Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Attaining Cultural Proficiency in Behavioral Health and Crook Justice

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Hosted by The Council of State Federal Governments (CSG) Justice Center and Bureau of Justice Support (BJA), in involvement with the Policy Research Study Associates (PRA)

Cultural proficiency is important for effectively executing criminal justice and behavioral health programs. Even though lots of behavioral health and criminal justice professionals comprehend that cultural proficiency is crucial, they frequently do not understand what it suggests, what it involves, and/or how to attain it. This field-wide webinar will (1) describe cultural proficiency and its differing elements; (2) show its value through real-life information and data; (3) describe when it’s needed to be culturally skilled; and (4) describe how to accomplish cultural proficiency by concentrating on racial equity. Individuals will likewise have the ability to gain from cultural proficiency professionals and program leaders who have actually effectively carried out cultural proficiency in numerous settings and programs.

Speakers:
Lisa Maye, Elder Job Partner, Policy Research Study Associates
Melissa Stein, Elder Research Study Partner, Policy Research Study Associates
Demetrius Thomas, Deputy Program Director, Behavioral Health Department, CSG Justice Center

May 27, 2021.

http://criminaljusticecourses.net/attaining-cultural-proficiency-in-behavioral-health-and-crook-justice/

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