In response to requests from the resettlement network, Switchboard developed this resource list to enhance service providers’ knowledge of the key topics related to coping with hate, including cultural awareness; racism, hate crimes, and discrimination; islamophobia; and antisemitism. Client-facing resources are also included. The external resources contained in this blog post represent the views and opinions of their original creators and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Switchboard.
Cultural Awareness
- Switchboard:
- Webinar: Fundamentals of Equity and Resettlement: Understanding Social Identities in Resettlement Services (2021)
- Guide: Fundamentals of Equity and Resettlement: Understanding Social Identities in Resettlement Services (2021)
- Webinar: Panel Discussion on Fundamentals of Equity and Resettlement (2021)
- Evidence Summary: What Works to Build Welcoming and Inclusive Communities? (2021)
- Guide: Cultural Competence in Refugee Service Settings: Guidance for Service Providers Based on a Scoping Review of the Literature (2020)
- Webinar: Partnering with Schools to Provide Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments for Refugee Students (2019)
- Webinar: Building a Culturally Informed Network of Refugee Mental Healthcare Providers (2019)
Racism, Hate Crimes and Discrimination
- Switchboard:
- Blog: Meeting Newcomers’ Safety and Protection Needs Part I: A Collection of Resources on Community Safety and Crime (2023)
- Blog: Talking about Race and Racism: Preparing for Conversations with Refugee Clients (2020)
- Blog: Talking about Race and Racism: Tips for Participating in Introductory Conversations (2020)
- Blog: Talking about Race and Racism: Tips for Conversations with Refugee Youth (2020)
- Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services (BRYCS)
- Archived Webinar: Muslim Refugee Youth: Stories & Strategies Addressing Discrimination & Bullying (2016)
- Welcoming America:
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights:
- Factsheet: Protecting Students from Discrimination Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics (2023)
- Resources: Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics (2023)
Client-Facing Resources
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN):
- Fact Sheet: Talking with your Children about Islamophobia and Hate-Based Violence (2019) Available in English, Arabic, Dari and Pashto
- Fact Sheet: Talking to Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism (2018)
- Fact Sheet: Assisting Parents/Caregivers in Coping with Collective Traumas (2021)
- Fact Sheet: Talking to Children about War (2023) Available in English, Ukrainian, Russian, German, Japanese, Hungarian and Polish Fact Sheet: After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal (2005) Available in English, Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, German, Norwegian, and Romanian
- Fact Sheet: Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event (2010)
- Fact Sheet: Tips for Parents and Caregivers on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events (2002) World Health Organization, Guide: Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide (2020) Available in over two dozen languages with accompanying audio exercises available Save the Children,
- Guide: Relaxation Activities to Do at Home with Kids (n.d.)
Learning About Muslims and Islam
- Switchboard:
Resources on Islamophobia
- Learning for Justice, Classroom Resources: Countering Islamophobia(n.d.)
- Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), Toolkit: Countering Islamophobia (n.d.)
- Yaqeen Institute, Website: Yaqeen Institute (n.d.)
Learning about Jews and Judaism
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Encyclopedia Entry: Introduction to Judaism (n.d.)
- Stroum Center for Jewish Studies, University of Washington, Website: Judaism, Jewish History, and Anti-Jewish Prejudice: An Overview (n.d.)
Resources on Antisemitism
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Encyclopedia: Defining Antisemitism (n.d.)
- Classroom Resources: Educational Models Based on Podcasts (n.d.)
- Classroom Resources: Teaching Materials on Antisemitism and Racism (n.d.)
- Antisemitism Explained (n.d.)
- U.S. Department of State: Defining Antisemitism (n.d.)
