Understanding Bias and Values

Understanding Bias and Values



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Developing Reflection Skills
Program staff needs to be aware of their unconscious biases and prejudices so they can understand and inform the way they interact with youth. Reflection is a tool that helps an individual think about their actions, thoughts, and statements, and ultimately gain insight.

Understanding Bias and Values
Everyone has had biases or been prejudiced at some time in their lives. Implicit or unconscious bias and prejudices are part of the unconscious decision-making part of the brain. Youth program staff need to understand themselves to overcome any unconscious biases that work against an open and welcoming youth program.