Three Dynamic Trainings to Foster Safer Communities
This diversity training begins with an overview of the Muslim American community, including its history, demographics, and major traditions and practices. The training then provides an introduction to Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim Americans, before discussing common types of hate crimes and strategies for preventing or responding to them. This is followed by a discussion of best practices for day-to-day interactions with Muslims and concludes with a description of common Muslim institutions and tips for interaction with them. These diversity trainings are POST-certified and available in two-, four-, and eight-hour formats.
This diversity training consists of speakers representing the Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu communities. The interreligious panel provides an overview of the challenges faced by various faith communities, including religious bias and hate crimes. Speakers provide strategies for preventing or responding to hate crimes, tips for accommodating religious practices that might impact interaction with these communities, and best practices when entering their houses of worship. Available in two-, three-, and four-hour formats with exercises and break-out groups.
This diversity training consists of speakers representing the Black, Indigenous, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, 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 prejudice, discrimination, and hate crimes. The panelists then discuss what they want law enforcement to know about them that challenges prevailing stereotypes, and conclude with tools to counter bigotry, and help prevent and respond to hate crimes. Available in two-, three-, and four- hour formats with exercises and break-out groups.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Topics
What law enforcement leaders have said about ING’s diversity trainings:
“I thought that the training was outstanding. It was relevant, informative, and engaging while remaining within the allotted time we gave you. I think this is a training all public officials could benefit from, and I learned a lot about Islam and Muslims that I did not know. Everything I learned can be put to practical use and will ensure that we continue to offer the highest standards of service to all members of our community.”
– Commander, Police Department, California
“I thought it was an extremely valuable training, especially in today’s day and age with all the misunderstandings and misperceptions of the Muslim community. I had a lot of takeaways, and I feel it will help my staff and me develop better relationships with the Muslim community and better respond to their needs. I highly recommend this training.”
– Captain, Police Department, California
