Cultural Diversity Introduction to Law Public Safety Corrections

Cultural Diversity Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security: UNIT 2

Were there any words you learned today that you weren’t already familiar with? Which ones? Introduction: 1. Read Aloud: To End Racism, stop focusing on race Work: 1. Introduce Unit 2 Vocabulary 2. Vocabulary Hunt/Vocabulary Journal 3. Review Definitions/Meaning Closing: 1. Answer EQ

Unit 2 Key Terms Culture Subculture Cuisine Distinctive Diversity Multiculturalism Impartial Demographics

Unit 2 Key Terms with definitions Culture: the beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people Subculture: a group of people within a culture that differentiates themselves from the larger culture Cuisine: the range of food prepared by a restaurant, country, or person Distinctive: uniquely characteristic of a person, group, or thing Diversity: ethnic variety, as well as socioeconomic and gender variety, in a group, society, or institution Multiculturalism: relating to, consisting of, or participating in the cultures of different countries, ethnic groups, or religions Impartial: having no direct involvement or interest and not favoring one person or side more than another Demographics: the characteristics of a human population

Why is it important for Law and Justice Professionals to be sensitive to other cultures? Introduction: 1. Read Aloud Work: 1. Teach cultural diversity 2. Complete Diversity Comparison Closing: 1. Answer the EQ

If the World were 100 People! How many? : Men: Women: Would be able to read/write: Have a college degree: Would live in poverty: Would have electricity: THE TRUTH: 100 People: A World Portrait

Culture �Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.

Subculture �A group having social, economic, ethnic, or other traits distinctive enough to distinguish it from others within the same culture or society. �Gamers �Hiphop �Skater �Jocks

Diversity �The state of being diverse; variety. �A range of different things. What makes you different from me? What makes her different from him? What makes us different from them?

How does cultural diversity affect law and justice professionals? Introduction: 1. Read Aloud Work: 1. Teach Affects of Diversity 2. Complete Cultural Comparison Chart Closing: 1. Answer EQ

Bad Relations The Problem: � Poor relations between community members and law enforcement officers can lead to feelings of distrust, anger and fear. Today it is easy for citizens to think law enforcement agencies have unfair policies and for peace officers to feel unfairly blamed for social problems and underappreciated for the work they accomplish. There are four key aspects to this dilemma: � Race, culture and class background � Rapidly changing demographics � Community history and politics � The Culture of law enforcement work itself

Solution! �Building trust and partnerships with culturally diverse communities through respect, dialogue, cooperation, appropriate and effective consultation and communication; �Reducing crime and violence and the community’s fear of crime �Building a committed and confident workforce by recruiting and retaining the right people, and fully developing the talents of people we have by providing career and development opportunities as well as reward and recognition for competent practices.

Conflict Resolution Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security: UNIT 2

Why are conflict resolution skills so important to law and justice professionals? Introduction: 1. Read Aloud Work: 1. Teach Conflict Resolution 2. Create Conflict Scenarios for L&J Professionals Closing: 1. Answer EQ

What is the definition of conflict? �A disagreement through which the parties involved perceive a threat to their needs, interests or concerns.

Why do people dislike police? �Police say “NO” �Police tell us we are WRONG �Police enforce RULES �Police are AUTHORITY �Think about your parents and how you view them as figures of authority. Do you respect them? Do you ridicule them? Even if they were truly deficient, can you remember ways in which they tried to exert a positive influence?

What are some effective conflict resolution techniques? �Re-evaluate what you need. �Listen to the needs of the other party(s). �Attack the problem, compliment the person. �Verbal Judo: 1. Be polite, professional, calm 2. State your needs 3. Explain your needs 4. Let them get mad, while you get results

Scenario Guidelines �Groups of 4 or less. �No violence or vulgar language. �Your scenario must include: 1. Characters (Names, Personalities) 2. A beginning, middle, and end (Show your knowledge of conflict resolution) 3. A written dialogue that I can read. 4. An explanation of the conflict and the solution.

How should police and security professionals respond to conflict? Introduction: 1. Read Aloud Work: 1. Teach Tactics 2. Act out Scenarios Closing: 1. Answer EQ

Arriving �Park a block away or on the other side of the building. �LOOK and LISTEN �STOP any violence = ME, US, THEM Domestic Violence Call - You. Tube

On the Scene �CALM, CONTROL, COMMUNICATE �Separate the parties involved and witnesses �Do not let them see or hear each other �Make sure you see everyone �NO HANDS IN POCKETS �WEAVER STANCE �Let them talk

Options for a solution �Arrest �Separate �Recommend Counseling �Advise parties on the civil courts process �DO NOT TRY TO MAKE ANYONE APOLOGIZE, SHAKE HANDS, ETC…. YOU ARE NOT A KIDNIGARTEN TEACHER.