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You Won't Believe How This Model Transforms Schools into Anti-Racist Sanctuaries!

You Won\'t Believe How This Model Transforms Schools into Anti-Racist Sanctuaries!

Introduction: The Need for Change

In today's educational landscape, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students is paramount. With the increasing awareness of systemic racism and its impacts, schools are seeking effective models to transform their organizational culture. The Sanctuary Model offers a comprehensive approach to building an anti-racist organizational culture by integrating trauma-informed care with cultural humility and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.

Understanding the Sanctuary Model

The Sanctuary Model is an evidence-supported, trauma-informed organizational change model that emphasizes creating a safe and inclusive community. It focuses on the seven commitments: nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, and growth and change. These commitments provide a framework for fostering a culture of safety and healing, addressing the impacts of trauma, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Implementing the Sanctuary Model in Schools

To effectively implement the Sanctuary Model in schools, practitioners must embrace cultural humility and recognize the unique needs of diverse communities. Here are key steps to consider:

Case Study: The Methodist Home

The Methodist Home provides a compelling example of how the Sanctuary Model can be used to create an anti-racist organizational culture. By integrating the model's principles, the organization transformed its culture to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Core Team facilitated open dialogues and listening sessions, allowing staff to share their experiences and contribute to organizational change. This approach not only improved service delivery but also fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Encouraging Further Research and Implementation

Practitioners are encouraged to explore the Sanctuary Model further and consider its application in their own settings. By embracing trauma-informed care and cultural humility, schools can create environments that support healing, growth, and inclusion for all students and staff. For those interested in delving deeper into the research, the original study provides valuable insights and guidance.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Next Steps: Applying a Trauma-Informed Model to Create an Anti-Racist Organizational Culture.


Citation: Esaki, N., Reddy, M., & Bishop, C. T. (2022). Next steps: Applying a trauma-informed model to create an anti-racist organizational culture. Behavioral Sciences, 12(2), 41. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs12020041
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