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Diversity TrainingICCF Leads Cultural Diversity Seminar to US Army Diversity Officers Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno hosts religious and cultural diversity training seminars which is part of the Center’s efforts to demystify Islam and solidify Muslims’ partnership with the various law enforcement agencies. The training has been offered to hundreds of Fresno Police Department personnel, the FBI, and US Attorney General’s teams in Fresno and Sacramento. For additional info, email [email protected] or call 297-9535.
ICCF Diverse Training Program: Islamic Center has prepared cultural and religious diversity seminars to fellow Americans so you will get to know Muslims and address issues of mutual concern. In addition, the Center has prepared special seminars to address the needs of law enforcement agencies, medical providers, educators and media agencies. The seminars provide information that will enhance the cultural competency of the participants and shed light on issues pertinent to the Muslim community. General outline of the presentations include the following:
Law Enforcement: The two-hour training seminar is designed to address prejudice faced by Muslims, provide an overview of Muslim cultures, review protocols for effective interaction in policing, and build cooperative relationships. This training covers the following subjects:
Training Benefits: Improved community policing through understanding Muslim cultures. More effective interaction with Muslims as potential victims of hate crimes or as witnesses. Health Care Providers: With the increase in religious and cultural diversity of the population of the United States, the Islamic Center strives to educate physicians on cultural misunderstandings or mis-communication that may hinder the care of Muslim patients, introduce the basics of Islam and Muslim cultural practices and offer a wide perspective on specific issues. Among such issues is diet, gender issues, birth and death considerations. In addition, other topics may include Islamic view on blood transfusions, abortions, autopsies, and other common procedures. This training covers the following subjects:
Presentations can also be tailored to focus on specific clinical procedures:
Media Training: Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, the Muslim community has suffered from an increase of negative publicity due to the focus on the words and actions of an extreme Muslims rather than reflecting the opinions and highlighting the activities of the majority of mainstream American Muslims. The goal of this training is to offer insight about Islam, suggestions for stories and focus on cultural sensitivity. Story ideas: (basic introduction):
Story ideas during Ramadan:
Community Profile:
Living as a Muslim minority in the US:
The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno has successfully trained members of The Fresno Police Department, the local FBI, Fresno US Attorney Office and the Sacramento US Attorney’s Office. To schedule a diversity training seminar, call Islamic Center at (559) 297-9535 or email [email protected] |
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