Inclusiveness and Diversity Training Resources

National CASA World of Difference Diversity Manual and Video

Manual addressing recruiting, hiring and developing a diversity plan—and providing references including sample training templates and national resources related to diversity and inclusion. Open a PDF of A World of Difference (48 MB).

The companion video that can be used for board, staff and volunteer training and discussions around diversity in the context of CASA/GAL programs. Watch the video.

National Multicultural Institute (NMCI)

http://www.nmci.org/leadership_institutes/schedule.html

Provides web-based trainings, publications, coaching and mentoring, and a yearly conference.

Audience: Employees and volunteers looking to improve cultural competency and skills working in diverse environments.

$10-$170 (Publications only)

Prism International

http://www.prismdiversity.com/

Offers consulting, internet-based and in-person training on cross cultural communication, harassment prevention, and diversity and inclusion.

Audience: Programs target working professionals in public, private, and non-profit fields to improve working efficiency, competence in conflict resolution, and diversity sensitivity skills.

$10-$20 (Publications only)

The People's Institute

http://www.pisab.org/

Provides training workshops with dialogue, presentations, and role-playing, provides web-lectures, and runs conferences with training and workshops yearly. “Undoing Racism” training is intended to provide tools to confront societal and institutional racism.

Audience: Workshops are for individuals, communities, organizations and institutions wishing to help in dismantling systemic racism within their organizations.

$350 a person (Workshops)

Knowing Who You Are Training

Casey Family Programs: Knowing Who You Are Training. Provided by National CASA Association

Offers a three-part diversity training system through e-learning, videos, and in-person consulting. http://www.casey.org/Resources/Initiatives/KnowingWhoYouAre/

Audience: Training targets CASA/GAL, social workers, judges, and other stakeholders in the Child Welfare System.

Free (Video and e-learning)

Center For Healing Racism

http://www.centerhealingracism.org/

The Center for Healing Racism believes that the human race is essentially one and that racism is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. It is our goal to open up a dialogue that will educate people, which is one of the most powerful tools to fight prejudice. By working together, we can heal racism and bring positivity and empowerment to every race.

Audience: The center recognizes the benefits derived from active coalition building with other groups and associations that share a commitment to racial justice.

National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)

http://ncbi.org/

Provides training, workshops, certifications and organizational assessments to improve cultural competence and collaboration among diverse groups.

Audience: Programs target leaders in corporations, government and law enforcement agencies, students, and other organizations.

$900 (35 hour institute), $117 (one night workshops)

The Diversity Training Group

http://diversitydtg.com/

Private consulting firm that provides printed training materials for improving workplace diversity and cultural sensitivity.

Audience: Programs target professionals in private, non-profit, and governmental organizations.

$20-$150 (publications)

Maria Gitin and Associates

http://www.mariagitin.com/

Organization offers strategic planning, board development, training and consulting, and presentations with a focus on diversity issues and cultural competence.

Audience: Programs are primarily targeting non-profit and foundation leadership, primarily in the California area.

NTL Institute

http://www.ntl.org/

Programs include coaching, diversity and inclusion training, certification programs, mentoring and online publications.

Audience: Programs primarily target leaders and professionals in private, public, and non-profit organizations across a 6-state area.