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Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Committee

 

SD CFAR is committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence. We have a longstanding history of actively incorporating justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) principles and practices in our approach to leadership, training, and research. To solidify these efforts, in 2021 we established our JEDI Committee to advise and implement JEDI principles and practices throughout our Center.

We are currently curating programmatic offerings to meet the needs of our members and foster community, such as affinity groups (Women in HIV Research and LGBTQIA+ in HIV Research), Compassionate Action Circles, facilitating networking opportunities, and hosting workshops on topics such as career development. Additionally, the Committee works in partnership with the Operations Team to vet all Center leadership and training opportunities through a JEDI lens to ensure we are facilitating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Click here to watch the SD CFAR JEDI Committee Intro Video!

 

Language Matters

In an effort to specifically fight HIV stigma and generally promote greater respect for all, we strongly recommend the use of person-centered or person-first language. This means choosing words and phrases where people come first: a person living with HIV versus an HIV-infected person; persons who are unhoused versus homeless people. Person-first language communicates respect for the dignity, worth, and autonomy of every individual. 

Please refer to this article on why language matters, which includes an up-to-date (September 2022) comparison and glossary of poor wording and preferred, person-centered language. If you find better or more current glossaries, please share them through our feedback form.


Upcoming Events

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Recent Events

DEI Discussion

May 17, 2023 from 10am-11am 

Gender Disparities in Academic Medicine

March 8, 2023, 4 - 5 pm via Zoom. Journal Club Discussion with Drs. Sara Gianella Weibel and Darcy Wooten

 

Communication and Negotiation for Women 

Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT via Zoom
Sponsored by the SD CFAR Women in HIV Research Affinity Group

Many thanks to Dr. Sonya Norman for joining us to review the documented disparities women face in medical and academic careers and discussing strategies that can help women successfully communicate and negotiate in their workplace to meet their goals. 

 


JEDI Feedback

Please provide any feedback you wish to share with SD CFAR on topics related to justice, equity, diversity, and/or inclusion. We invite you to share information to help foster a culture of inclusive excellence within SD CFAR. These include suggestions, resources, educational opportunities, and other ideas to help our Center expand our work in this area.

This is also a space for you to share challenges, barriers, or situations you wish to bring to our attention so we can take action for improvement. 

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JEDI Resources

Learn more about 

Book lists on best books for diversity in the workplace:  https://teambuilding.com/blog/diversity-inclusion-books

Implicit Bias Resources:

Intersectionality and Bias Resources:

Who to Call? Resources

Resources on who to call when you or someone else is experiencing a behavioral health crisis and, for a variety of reasons, you may not want to call the police.

Local Resource 1) San Diego Access and Crisis Line @ +1 (888) 724-7240
This confidential and free-of-charge talk line is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and monitored by Master's-level and Licensed Clinicians. The counselors average 16 years of clinical experience in a variety of backgrounds, including: emotionally disturbed youth, geriatric social services, nursing, in-home domestic violence intervention, case management, and drug and alcohol abuse. Language interpreter services enable the ACL to assist in 150 languages within seconds. This service can help callers navigate community resources in San Diego County and/or support accessing counseling services.<.p>

Local Resource 2) San Diego County hospitals specializing in Behavioral Health
If someone needs urgent mental health support they can go directly to anyone at one of these hospitals. These hospitals provide mental health support and also accept Medi-Cal insurance: Bayview Hospital, Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Hospital, Paradise Valley Hospital, Mesa Vista Hospital, University of San Diego Hospital

Local Resource 3) Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)
If someone is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, emergency assistance can be requested through San Diego County Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT). This service sends out a Therapist into the community to assess if someone is a Danger to themselves (DTS) or a Danger to others (DTO). This service is partnered with the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) and can be reached by calling (619) 531-2065.

Resource 4) Trans Lifeline @ +1 (877) 565-8860
"Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people."
Visit their website at https://translifeline.org/

Resource 5) Call BlackLine @ +1 (800) 604-5841
"BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine prioritizes BIPOC."
Visit their website at https://www.callblackline.com/


JEDI Committee Members

Sonia Jain, PhD

Chair, Operations Team Member, and Biostatistics and Modeling Core
Co-Director


 

Jamila K. Stockman, PhD, MPH

Member, Health Equity Sociobehavioral Science Core Co-Director
Administrative Core Leadership Trainee

 

Sara Gianella-Weibel, MD

Member, Translational Virology Core Director


 

Eileen Pitpitan, PhD

Member, Health Equity Sociobehavioral Science Core Co-Director


 

Natasha Martin

Member, Biostatistics and Modeling Core Core
Co-Director