International Conference of Police Chaplains

1. International Conference of Police Chaplains B12 – Sensitivity and Diversity B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013

2. Training Objectives • An understanding of sensitivity and diversity • An understanding of who we are in relation to other peoples or communities • A history of police chaplaincy • An understanding of the police chaplain’s role relative to diversity B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013

3. Training Objectives • Recommendations of how to overcome prejudice • Examples of universal human needs • Levels of cross-cultural sensitivity • Ways to bridge the gap of diversity B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013

4. Diversity • Differing from one another • Composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013

5. Prejudice An adverse opinion or learning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge; an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, a group, race, or their supposed characteristics B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013

6. Bigotry Obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013

7. Racism Racism is a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. Racism goes beyond prejudice. Racism is the power to enforce one’s prejudices. It can be practiced by individuals, groups, or institutions. Institutions that possess power can perpetuate racism through their personnel, policies, practices, structures, and foundations to subordinate or exploit people. B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013

8. Basic Values • A commitment to racial justice and reconciliation cannot be pursued in isolation from other justice issues • Affirm the worth of all human beings • Affirm the significance and differences of cultures • Work toward a community that celebrates cultural diversity shaped by the knowledge/truth that every person is made in the image of God B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013

9. Bridging the Gap of Diversity • Participate in your local ministerial alliance • Be part of an ecumenical Bible study with clergy of other denominations • Utilize the resources of your local library, school system, college, etc. • Eat at your local ethnic restaurants and participate in ethnic/cultural festivals • Ask questions/interview people; hear their stories B12 - Sensitivity and Diversity - Revised June 2013