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Several articles devoted to cultural competency
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Some tips for examining your own personal communication patterns for racial or ethnic bias
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professional development needs to incorporate the perspective of difference and diversity aiming not only to raise cultural awareness by gaining knowledge but also cultural sensitivity through experiences that challenge ones respective cultural identities and their influence on understanding and acceptance of others
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A directory of web sites addressing issues related to cultural competency
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Concrete suggestions from the Child Welfare League of America
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In a multicultural society each community offers a rich and diverse ethnic heritage that, if fully explored and understood, will play an important role in the development of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problem prevention programs that focus on strengthening cultural resiliency and protective factors
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Interactive site about race, racism and life
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A youth written ezine focusing on the issues of multiculturalism and anti-racism
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A gathering place for researchers and Asian/Pacific Islander communities to engage in dialogue about issues relevant to violence prevention in API communities. The website offers current research and resources
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This site has a number of online tests that measure unconscious, or automatic, biases
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This article presents a discussion of the need for early interventionists to develop awareness of certain cultural assumptions underlying their practice
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Meet the challenges of providing HIV/STD and sexuality education to culturally diverse groups. Using a four step model, this resource helps build the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to reach all groups of young people
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This site has a wealth of resources from the Australian literature
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Understanding the cultures of the youth we serve requires more than words and good intentions. The journey toward cultural competence requires the willingness to experience, learn from those experiences, and act
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An article on cultural competence in mental health services and education
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An annotated bibliography from the Child Welfare League of America
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Links to organizations, general information, training workshops and conferences, policy resources, and implementation resources
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In attempting to define the phrase, it is critical to point out that "cultural competence" is not a fixed characteristic of an agency, rather it is an on-going developmental process engaged in by agencies and individuals to address diversity in the community service area
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Cultural issues and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health
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The purpose of the Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Project is to assist state Title V Maternal and Child Health and CSHCN programs to design, implement and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery and support systems
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A bibliography from Quick Find On-line Clearinghouse
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For health professionals, sensitivity to the cultural, ethnic, linguistic and social diversity among young people helps to avert problems and misunderstandings, improves satisfaction for all concerned and leads to better outcomes
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Cultural Competence