Implicit Bias and Making Quality Decisions

Target Audience:
This training was developed for all child welfare professionals including jurists, court staff, prosecutors, attorneys, LGALs, CPS and foster care workers, tribes, private agencies, law enforcement, mental health providers, and education professionals.

Background and Purpose:
This full-day training includes presentations from two national experts who will provide participants with information on how bias can influence decision-making in all youth-serving agencies and strategies to make quality decisions to improve work performance.

Speakers:
National expert Rita Cameron Wedding, Ph.D. serves as faculty to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and is the Chair of the department of Women’s Studies at Sacramento State University. Colorblindness, stereotyping, implicit bias and institutional racism can create a bias effect that results in subtle differences in the application of policies and procedures and therefore how children and their families are served. Dr. Cameron Wedding will explore the “bias effect” and provide participants with intervention strategies that can improve outcomes for youth in all systems.

Business Psychologist, Roger Hall, Ph.D., has extensive experience in providing professionals throughout the county with training to enhance their lives and work performance. Our brains are overloaded with information that impacts our ability to make objective decisions. Participants will learn about positive cognitive strategies to help achieve desired long-term outcomes and manage information overload.

FAQs

Is registration required?
Yes. Registration is required and on-site registration is not available. Please do not register to attend this training unless you have scheduling flexibility and have received the necessary authorization to attend. Excessive nonattendance without prior cancellation will result in limited access to future CWS training events.

Who should I contact with questions?
For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322. For questions regarding the training content, please contact Elizabeth Henderson, SCAO-CWS Management Analyst, at HendersonE@courts.mi.gov or 517-373­-2621.

Can I update my registration information?
Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial: http://help.eventbrite.com/customer/en_us/portal/articles/430100-how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information

Do I have to print and bring my registration confirmation to the event?
No. There will be a sign in sheet at the SCAO-CWS registration desk outside of the meeting room.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No. Please use the attendee's name only.

When do I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within one week of the training. The certificates are for proof of attendance and tracking of participation hours.

What attire do you recommend?
Room temperature can fluctuate throughout the day. Please plan accordingly and dress in layers.

Is food provided?
Lunch and coffee will be provided to participants; however, due to grant restrictions, we are unable to provide breakfast or snacks. Additional meals and snacks are the responsibility of the participant.

What meeting room will the training be in?
The training will be held in the Ballroom.