Anti-racist Practices in the Criminal Legal SystemIt is always best practice to be thoughtful about how race is discussed in a criminal justice class. The Criminal Justice Faculty, which developed an OFAR action plan, approached the topic carefully and honestly for their students. Even with recent changes in how race-related topics are viewed, it remains essential for students to learn the truth about how the criminal justice system operates. They can’t fully understand the system without exploring how it affects different groups of people, especially in terms of race. Students in the KBCC Criminal Justice Program engaged with real data showing how people of color are often treated differently in…

Being part of this seminar enabled me to take a true look at myself, my values, my identity while thinking deeply around my pedagogy and my curriculum. The online discussion space allowed me to be open, vulnerable and honest while also learning a great deal from the other members of my cohort. One of my core values as an educator is to create a safe, supportive open space where each student can share, explore their identity and share from their perspectives and worldviews. I hope to create a space where difficult conversations can be had in a way where students connect and learn from each other. In my OFAR Action…