Free training - 10.00am - 4.00pm, Wednesday 27th November 2019.

Talking about race & racism can be difficult. For those of us working in prisons, immigration removal centres and forensic units we might be aware that rates of incarceration are higher than they should be for racialised people.

Black people make up 12% of the UK prison population but only 3% of black people reside in the UK (Lammy, 2017). Overrepresentation of black people is found in all psychiatric settings but is greatest in forensic units (McKenzie, 2004) where often the diagnosis received is psychosis.

Is race something we need to talk about to have meaningful, healing relationships with the racialised people we're working with?

We'll cover:

- The structural realities that shape our awareness of racism - we'll think about white-ness & non-Eurocentric approaches to mental health

- Concepts to do with racism (overt vs covert racism; colour-obliviousness; white saviour complex; black excellence)

- How both black and white bodies hold racialised trauma, especially in forensic settings

Importantly, we'll cover how to take action:

- How to work with our anxiety when it comes to responding to issues around race

- How we can engage with race in a meaningful way for the people we work with

The facilitator of the training shall be sharing thoughts around their own racialisation and how this has developed over time. The training is open to a limited number to encourage a space for honest reflection.

ELIGIBILITY
The course is free for those who work within a prison, IRC, medium/high secure forensic unit with people who hear voices, see visions, experience extra-sensory phenomena or strong beliefs. Please register quickly to avoid disappointment. Please note, you must be able to attend the whole day.

HOW TO APPLY

Using the booking form on the next page, please answer the required questions. We will be in touch at a later date via email to let you know if we're able to offer you a place on the training.

Please don't turn up without a confirmation email, an access code is needed to enter the building.

Mind in Camden
Barnes House
9-15 Camden Road
London NW1 9LQ