Minority individuals, who are disproportionately represented in correctional settings, often face barriers to accessing and receiving effective mental health care while incarcerated. This session will delve into the complex dynamics of cultural competency in treating mental health issues in minority populations during incarceration.

Educational Objectives

• Explain the complex needs of minority populations in correctional settings
• Identify the skills needed to provide culturally competent mental health care
• Demonstrate increased awareness of implicit bias and its impact on treatment

Level: Basic