Bridging the gap workshop (Virtual)

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Contact SFJ Programs & Services for group rates (programs@strategiesjustice.com) Take the free Pre-Workshop Preparation lesson (estimate time 15 minutes) to understand what to expect. Targeted Audience: Community Oversight Boards Criminal Justice/Criminology Studies Activist/Advocate Faith-Based Organization Leader System-Impacted Sworn Law Enforcement Non-Sworn Law Enforcement Professionals Retired Law Enforcement Professionals Description goals: This interactive two-part workshop prepares participants to hold internal and external conversations on bridging the communication gap between the community and law enforcement. This workshop has two key emphases: Utilize critical thinking techniques to bridge the gap between police departments and the communities they serve. Utilize structures such as community oversight boards to create community and police connections. The Bridging the Gap workshop focuses on compassion, community, respect, trust, and unity. Learning objectives This workshop was created to gain a greater understanding of how to utilize critical thinking to enhance communication and trust between law enforcement and its community By attending this workshop, participants will be able to Distinguish between the different types of biases we hold and describe how it impacts our decision making Utilize critical thinking techniques to iimpact decision making Examine communication gaps between community and police departments

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