BLAM UK, in partnership with The Equality Trust, is proud to announce the release of our latest report, which critically examines what an anti-racist system could look like in the UK. This report delves into the deep-rooted impact of racial trauma, calling for the development of anti-racist therapy that centers the voices and lived experiences of racialised communities.
In this pivotal report, we explore how racial trauma is not only a personal experience but a pressing public health emergency. Black people in the UK face structural inequalities across many sectors, and this report underscores the importance of addressing these through an anti-racist lens. It highlights that Black individuals are 40% more likely to access mental health services via the criminal justice system and are 3.5 times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act than their white counterparts.
We ask vital questions about what a truly anti-racist system would entail and provide a comprehensive analysis of how systemic racism fuels these disparities. The report also introduces a new framework for anti-racist therapy, which seeks to empower racialised people by directly addressing the intergenerational trauma that systemic racism perpetuates.
This report marks a critical step in understanding racial trauma, and we urge public health officials, policymakers, and mental health practitioners to take action by embedding anti-racist practices into all areas of society.
Take a minute to read the full report here.
Contact: serena BLAM UK
Email:Serenaxblamuk@gmail.com
Website: https://equalitytrust.org.uk/evidence-base/advancing-anti-racist-therapy-for-racialised-communities/
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