Attacking Bias in the Justice System: A Compendium of Program Alternatives

II. EMPLOYEE EDUCATION Ensure that all non-judicial employees receive comprehensive training on the importance of diversity and maintenance of a workplace free of racial and ethnic bias. ACTION STEPS II(a) In order to maintain a workplace free of racial and ethnic bias, implement a curriculum of mandated courses for court staff with courses such as EEO compliance, sexual harassment, HIV and diversity, such as the program sponsored by the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Minority Concerns.   II(b) Develop a Supreme Court committee to monitor the hiring and firing of employees.   II(c) Develop and maintain a database to track employee and applicant information in the courts (demographic data, education, and applicant pool) to assist in the effort to increase the number of minority applicants.

Cover Introduction Acknowledgements Judicial Education Employee Education Criminal Justice Juvenile and Family Issues Jury Issues Complaint Mechanisms Court Interpreters Judicial System Diversification Court Functions and Services Legislative Impact Review Resources