DSW Candidate – Alexis Bell, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Invisible Chains: Breaking the Shackles Through a Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Approach to Empowering Black Girls
DSW Candidate – Alexis Bell, MSW, CSW
Monday, April 28, 2025
4:00 PM- 5:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0
Description
Invisible Chains: Breaking the Shackles Through a Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Approach to Empowering Black Girls
Black girls in America are under attack, and the ambush is coming from several different angles. Black female students, grades Kindergarten through 12, are overrepresented in out-of-school suspension and expulsion rates due to the application of exclusionary discipline practices. Inequitable school pushout has led to an increase in Black girls entering the juvenile justice system. This phenomenon is known as the school-to-prison pipeline.
Research regarding this systemic issue is scarce. Even more minuscule is the study of how exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute to problematic behaviors that Black girls exhibit, which increases their likelihood of being pushed out of school. Thus, the purpose of this capstone presentation is to educate school personnel on this growing problem and share a solution.
Culturally Responsive Post-Trauma Critical Care (CRPTCC) is an innovative approach that allows school social workers and personnel to go a step beyond traditional trauma-informed care by including a framework that looks at them from a trauma-informed lens but is also culturally sensitive. By the end of the presentation, participants will have basic knowledge of the problem and a new solution to change the trajectory of Black girls’ lives.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Define key terms, such as exclusionary discipline practices, inequitable school pushout, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and school-to-prison pipeline.
- Identify the negative impact that exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences has on Black girls and their behavior in school.
- Articulate the importance of implementing Culturally Responsive Post-Trauma Critical Care (CRPTCC) in schools to support Black girls and how it will help decrease the likelihood of them being funneled into the school-to-prison pipeline.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
