Resilience and Risk:
Addressing the Impact of Systemic Oppression on Black Girls’ Mental Health and Safety
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
Presenter: Presenter: Crystal Rozelle-Bennett
These workshops offer 6 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Full Day Webinar
March 15th, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM EST
The cost of one day is $99.99, an individual class is $59.99
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Class 1
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Human trafficking is a crime that preys on vulnerabilities and although it cuts across age, ethnicity, race and socioeconomic status, Black girls have an increased vulnerability to sexual exploitation as a result of racism and systematic oppression. Although Black women and girls make up 13% of the US population, they represent 40% of sex trafficking victims and account for 51% of prostitution arrests. Black girls are oversexualized, dehumanized and often treated as criminals rather than being allowed to exist in environments which provide hope and healing.
We each have a shared responsibility to combat human trafficking. In order to prevent trafficking and work to create environments for survivors to thrive, we must address the root causes of trafficking.
Through the use of personal testimony, video clips, and group dialogue, the presenter will lead the audience in exploring the experiences of trafficking and sexual exploitation for Black girls and explore the racial roots that contribute to the dehumanization and sexualization of Black girls. Participants will recognize how systematic oppression increases vulnerability to the push/pull factors of human trafficking and evaluate the use of trauma and survivor informed approaches in order to avoid re-traumatization and build resilience.
(Trainer - Crystal Bennett, founder and CEO of THRYVE LLC, is an educator, an advocate, a survivor, and a self-proclaimed thriver! Crystal is a fierce Black woman who has been driven by her own personal experiences to dismantle oppressive systems and amplify the voices of individuals and communities, with lived experience, to promote healing and opportunities to move from surviving to thriving.)
3 Hours
Class 2
1:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST
The presentation addresses the pervasive issue of sexual violence against African American women and girls, highlighting alarming statistics such as 22% of Black women and girls aged 12 and older experiencing rape and sexual assault. It emphasizes the systemic nature of sexual violence, perpetrated by institutions and networks that are often seen as sources of safety.
The presentation discusses the historical and ongoing oppression faced by Black individuals, drawing parallels between past and present forms of control and discrimination and calls for a shift in culture, urging professionals to create safe and brave spaces for Black women to disclose their traumas and begin their healing journeys.
Key themes include the importance of centering the voices and needs of African American survivors, acknowledging and addressing cultural missteps, and promoting restoration, reconciliation, and transformation through survivor-centered and solution-based justice. The presentation also explores the strengths of Black women and their communities, advocating for the use of cultural strengths for healing and liberation.
(Trainer - Crystal Bennett, founder and CEO of THRYVE LLC, is an educator, an advocate, a survivor, and a self-proclaimed thriver! Crystal is a fierce Black woman who has been driven by her own personal experiences to dismantle oppressive systems and amplify the voices of individuals and communities, with lived experience, to promote healing and opportunities to move from surviving to thriving.)
3 Hours
This One Day Seminar includes two excellent classes, a total of 6 CEs. You may attend an individual class for $59.99.
