News 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…
News Resources 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….
News 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…
News 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…
News 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…
News Resources 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…
News Chicago Bulls x Girls Coaching Development Program May 2024 — Over the past three years, CHJS has worked with the Chicago Bulls Community to create more girls-centered programming throughout the city. Through the Girls Coaching Development Program, community leaders stepped up as coaches and learned how best to support and coach young…