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The Christian Call to Racial Reconciliation through Community Integration

Presenter(s): 
Christopher Thyberg, BSW
$15.00
Member Price: 
$12.00

Training description: 

Despite some steps towards racial equality in recent decades, there is a continuing trend of neighborhood segregation in America that has resulted in the persistent disenfranchisement of the African American community. The Christian Community Development Association's model of neighborhood integration provides a realistic, personal way for Christians and social workers alike to make an investment in struggling communities.

CE category: 
Direct Practice: Groups and Communities
Research and Practice with Ethnically Diverse Populations
No. of CE Hours: 
1.0
Training format: 
video-based
Practice Level(s): 
Basic: Student/BSW Level
Intermediate: MSW Level
Target Audience: 
Social workers and related professionals
Social work students
Human services professionals
Clergy
Learning Objectives: 

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Identify 2-3 examples of ongoing racial inequalities that stem from neighborhood segregation and provide 2-3 concrete solutions through the principles of neighborhood integration

2. Highlight the correlation between the NASW code of ethics, NACSW mission and Christian identity, and the CCDA philosophy of neighborhood integration

3. Articulate an imperative for Christian action to address racial inequality

View Training PowerPoint File: 
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Link to View Excerpt of Training Video: 
https://vimeo.com/137236973
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Presenter Bio: 

Christopher Thyberg is a graduate from Calvin College's social work program. He grew up in the heart of Pittsburgh as part of an intentional Christian community where he became passionate about racial inequality. He used his time in undergrad to study social work, international development, and urban sociology. He will resume his studies in 2015 at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work.