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Keep checking in with people as the humans they are first, and not their position at work. 

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Keep checking in with people as the humans they are first, and not their position at work. 

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Talk openly about how each staff member's personal identity impacts how they receive and participate in aspects of our work 

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Talk openly about how each staff member's personal identity impacts how they receive and participate in aspects of our work 

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Naming power as a factor in the room. Being honest about that instead of trying to skirt around it or use business speak to soften it.

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Being authentic and respecting!

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Continue to speak up! Not being silent. 

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Continue to speak up! Not being silent. 

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It’s important to take time to sit in silence and allow youth to think about their response and process what you said

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Ask for more equity training and conversations

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Ask for more equity training and conversations

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Budget for staff self-care and professional development

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Budget for staff self-care and professional development

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Lift up our youth workers into leadership and staff roles

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Lift up our youth workers into leadership and staff roles

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Talk about this issue with our board and funders 

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Talk about this issue with our board and funders 