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Anti-Racism Work at IMPACT Chicago

IMPACT Chicago seeks to be actively anti-racist in our work, and we join in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. While IMPACT Chicago's classes focus primarily on gender-based and sexual violence, people cannot, and must not, be asked to separate parts of their identity and deal with only one at a time. 

As such, IMPACT Chicago acknowledges that gender-based and sexual violence are intrinsically tied to racism, and we have taken steps to address this reality in our curriculum. We commit to specific, targeted actions to identify, challenge, and dismantle systemic racism, both within our organization, and within the broader societies in which we work.

We welcome support, feedback, critiques, and challenges.

IMPACT & Racism
This section provides a deeper explanation of how IMPACT Chicago views the connection between gender-based violence and race-based violence.

What We've Done
Our anti-racism efforts have manifested in curriculum changes, instructor training, dialogues, community partnerships, and other ways. This section shares some highlights of those efforts.

Where We're Headed
We commit to doing this work with humility and in a spirit of curiosity and growth, and we accept that we will make mistakes. We welcome feedback as a resource for our learning and evolution. This section highlights a set of specific goals which we are sharing in an effort to be transparent and accountable.

Contact Us

312.971.7119

Our Mission

IMPACT Chicago teaches self-defense to  women, girls, and ​people with disabilities, so they can prevent, minimize, and  stop violence.

Mailing Address

4057 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60618

Designed by  Nate Tracy-Amoroso
  • Home
  • Statement on COVID-19
  • Programs
    • Core Program
    • IMPACT for Girls
    • What is IMPACT Program
    • Advanced Programs
    • IMPACT:Ability
    • Workshops >
      • Online Workshops
    • Schedule 2023
  • Register
    • Core Program
    • IMPACT for Girls
    • What is IMPACT
    • Advanced Programs
    • Workshops
    • Payment Options
  • Blog
  • Support
    • Donate Now
    • Volunteer
    • Refer a Friend
    • Receive IMPACT Updates
    • Become an Instructor
  • About Us
    • Our Mission and Approach
    • Gender Inclusivity
    • Anti-Racism >
      • IMPACT & Racism
      • What We've Done
      • Where We're Headed
    • Instructors
    • Board and Admin Staff
    • Frequently Asked Questions