Operationalizing a Pro-Black Culture in Your Organization by

Operationalizing a Pro-Black Culture in Your Organization by https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71 What practices and protocols might you put in place at your organization to advance a pro-Black stance? Identify first or next steps. en-us 2023-06-15 12:49:19 UTC 2023-06-15 16:15:17 UTC hello@padlet.com hire more black clinicians https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624680770 2023-06-15 15:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624680770 stop partnerships with the police department https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681310 2023-06-15 15:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681310 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681427 Recruit actively for Black members to the Board]]> 2023-06-15 15:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681427 more diversity on the board https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681544 2023-06-15 15:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681544 Where are our black leaders at Journey?? https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681546 2023-06-15 15:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681546 Changing recruiting tactics https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681770 2023-06-15 15:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681770 continued DEI trainings on an agency basis and in individual programs. During weekly staff meetings within each program. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681789 2023-06-15 15:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681789 Have board members attend educational services https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681829 2023-06-15 15:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681829 Friendlier black-inclusive spaces https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681835 2023-06-15 15:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681835 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681875 Including Black people on interview panels ]]> 2023-06-15 15:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681875 Look at vendors/purchasing with the anti-racist lens https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681882 2023-06-15 15:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681882 make the work of the Board more visible so ppl can figure out how to improve this. The meetings feel "secret" https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681911 2023-06-15 15:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681911 Advocacy for legislation Change ie Chapter 51 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681926 2023-06-15 15:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681926 more education about what the board can provide https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681971 2023-06-15 15:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681971 HR Updates https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681978 Revising and updating HR policies with a DEI and anti-racist lens.]]> 2023-06-15 15:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624681978 Cultivate our partnership and repair relationships with Anesis https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682051 2023-06-15 15:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682051 Remove barriers to certain positions https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682072 Maybe even tuition reimbursement ]]> 2023-06-15 15:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682072 Recruit more black people for the board https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682111 2023-06-15 15:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682111 Tuition reimbursement https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682117 2023-06-15 15:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682117 Populate more diversity on the board black organizations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682280 2023-06-15 15:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682280 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682282 Look to contract with Black-owned and run companies for services.]]> 2023-06-15 15:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682282 Hiring process--Are we screening diverse individuals out with our questions? Have we considered if our interview questions and if they reflect biases? https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682378 2023-06-15 15:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682378 Analyze if you are tokenizing black staff https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682385 2023-06-15 15:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682385 improve salaries for staff in order to be able to recruit more BIPOC staff https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682651 2023-06-15 15:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682651 Holding each program accountable for their DEI work. Representation from every program on the DEI committee https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682690 2023-06-15 15:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682690 Having more of these conversations so we have greater comfort speaking about our Black consumers and disparities they experience https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682727 2023-06-15 15:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682727 gather metrics on the makeup of consumers and use to examine outcomes https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682728 2023-06-15 15:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682728 they should definitely join the DEI trainings and initiatives we are doing. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682760 2023-06-15 15:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682760 Reaching out to more diverse places for recruitment https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682765 2023-06-15 15:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682765 Partner with community organizations to post/promote job openings https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682769 2023-06-15 15:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682769 leverage other organizations to get data on how black people are impacted by the legal/criminal system and how to get them services https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682878 2023-06-15 15:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682878 adding more diversity groups with flexible time https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682883 2023-06-15 15:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624682883 educate police https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683025 2023-06-15 15:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683025 Board attend Juneteenth event and do their own inner and outer work with anti-racism, Pro-black mindset and efforts https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683027 2023-06-15 15:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683027 Stronger partnerships with organizations who serve Black people and are run by Black people https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683031 2023-06-15 15:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683031 Expanding our partnership and supporting other folks in the community doing this work https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683111 2023-06-15 15:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683111 partnering with more learning institutions https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683163 in the effort to attract more students/interns of color that would be able to fill employment roles]]> 2023-06-15 15:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683163 recruit in traditional black colleges and universities https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683179 2023-06-15 15:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683179 offer support with acquiring education/increase education incentives. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683207 2023-06-15 15:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683207 Increase efforts to recruit black clinicians. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683224 How do we reach out to black individuals to show that Journey is welcoming]]> 2023-06-15 15:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683224 Don't relegate these conversations to just one all day event, repetition is needed https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683271 2023-06-15 15:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683271 Networking COLLABORATIVELY with black-led organizations- asking how to give and receive services between the organizations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683307 2023-06-15 15:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683307 keep identifying characteristics of her persons race/culture from a job application https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683318 2023-06-15 15:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683318 Higher wages so the staff don't leave https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683382 2023-06-15 15:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683382 Funding--JMHC leadership searching and advocating for program development and BIPOC/diverse program specific funding https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683391 2023-06-15 15:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683391 talking about this more than once a year https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683405 2023-06-15 15:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683405 address retention issues for staff, HR department following through with exit interview suggestions from staff. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683448 2023-06-15 15:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683448 Team building and building common languages to facilitate conversations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683456 2023-06-15 15:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683456 Expanding knowledge of resources https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683478 2023-06-15 15:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683478 have more program-wide involvement in program-level DEI committees https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683489 2023-06-15 15:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683489 Being aware of the client's needs and comfort when referring to clinicians https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683506 2023-06-15 15:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683506 Advertising job openings in diverse spaces- not just Journey's website/Indeed/Linkedin https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683563 2023-06-15 15:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683563 Partner with local Agencies such as Urban Triage https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683568 2023-06-15 15:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683568 providing more DEI training during work hours https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683603 2023-06-15 15:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683603 "Checking yourself" when you feel the need to provide supervision or feedback. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683636 2023-06-15 15:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683636 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683637 Board that reflects the community which they serve.]]> 2023-06-15 15:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683637 increase and improve career development opportunities for staff https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683645 2023-06-15 15:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683645 Be more supportive when we hire black staff and assist in transition https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683657 2023-06-15 15:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683657 Partner with schools and career fairs that promote black youth in entering fields like social work https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683748 2023-06-15 15:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683748 Board join in on DEI trainings and activities like this https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683789 2023-06-15 15:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683789 Higher wages to attract a larger diverse applicant pool https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683797 2023-06-15 15:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683797 Tracking consumer outcomes (attrition, hospitalizations) to identify race gaps https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683806 2023-06-15 15:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683806 partner with black led organization (like Anesis) for fellowship and clinical guidance or as a clinical advisory team so that we can keep an honest system of checks and balances when reflecting on equity in the services we provide as well as how we provide them https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683875

]]> 2023-06-15 15:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683875 More intentional mentorship and internship training support for Black providers in training; advocating for and supporting the entry of more Black people in social work and mental health spaces https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683885 2023-06-15 15:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683885 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683984 Acknowledging race as a factor when emergency detentions are put in place/evaluated]]> 2023-06-15 15:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624683984 improved follow through with DEI goals, staff surveys and suggestions https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684023 2023-06-15 15:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684023 Steps to maintain/retain black employees who are already in Journey https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684211 2023-06-15 15:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684211 Staff experience survey - digging into action we can take to amplify the importance of pro-black mindset and diversity efforts. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684221 2023-06-15 15:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684221 Program outcomes from the county to share more info re: diversity & outcome follow ups with this data for earlier prevention https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684360 2023-06-15 15:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684360 Working on hearing African Americans and provide Support and understanding https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684528 2023-06-15 15:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684528 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684536 Trainings such as these are excellent opportunities for the board.]]> 2023-06-15 15:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684536 Building those connections with other culturally specific organizations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684628 2023-06-15 15:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684628 provide DEI posters, improve media for Journey to be more inclusive like on our website, fliers, etc. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684634 2023-06-15 15:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684634 Offer paid internships for Black students, clinicians in training https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684656 2023-06-15 15:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684656 Hiring/interview questions should reflect pro-black, anti-racist vision https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684687 2023-06-15 15:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684687 documenting clear policies on when consumers will be discharged, to minimise possible inequities (and sharing these with consumers) https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684762 2023-06-15 15:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684762 Review our partnerships and be open to partnering with groups that may seem too "radical" for Journey. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684779 2023-06-15 15:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684779 Allowing black consumers to express their preferences for needing a black case manager https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684843 2023-06-15 15:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624684843 Using language mindfully https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685145 any time the word threatening is used in our notes, it should describe a concrete action and why that action was a threat / quote who said it with an acknowledgement of their power differentials]]> 2023-06-15 15:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685145 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685161 More qualified trainers/presenters that can also provide their lived experience. ]]> 2023-06-15 15:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685161 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685185 Increasing partnership with Black organizations in Madison (Urban Triage, YWCA, Etc.)]]> 2023-06-15 15:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685185 Partnering with schools to support and build a diverse workforce https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685195 2023-06-15 15:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685195 using appropriate language to describe behavior/MH symptoms https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685280 2023-06-15 15:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685280 in crisis services we need our own internal system of checks and balances and hold each other accountable, knowing it can cause discomfort, but will make us better https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685465 2023-06-15 15:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685465 Assess repuation in the community especially as it relates to Journey's parternship with the police https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685562 2023-06-15 15:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685562 acknowledging biases https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685610 2023-06-15 15:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685610 Continuing Witnessing Whiteness groups https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685704 2023-06-15 15:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685704 More connection between the board and line staff so that they have a better understanding of our concerns re: DEI, help improve our retention of BIPOC staff https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685705 2023-06-15 15:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685705 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685740 Being more aware of resources in the community to refer Black consumers to to meet their specific needs and concerns ]]> 2023-06-15 15:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685740 Utilizing demographics better https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685820 2023-06-15 15:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685820 Real time support for escalated situations and making a point to discuss racial discrimination/microagression issues during staff meetings https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685899 2023-06-15 15:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685899 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685931 Make Journey more appealing to Black applicants ]]> 2023-06-15 15:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624685931 Training on how to address racial trauma https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686103 2023-06-15 15:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686103 put aside money to advertise and recruit from Black colleges, and not rely on grants, but actually budget for these initiatives vs relying on donations. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686114 2023-06-15 15:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686114 Look at consumers situation/diagnosis/treatment with anti racist lens https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686178 2023-06-15 15:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686178 Updating interview questions to reflect prob black and anti-racism https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686203 2023-06-15 15:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686203 Adjusting interview questions to directly discuss pro-black culture https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686256 2023-06-15 15:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686256 Diverse peer support options https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686265 2023-06-15 15:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686265 Training should specifically address how to address with black consumers https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686372 2023-06-15 15:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686372 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686385 Using interpersonal staff referrals to increase the number of Black applicants. ]]> 2023-06-15 15:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686385 Don't ask for staff of color to weigh in and lead on issues of race. White-identified colleagues need to take the lead on these conversations. The conversations should be something we do--not something we *have* to do. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686394 2023-06-15 15:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686394 reevaluating diagnoses for black consumers https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686538 2023-06-15 15:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686538 improvement in working with the families of consumers so we can better understand the systems that our consumers live in https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686590 2023-06-15 15:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686590 prioritize hiring peer support specialists for ALL programs https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686781 2023-06-15 15:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686781 cultivate staff with real world experience, not just staff with letters behind names https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686788 2023-06-15 15:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686788 Include DEI staff in meetings where we are trying to make changes in processes to advance a pro-black stance. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686844 2023-06-15 15:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686844 Using a cultural lens when creating treatment plans and response plans in programs. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686869 2023-06-15 15:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686869 more supportive onboarding process, especially for those that have less employment experience, so they can be successful in their role https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686905 2023-06-15 15:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686905 being aware about overly focusing on substance use vs. mental health https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686907 2023-06-15 15:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686907 recruit, nurture, and empower black students in schools https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686952 2023-06-15 15:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686952 Give Juneteenth off https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686980 2023-06-15 15:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624686980 opportunities for self reflection and self awareness in supervision - ensure access to regular supervision to hold space for these conversations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687184 2023-06-15 15:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687184 educating the general public about the job opportunites in mental health field https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687264 2023-06-15 15:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687264 Have journey's website advertise Juneteenth and its significance https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687305 2023-06-15 15:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687305 providing education for the police workforce https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687366 2023-06-15 15:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687366 Advocacy for increased funding for black run/owned mental health and social work programs. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687497 2023-06-15 15:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687497 Supporting parents in our organization for having age-appropriate discussions with our children and children we serve related to Blackness in our communities https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687576 2023-06-15 15:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687576 Expand the agencies we as an agency partner with https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687582 2023-06-15 15:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687582 Provide benefits/health coverage that better than Badgercare. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687666 2023-06-15 15:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687666 Recruiting in the schools with sizable black populations for mental health careers https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687700 2023-06-15 15:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687700 Partner with other organizations that are more diverse https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687723 2023-06-15 15:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687723 Fundraising & donations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687784 Improve financial strength and allow us to be more competitive in wages. ]]> 2023-06-15 15:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687784 Where can we develop MUTUAL partnerships with programs like Just Dane, Safe Communities, Centro Hispano, etc https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687965 2023-06-15 15:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624687965 address our tendency to have lower tolerance for black consumers struggling with attendance, engagement, etc. This leads to more frequent discharges for them. In contrast, we tend to be more helpful and forgiving of white consumers struggling with these same issues. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688004 2023-06-15 15:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688004 Paid internships to help recruit black students while still being able to live. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688218 2023-06-15 15:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688218 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688479 Journey being able to offer our space/creating space for outside groups, working in collaboration with black organizations to offer what is available for space for meeting]]> 2023-06-15 15:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688479 create a work structure that actually allows employees to fully participate in these wonderful learning opportunities rather than being overworked https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688865 2023-06-15 15:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688865 Analyze our interactions with agencies: pros and cons. Look at it with a strong anti racist lens https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688871 2023-06-15 15:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688871 Integrating witnessing whiteness lessons into continual participation/practice https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688947 2023-06-15 15:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624688947 Arranging for supervision/partnership with African American organizations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689043 2023-06-15 15:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689043 more opportunities for groups like "witnessing whiteness," maybe that do not involve reading a book, as this doesn't appeal to everyone. Thoughts about groups discussing important moves, art, political climate, social justice issues, etc. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689240 2023-06-15 15:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689240 more communication with Urban league https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689470 2023-06-15 15:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689470 Paid internships https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689506 2023-06-15 15:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689506 Board https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689551 Have the board actually contact with staff and listen to feedback from current and past staff.]]> 2023-06-15 15:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689551 Include in clinical consultations conversations including the anti-racist, pro-black lenses. Look for possible stereotyping. Incorporate these conversations on a daily basis to practice viewing https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689577 2023-06-15 15:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689577 EDUCATE po https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689624 2023-06-15 15:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689624 we need to make a clear obvious stance that we support race, belonging and equity initiatives of Black led organizations and instead of just talking about it, support them when they do things like have fundraisers with basic things like set up and tear down of the event space so that they can spend their time doing the work https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689631 2023-06-15 15:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689631 Hearing more from the DEI committees in enews https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689787 2023-06-15 15:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689787 Blinding names/race/cultural references on applications/resumes https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689823 2023-06-15 15:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689823 Reveiw our vendors, do their values reflect our values? https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689897 2023-06-15 15:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624689897 I think we need to try to be attractive to all applicants, not just BIPOC. We need to figure out how to attract and retain all staff. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690057 2023-06-15 15:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690057 https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690061 Meeting/bringing in Black leaders and Black-led organizations to increase our knowledge of Black spaces and offering what resources that we have to provide ally ship and support.]]> 2023-06-15 15:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690061 If we as an agency don't consistently view racism as a trauma then how are we providing trauma informed care. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690125 2023-06-15 15:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690125 collaborate with eg Anesys to allow occasional or ongoing consult/supervision by Black clinicians https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690137 2023-06-15 15:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690137 Evaluate work performance to give providers/clinicians opportunities for wage increase, not just based on credentials/licenses. https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690593 2023-06-15 15:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690593 develop partnerships with college and masters levels clubs and organizations to create in-flow of potential employees and community partnerships https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690597 2023-06-15 15:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624690597 it is not necessarily our job to fix the DOC through education, but we can choose what kind of relationship we want to have with the DOC and the carceral system (: https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624691086 2023-06-15 16:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624691086 partner with black owned businesses/organizations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624692003 2023-06-15 16:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624692003 Transitional Employment Program - partner with black organizations https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624692811 2023-06-15 16:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624692811 In *all* training, include a portion which explicitly addresses how the content of the training may apply to, be perceived by, or need to be "tweaked" for Black staff/consumers https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624698670 2023-06-15 16:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624698670 I wonder about Journey's website/ handouts representation is often using Black people or other BIPOC as token representation with 95% of other people working here being white- it feels dishonest https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624700513 2023-06-15 16:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fkanagasingam/ripm3bgly1ujxg71/wish/2624700513