About BitI
We exists to awaken the power of healing, community, and transformation in the world. Through dynamic professional development training, we equip individuals, leaders and changemakers to repair divides, ignite hope, and co-create a future where communities everywhere flourish.
BFDI International Training Institute (BITI) was established to fulfill the visionary 1978 mandate of Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI): to create a premier training institute with national recognition. Officially launched in 2018, BITI stands as a self-sustaining leader in comprehensive professional development services for youth, families, organizations, and institutions. We are the pacesetter for quality, innovation, and transformative practices that change lives and strengthen communities.
As a premier provider of Professional Development Trainings, BITI delivers far more than workshops or seminars—we create transformative learning experiences that reshape the way individuals, organizations, and systems think, act, and lead. Our trainings are designed to be comprehensive, evidence-informed, and results-driven, blending theory with real-world application so that participants leave not only with knowledge, but with practical tools they can immediately apply in their daily work and communities.
BITI’s professional development offerings address critical areas such as Restorative Practices, Restorative Justice, Family Group Decision Making, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Restorative Leadership, ad beyoned. BITI also provides real-application trainings in the areas of job readiness, career development, financial literacy, and more. Each training is crafted to inspire deep reflection, encourage courageous conversations, and build lasting skills that translate into stronger relationships, healthier environments, and more effective leadership.
We partner with leaders across education, justice systems, corporations, non-profits, and community organizations, tailoring our approach to meet diverse needs while maintaining a consistent focus on equity, accountability, and transformation. By integrating healing-centered practices into professional development, we not only build capacity but also foster resilience, empathy, and innovation within organizations and the communities they serve.
BITI’s commitment is to create measurable and sustainable impact. Our trainings ignite cultural shifts, strengthen institutional effectiveness, and prepare leaders to navigate complex challenges with clarity and purpose. Ultimately, we help build a more connected, equitable world where professional development becomes a pathway to healing, empowerment, and generational transformation.
More than a training institute, BITI is a catalyst for environmental and cultural transformation—advancing youth development, restorative communities, restorative justice, and peaceful workplaces.
STATEMENT OF EQUITY
BITI believes in the value and morality of inclusion and believes that as human beings our fates are inextricable: “I am because We are”. As an active participant and supporter of the work of Policy Link, BITI has adopted the definition of Equity as defined by Policy Link. “Equity is just and fair inclusion into a society in which all participate, prosper and reach their full potential. Unlocking the promise of the nation by unleashing the promise in us all“.
more than a training institute
Youth Development
BITI believes in the limitless potential of young people to shape a more just, compassionate, and peaceful world.We are committed to nurturing the next generation by equipping them with practices that build civil societies rooted in respect, accountability, and community. Through our dynamic professional development trainings, youth learn not only to embrace their unique gifts, talents, and abilities, but also to apply them in ways that inspire transformation in their homes, strengthen relationships in their schools, and uplift entire communities.
At BITI, we don’t just prepare youth for the future—we empower them to lead it. By cultivating vision, resilience, and restorative practices, we help young people step boldly into their purpose as change-makers who heal divides, create opportunities, and carry forward a legacy of equity and hope.
Community Outreach
BITI is committed to building strong, resilient communities where every resident is truly seen, heard, and valued.We believe that thriving communities are born when voices are respected, stories are honored, and collective wisdom is embraced. Through intentional engagement, clear communication, and shared expectations, BITI helps neighborhoods and organizations establish restorative norms that foster trust, cooperation, and accountability.
Our work goes beyond conversation—it is about transformation. When communities come together in authentic dialogue, they gain the power to heal historic divides, resolve conflicts, and chart a collective path toward equity and justice. By cultivating spaces where residents can collaborate, problem-solve, and dream together, BITI equips communities to produce favorable outcomes that are not only sustainable, but also life-giving.
At BITI, we envision communities as ecosystems of possibility—places where peace is practiced, relationships are restored, and every individual contributes to building a legacy of strength, unity, and hope for generations to come.
Peaceful Workplaces
BITI is committed to transforming workplaces into environments where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. We believe that true organizational strength is measured not only by productivity, but by the courage to prioritize mental health and the willingness to build cultures grounded in equality, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Through our trainings and partnerships, BITI supports leaders and teams in bravely confronting the stigma surrounding mental health, fostering open dialogue, and creating systems of care that honor the whole person. We help workplaces move beyond diversity checklists to cultivate cultures of belonging, where differences are celebrated, barriers are dismantled, and every voice is respected.
Our vision is to see workplaces become models of healing and transformation—spaces where justice is not just spoken, but practiced; where equity is not just promised, but lived; and where individuals bring their full selves to work without fear, but with pride and purpose. By equipping organizations with restorative practices, BITI helps leaders turn challenges into opportunities, conflicts into growth, and workplaces into communities of trust and innovation.
At BITI, we know that when workplaces embrace mental health, equity, and justice, they not only change the lives of their employees—they change the trajectory of communities and society at large.
Restorative Justice
BITI is committed to reimagining justice by engaging systems, communities, and individuals in restorative processes that bring healing and wholeness. We work alongside justice systems to host victim–offender conferencesthat move beyond punishment to focus on repairing harm, restoring relationships, and rebuilding trust.
In these sacred spaces, offenders are challenged to take full accountability for their actions, not only through words but through meaningful steps toward repair. Victims, in turn, are given the opportunity to be heard, to share the depth of their pain, and to begin a journey of healing from trauma in an environment that honors their dignity and truth.
This process extends far beyond the individuals directly involved—it ripples outward, fostering community reintegration that transforms fractured neighborhoods into villages of empathy, resilience, and support. Restorative practices remind us that justice is not simply about what laws are broken, but about who has been harmed and how we can collectively make things right.
At BITI, we envision a justice system rooted in humanity—one that sees every person’s potential to change, every community’s capacity to heal, and every act of accountability as a step toward lasting peace and shared transformation.