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

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Were there any words you learned today that you werent 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

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

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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 or part of it, especially its size, growth, density, distribution, and statistics regarding birth, marriage, disease, and death

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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

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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 Portrait100 People: A World Portrait

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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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 communitys 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.

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

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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

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

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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?

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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

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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.

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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

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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 - YouTube

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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

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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.