Undoing the institutional racism in policing becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Undoing the institutional racism in policing, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →The racial differentiation of policing in America has been widely researched and documented (Walker & Katz, 2008); Wilson & Kelling, 1982; Eck & Spelman, 1987; Braga et al., 1999). However, until recently there has been little focus on changing the policies, procedures, and laws governing police officers. This has led to the continued acts of racism of police officers across the country and the ongoing systemic racism that results in the discrepancies in the outcomes between Black and White people. In the past year, there has been an increased focus on changing police practices in hopes of undoing the racism that exists and moving to more equitable practices; however, most of them will likely fail to change officer behavior. This talk will focus on the reasons that most initiatives will fail and how to solve this using the science of behavior. It will first provide a functional perspective of policing in the United States followed by recommendations to address the maintaining consequences of racist practices. Finally, the talk will focus on one of the solutions by providing a case study of intervention with a local police department.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | General |
Dr. Natalie A. Parks, PhD, BCBA-D, IBA, LBA, CPBC is a distinguished leader in applied behavior analysis and a passionate advocate for social justice. As CEO of Dr. Natalie Inc. and co-owner of multiple organizations, she uses behavioral science to promote equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive leadership. With over two decades of experience in ABA, leadership development, and organizational culture, Dr. Parks has authored several influential works, including The Behavior of Social Justice and the forthcoming From Unintentional Racist to Genuine Ally. Recognized for her unwavering commitment to allyship, particularly in supporting professional Black women, Dr. Parks inspires others to take courageous, action-driven steps toward dismantling systemic injustice.
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