Cultural competence manual

Cultural competence has been integrated in the health care context for many years, “recognized as a critical component of effective health care practice.” 2 In the context of legal services, cultural competence serves as an important tool to enhance the quality of . 2 Cultural Competency in Mental Health Peer-run Programs and Self-help Groups Introduction This tool was created to help mental health, consumer-operated programs and self-help groups assess their own cultural competency. By using it, you’ll identify the ways in. Defining Culture and Cultural Competence • Culture refers to integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language, thoughts, actions, customs, beliefs, values and institutions that unite a group of people. • Cultural competence is the capability of effectively interacting with people from different cultures.

Making CLaS happen Six Areas for Action -2 2 Making CLAS Happen () | Chapter 1: Foster Cultural Competence Introduction Since the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards were issued in , the concept of cultural competence has evolved. 19 Standards and Indicators for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice 19 Standard 1. Ethics and Values 22 Standard 2. Self-Awareness 24 Standard 3. Cross-Cultural Knowledge 28 Standard 4. Cross-Cultural Skills 32 Standard 5. Service Delivery 35 Standard 6. Empowerment and Advocacy 38 Standard 7. Diverse Workforce. that cultural competence is an ongoing learning process integral and central to daily supervision. Cultural Competence Cultural competence refers to the process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and.

Examination of Cultural Competence in Social Service Agencies. Research on Social Work Practice, 2(2), Purpose To measure cultural competence at the agency/organizational level. Description The checklist of cultural competence provides a tool for self-assessment of cultural competence at the agency level. This checklist can. Cultural Competence Plan Development Checklist 13 Evaluating Cultural Competence 15 Available Tools for Program Evaluation 16 Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) 17 Promoting Cultural Diversity Self-Assessment (PCDSA) 39 Certification of Language Competence 51 Survey for Clients to Assess Program’s Cultural Competence that cultural competence is an ongoing learning process integral and central to daily supervision. Cultural Competence Cultural competence refers to the process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and.