Jaleesa McDuffie
Crittenton Services for Children and Families
Jaleesa McDuffie
Jaleesa McDuffie is a Unit Supervisor who has been with Crittenton Services for Children and Families for seven years. Jaleesa has worked in various residential programs serving youth. Jaleesa is a member of the Crittenton JEDI (Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) Team. Jaleesa is responsible for creating the campus based Cultural Corner newsletter, where every month she provides education on various cultures. She attended California State University, Northridge where she studied Psychology. Jaleesa is passionate about working with at-promise youth due to growing up in an urban neighborhood. She aspires to inspire those who may feel like they do not have a voice or ears that will listen.
SESSION OVERVIEW
“Triple Threats or Triple Assets? - Young, LGBTQ, and POC (People of Color/Culture)
LGBTQ+ youth of color/culture may be seen as a potential threat” to various communities and society, but how can agencies and service providers use their assets to better understand and work together as allies? This question will be discussed heavily in this workshop catered to those who work with LGBTQ+ youth, especially of POC (People of Color) and immigrants. As a result of the diversity of those we serve, as well as the staff working within our agency, our JEDI (Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) Team has implemented supportive techniques for those who identify as LGBTQ+ folx, especially those who have various intersectionality's, like those in residential care and cultures who may not be welcoming or open for education.