Rethinking Implicit Bias Training - Connie Morris

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Résumé :
Rethinking Implicit Bias Training critically examines the concept of implicit bias, particularly within the context of police training and the broader societal implications of racism. It guides students through the intricate world of criminal justice, highlighting contemporary issues critical to cultivating justice and empathy within the profession. Students explore the subtle workings of implicit bias and see how it affects behavior, decision-making, and the broader landscape of law enforcement in our society. The text offers readers the information and tools they need to facilitate change within the discipline. They learn how to recognize and overcome bias, encourage open and constructive dialogues, and challenge systematic inequalities. Each chapter includes objectives, key terms, and reflective questions to facilitate deeper engagement with the content. Rethinking Implicit Bias Training is designed to help students develop increased self-awareness and a vision for a future in which inclusivity, responsibility, and empathy are the pillars of the criminal justice system. The text is well suited for courses in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, and law enforcement training programs....

Biographie:
Connie M. Morris, M.S. is the founder of Morris Bias Initiatives LLC and a former law enforcement officer. She held numerous roles, including field training officer, special response officer, drug enforcement officer, and more. Her contributions extended to teaching Police Academy courses on cultural competence patrol operations and police procedures. Morris holds a Master of Science in criminal justice administration from Ferris State University and authored a groundbreaking thesis titled What is Missing from Police Implicit Bias Training, laying the foundation for Rethinking Implicit Bias Training. With her diverse expertise, she strives to advance equitable practices in the criminal justice system.

Sommaire:
Rethinking Implicit Bias Training critically examines the concept of implicit bias, particularly within the context of police training and the broader societal implications of racism. It guides students through the intricate world of criminal justice, highlighting contemporary issues critical to cultivating justice and empathy within the profession. Students explore the subtle workings of implicit bias and see how it affects behavior, decision-making, and the broader landscape of law enforcement in our society. The text offers readers the information and tools they need to facilitate change within the discipline. They learn how to recognize and overcome bias, encourage open and constructive dialogues, and challenge systematic inequalities. Each chapter includes objectives, key terms, and reflective questions to facilitate deeper engagement with the content. Rethinking Implicit Bias Training is designed to help students develop increased self-awareness and a vision for a future in which inclusivity, responsibility, and empathy are the pillars of the criminal justice system. The text is well suited for courses in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, and law enforcement training programs....