Dynamic Trainings for Effective Courtroom Interactions
This diversity training begins with an introduction to Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim Americans, including in the court system. This is followed by an overview of the Muslim American community, including its history, demographics, and major traditions and practices. The training then looks at best practices for actual court cases, and cultural competency considerations for court interactions with Muslims, including an overview of the family system, modesty and gender interactions, as well as mental health considerations and taboo issues such as domestic violence and drugs. The training concludes with suggested protocols for supporting the religious practices of incarcerated Muslims, including diet, gender interaction, prayer, and fasting. Available in 1- and 2- hour formats.
This diversity training consists of speakers representing the Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu communities. The interreligious panel provides an overview of potential challenges faced by people of various religious backgrounds when accessing court services, including bias and discrimination. Speakers provide an understanding of religious practices that might impact court interactions as well as strategies for preventing bias, accommodating religious practices, and helping to promote an inclusive and equitable court system. Available in 2-, 3- and 4- hour segments with exercises and break-out groups.
This diversity training consists of speakers representing the Black, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous, Jewish, and Muslim communities. The interethnic panel begins by describing the history of racism against their groups, the racialization of Muslims and Jews, and the many ways that prevalent stereotypes are internalized by society and contribute to implicit bias, which can lead to bigotry and discrimination, including in court. The panel continues by providing what they want court officials to know about them that challenges prevailing stereotypes, and concludes with tools to prevent bias and help build a more inclusive and equitable court system. Available in 2-, 3- and 4- hour segments with exercises and break-out groups.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Topics
Past Clients
This is what government staff have said about ING’s diversity trainings:
“The Cities Association of Santa Clara County (CASCC) partnered with the Islamic Networks Group (ING) to provide an interactive, informative and engaging panel of interfaith, interracial speakers to speak to the elected officials of the fifteen cities in Santa Clara County. ING curated the panelists, coordinated the logistics and ultimately synthesized a program that informed elected officials of racial and religious context to our current challenges and provided specific goals that only elected officials can achieve. ING was extremely easy to work with and produced an event that was seamless and highly engaging while provoking thought and challenges. I will be using ING again for another organization I lead and highly recommend working with them to produce content appropriate for any professional setting.”
– Mayor Marico Sayoc of Los Gatos
“This was a very educational panel and presentation by the speakers today [Muslim, Jewish, African American, Asian American, Indigenous, and Hispanic]. Anyone who hasn’t had or taken the time to learn the roots of structural and historical elements of racism, colorism and what we can do about it would gain a great deal from this panel.”
– City Employee
“I like the very diverse, qualified, well-spoken panel. I think everybody would benefit from these panels on a more regular basis, especially as racial/ cultural/ religious tensions rise in our escalating political climate.”
– City Employee, California
