The findings and recommendations in the full Gap Assessment Report are intended to identify a baseline snapshot of corrections-based and parole-based post-conviction victim services in the United States at the time of the project (2018-2020). The report provides a record of current practices and services provided by post-conviction victim service providers who were mostly housed in correctional agencies or paroling authorities and highlights areas of training and technical assistance needed by the post-conviction victim services field.

Modern technology has accomplished a lot. One of its most profound impacts is its role in bringing people closer together, making geographical boundaries less relevant, and fortunately given current world realities and future trending, this applies just as much to the workplace as any other sphere of life. With your organization’s workforce becoming more diverse every day, effective diversity training is critical to success.

Creating a diverse, equal and inclusive environment is not only important for your employees, but it can also improve your talent recruitment and innovation efforts.

Recent events have shown that race is a topic that has been long overdue. Communities around the world have taken to social media and the streets to protest the unlawful, unjust treatment that occurs to individuals based on race. 2020 is the time for change, and it is important to realize the factors at play. The United States has a deep history of racism and oppression, and while some progress has been made, explicit and implicit racism still exist. Angela Davis said it best when she said, “In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be antiracist”.

After reading the article “Trauma of the incarceration Experience” (DeVeaux, M., 2013). I felt compelled to look further into the importance of understanding the value of cultural competence in corrections. In today’s world where we see blue lines versus black lives corrections seems to be just on the edge. I feel that it is important to be proactive in understanding where law enforcement seems to be veering. It seems that the root of DeVeaux’s trauma stems from a lack of competence which is probably the case for most situations.

An environment in which our people are recognised and respected for their own strengths, values and perspectives. We believe that it is only within such an environment that our people can truly be at their best.

We know that creating an inclusive environment is not a challenge unique to Deloitte; by uploading the film to YouTube and allowing people to share it with others we hope to inspire them on their own Respect and Inclusion journeys.

HoffsTech Video (2:53 minutes)

Businesses that understand the importance of diversity in the workplace are known to perform better both financially and culturally. When employees work with other people from different backgrounds, they have the opportunity to learn from one another to produce higher quality products and services. Having a diverse workplace will also foster a positive working environment in which your employees will grow and thrive.

PwC Video (2:53 minutes)

Our brains are wired to make assumptions, which can sometimes be off base. We think it's an honest mistake; science calls it a blind spot.

LinkedIn Talent Solutions Video (2:53 minutes)

LinkedIn Talent Solutions customer and LinkedIn member voices on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means, and the importance of working together as a community to build more representative and inclusive teams at our workplaces.

To get workplace diversity and inclusion right, you need to build a culture where everyone feels valued and heard.