California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ)
3351 W Cerritos Ave, Los Alamitos, Ca 90720, Usa
| Our mission | The CCEJ is a human relations organization dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry and racism through education, conflict resolution and advocacy. |
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Healing Harms Restorative Justice Circle FacilitatorVolunteers will explore tools to create a space for youth, families and community to come together and collectively determine meaningful healing steps when harm or conflict occurs. Volunteers attend a 45-hour training that prepares volunteers to co-facilitate circles for Healing Harms’ conflict resolution programs. Participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and lead a Restorative Justice circle process for conflicts referred by a wide range of partners. Volunteers are required to make a one year commitment given the average time frames cases takes to reach their end.Raising FUTUREs FacilitatorVolunteers lead Raising FUTUREs workshops for parents/caregivers. Currently, training is offered in English and Spanish, with other languages forthcoming. Volunteer facilitators complete 3 day training before going on to help deliver workshops throughout Southern California, and are provided stipends to help defray their costs.REAL Resiliency FacilitatorVolunteers support youth ages 11-17 beginning to become involved with the juvenile justice system by developing resiliency skills, emotional literacy, and critical consciousness. Volunteer facilitators complete 3 day training before going on to help deliver workshops throughout Southern California, and are provided stipends to help defray their costs.Conscious Classrooms FacilitatorVolunteers serve as facilitators for Conscious Classrooms, an in-school program for 4th – 12th grade students focused on building the awareness, knowledge, and skills students need to promote respect, advocate for social justice, and strengthen the learning environment in classrooms and schools. Volunteer facilitators complete a 3 day training before going on to help deliver workshops throughout Southern California, and are provided stipends to help defray their costs.Other Volunteer OpportunitiesWe always welcome volunteers interested in joining us to make a difference in their community and help to eliminate racism, bias and bigotry. Some opportunities include helping us plan a community event or connecting us with potential sponsors who are interested in suppoting CCEJ's work.Building Bridges Leadership Academy (BBLA)Volunteer at CCEJ's experiental, residential programs - Building Bridges Camp and Summer Youth Leadership Institute serving youth ages 14-18. Volunteers complete a 3 day training that provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to support youth empowerment and leadership. |
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| About us | At CCEJ, we respond to hate and discrimination by building cultures of connection, respect and accountability. CCEJ’s programs are focused on raising awareness, facilitating dialogue, healing conflicts and bridging differences. CCEJ helps youth build confidence and skills for communication and leadership. CCEJ intentionally works where differences collide and conflict exists — in schools, businesses and neighborhoods. Using restorative justice practices and tools, CCEJ promotes alternative approaches to school discipline and conflict resolution in neighborhoods, workplaces, and the criminal justice system. By embracing differences and striving for understanding, CCEJ seeks to build a unified, peaceful and inclusive Southern California, with justice for all. |
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