Identify and define the paralysis of political correctness and explore strategies to effectively negotiate culturally and linguistically awkward situations. The DVD includes practical tips for defining and understanding the four fears that lead to the paralysis of political correctness and addresses strategies and common sense solutions.

If you find yourself asking "whatever happened to me" this is the DVD for you! Valda Ford’s Guide to Living, Laughing and Loving is a 40-minute journey into the soul of one of America’s brightest new voices. It’s a primer on using grace and humor to get you through it all, whatever and wherever your ALL may be. Valda Ford has presented and worked professionally in more than 12 countries and over 25 states as an author, nurse, educator, and acclaimed cultural competency and diversity expert. From the refugee camp to the board room —she makes the message relevant for every audience and situation.

Cultural Competency 101 Training Package for Law Enforcement Personnel Poor relations between community members and law enforcement officers can lead to feelings of distrust, anger and fear. Today it is easy for citizens to think law enforcement agencies have unfair policies and for peace officers to feel unfairly blamed for social problems and underappreciated for the work they accomplish. There are four key aspects to this dilemma covered in this series: Race, culture and class background; Rapidly changing demographics; Community history and politics; and The Culture of law enforcement work itself. The Center for Human Diversity's three-part Cultural Competency 101 Training Package includes everything needed to understand the basics of cultural competency. Participants examine the differences in bigotry and racism, ethnicity and race, power and privilege and more. Provides a treasury of additional information designed to enrich each training session. Provides a large selection of tools for trainers to use to really excite and encourage audience participation throughout the training course. This selection was designed with significant input from law enforcement personnel. It is a must for agencies serious about improving community relations and advancing understanding in our rapidly changing society.