Part 1- Engage to Change: Observing the Internal and External: Anti racism Tools for Therapeutic Court Professionals
You are invited to a two part training series from Engage to Change!*
Observing the Internal and External: Anti racism Tools for Therapeutic Court Professionals
Part 1: Monday, July 27 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Register here for Part 1
Part 2: Wednesday, July 29 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Register here for Part 2
*Attendance at both sessions is encouraged, however, if your schedule will not allow that, attendance at one or the other session is absolutely fine and better than neither.
This series, presented by Engage to Change, will guide participants through a structured process of observing, analyzing, and interpreting hypotheticals and case studies to better understand how racism can appear within our work. Together, we will explore practical tools to strengthen internal regulation, grounding, and adaptability—especially in moments where safety, dignity, and belonging feel challenged in our professional environments.
About Engage to Change
Engage to Change is a Black, queer, woman owned collective that centers voices of color, draws strength from Indigenous wisdom, and uplifts the lived experiences of BIPOC communities. Their equity and anti racism work rejects scarcity thinking and instead focuses on the strength, courage, and perseverance of people with marginalized identities.
Speakers
Rakeem Washington, J.D. (he/him/his)
Co Owner and Facilitator, Engage to Change
Rakeem is a Portland native, attorney, educator, and equity facilitator with extensive experience supporting communities through moments of discomfort and growth. His background includes work with the Juvenile Rights Project, leading the Opening Doors Project at Portland Community College, teaching courses on race and social justice, and presenting nationally on equity and coalition building.
Kasia Rutledge, J.D. (she/her/hers)
Co Owner and Facilitator, Engage to Change
Kasia is an anti racism trainer and former public defender with nearly two decades of experience advancing equity and justice. She develops holistic training programs, teaches courses on race and activism, and has facilitated workshops nationwide. Her approach centers humility, accountability, and compassion to support communities in meaningful anti racism engagement.
“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsing, or sponsoring the event.”