Understanding the Impact of Implicit Bias - NCWWI

Understanding the Impact of Implicit Bias

Jennifer L. Kelman, Ph.D.

Director, Child Welfare Academy, UMB, SSW

Tiffany Hancock, LCSW-C

Assistant Director, Child Welfare Academy, UMB, SSW

Meet Your Presenters

Jennifer Kelman University of Maryland, School of Social Work Director of the Child Welfare Training Academy

Tiffany Hancock University of Maryland, School of Social Work Assistant Director of the Child Welfare Training Academy

? Men are better leaders. ? Native Americans love to gamble. ? Elderly people are frail and in poor health. ? People with disabilities are less capable. ? Females are not good at science or math. ? African American women are "angry". ? Christians are homophobic. ? Women in the workforce are all on the "mommy track". ? Blondes are stupid. ? Jewish people are greedy and money hungry. ? Men are tough. Women are sensitive. ? Teenagers are trouble makers. ? White people can't dance. ? Middle Easterners hate America. ? White people are racist. ? People who are overweight are lazy. ? Most Irish are alcoholics. ? Italians are very emotional. ? African American men are good at basketball. ? Hispanics are illegal immigrants. ? Asians are smart. ? Asian females are quiet.

Learning Objectives

Define, explain and identify examples of implicit bias.

Examine the root causes and impact of implicit bias at the individual and societal level.

Explore and articulate the potential impact of implicit bias on training design and delivery.

Outline actionable strategies for addressing implicit bias at the individual and organizational level. Examine tools and strategies for addressing the impact of implicit bias on training design and delivery.

Courageous Conversations

Stay Engaged

Experience Discomfort

Speak Your Truth

Expect and Accept Non-

Closure

Adapted from Glenn Singleton and Curtis Linton, Courageous Conversations about Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools. 2006.

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