Dr. Laura Banks-Reed Center for Gender and Racial Equity
the Dr. Laura Banks-Reed Center for Gender and Racial Equity launched in 2024, which has allowed us to expand our Racial Justice Center to include gender equity. The Center increases our impact in three key areas – Training & Education, Policy & Advocacy, and Community Engagement.
Pima County Teen Court
Teen Court works because teens are judging other teens. Just as peer pressure can be negative, with Teen Court positive peer pressure and parental involvement are key to the program's success!
Because Teen Court is a diversion program, upon successful completion, the defendant will not receive a conviction on his/her record.
Pima County Teen Court is not a government entity. It is a program of the non-profit agency, YWCA Southern Arizona.
RERoot Panel
The panel brings together justice system professionals and community members, recognizing that both institutional knowledge and lived experience are essential to meaningful change.
National Day of Racial Healing
The National Day of Racial Healing is an annual observance dedicated to bridging racial divides and building a more equitable world through dialogue and community action.
Racial Justice Challenge
An annual 21-Day challenge to learn more about and reflect on racial justice. Each week focuses on a new topic intersecting with racism and racialization, and folks who register will get an email each day with new podcasts, videos and articles to engage with.
