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CHJS Founder Featured in What I Want to Know podcast

In a recent episode of the “What I Want to Know” podcast, Megan Bartlett, founder of the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport, shares insights that every coach and parent should hear. What is Healing-Centered Coaching? Megan introduces the concept of healing-centered coaching, an…

Healing Huddles: CHJS and JTF Score Big for Kids with Limb Differences

August, 2024 – At CHJS, we’re all about leveraging the inherent healing aspects of sport to support all kids and their communities. But what happens when the playing field isn’t level to begin with? Enter our awesome new teammates: the Jordan Thomas Foundation (JTF). JTF,…

Game Changers: FFC and CHJS Join Forces for Youth Development

August, 2024 – Since 2020, Fight for Children (FFC) and the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport (CHJS) have joined forces to revolutionize how the current landscape approaches sports and youth programs in the DMV area. FFC has been a local champion for over…

Game On: Mental Health Revolution in Youth Sports

From Olympic glory to little league fields: It’s time we talk about mental health in youth sports. The Paris 2024 Olympics have amazed us with incredible feats, but they’ve also sparked crucial questions about the pressure on athletes – even at the youth level. Our…

Staff Spotlight: Joe Smith

Joe Smith – East Coast Manager In our most recent Staff Spotlight, meet Joe Smith, our newest member of the CHJS team working as our East Coast Manager! Where are you from/where did you grow up? College Park / PG County Maryland What sports do…

Game-Changing Checklist: Is Your Sports Program Healing-Centered?

Hey coaches. And parents. And all humans involved in sport who know traditional sport isn’t the answer. Here’s the scoop. Healing-centered sport isn’t just a fancy buzzword. It’s about creating an environment where kids can thrive, grow, and yes, actually heal through their athletic experiences….

Staff Spotlight: Sam Perry

Sam Perry – CHJS Social Media Manager Meet Sam who’s interning as our Social Media Manager while earning his Journalism degree at UNC-Chapel Hill. Where are you from/where did you grow up? I am from Perkasie, Pennsylvania. I like to say Philly…but I am surrounded…

Regulation on the Pitch

June, 2024 — As the 2024 Phillies’ rare losing streak mirrored the city’s collective mood, our CHJS team decided to kick things up a notch—literally. We teamed up with Kensington Soccer Club for a healing-centered soccer session that would make even the most jaded sports…

Trauma-Informed Mental Health Skill Building Trainings

July 2024 – This summer, the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport (CHJS) and the Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC) will equip stakeholders from various Chicago neighborhoods with trauma-informed mental health skills. This training will enhance community support during the summer months when violence…

Ten Inclusive Coaching Principles

Inclusive sports environments are not just a nice-to-have, but a necessity for the wellbeing of our athletes. As we celebrate Pride this June, let’s seize the moment to shine a spotlight on the vital importance of crafting healing-centered spaces for all youth, with a particular…

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