While representing a disproportionate percentage of the incarcerated population, minority individuals often face barriers to accessing and receiving effective mental health care within correctional settings. This workshop 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