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Uncomfortable Conversations Series (2 days)
Overrepresentation and Disproportionality of BAME Young Men in the Criminal Justice System £85
Unconscious Bias Within the Youth Justice System £85

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Uncomfortable Conversations Series: Overrepresentation and Disproportionality of BAME Young Men in the Criminal Justice System

"The disproportionately high numbers of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) offenders and the poor outcomes they face in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) have been drawn to the attention of successive governments, voluntary and public sector agencies for decades. The situation has frequently been the subject of independent scrutiny and attempted institutional reform. Yet despite this, poor results persist; arguably, we have now reached a critical point. There is now a greater disproportionality in the number of black people in prisons in the UK than in the United States." (The Young Review 2014, Executive Summary).

Course Content

What does this course cover?
This course examines the issue of racial disproportionality within the youth justice system and explores how the growing disproportionality of BAME children and young people in the system can be best addressed. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of what, if any, distinct needs this group has, and how these can be met. It will also consider whether current diversionary interventions for BAME children and young people involved in crime are sufficiently ‘culturally competent’.

Explore the reasons for disproportionality and overrepresentation within the Criminal Justice System
Understanding how institutional and societal barriers can potentially impede real progress within the arena of overrepresentation
Examine the issues specific to BAME young people within the Youth Justice System
Inform effective practice for addressing over representation and reducing reoffending
Explore strategies and resources that offer practical approaches to addressing disproportionality

Who is this course for?
The course targeted to Youth Justice professionals and probation staff, however is open to all those with an interest in crime prevention and reduction and the rehabilitation of offenders, including education staff and youth workers.

Uncomfortable Conversations Series: Unconscious Bias Within the Youth Justice System

This training course is targeted towards youth justice practitioners and aims to enhance awareness of unconscious bias with the context of the racial disproportionality and overrepresentation of young BAME people within the youth justice system. The training is intended to increase understanding of this complex issue and explore strategies and techniques to reduce the potential for UB to adversely impact upon practice. This course is for YOS case workers, probation staff, youth workers and the wider workforce who work directly with young BAME offenders.

AIMS

To identify the definition of unconscious bias (UB)
Develop a clear understanding of the science and behaviour of UB
Explore the ‘Organisational Unconscious’ across various institutions
Examine evidence-based research for UB within the Criminal Justice System
Support practitioners to identify their own UB and associated triggers and drivers
Increase awareness of how to avoid UB in everyday practice
Develop strategies and practical steps towards better and bias-free decision-making processes

OUTCOMES

Have a better understanding of the science behind unconscious bias
Enhanced knowledge of research and evidence base for UB across social institutions
Increased awareness of how UB within the CJS can impact upon disproportionality and overrepresentation
Useful techniques and strategies for identifying personal bias and avoiding suboptimal reasoning
Strengthened approaches to improve decision making processes whilst reducing likelihood of UB
Better understanding of how to eliminate discrimination based on UB and inequality
Develop a greater sense of self-awareness and mindfulness in working with BAME young people within the YJS

Dates
09.30am - 4.00pm Thurs 20 - Fri 21 Sept 2018

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The Uncomfortable Conversations Series: 2-Day BAME Training Course - LONDON