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    The document announces a training on February 22nd in Saginaw County about disproportionate minority contact in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. It notes that in Michigan, African American children are overrepresented in foster care compared to the general population, and minorities are more likely to enter the juvenile justice system. The goal of the training is to increase knowledge of diverse cultures and awareness of factors impacting minorities, and to develop sensitive and responsive services. The training is free for Saginaw County residents and employees.

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    The document announces a training on February 22nd in Saginaw County about disproportionate minority contact in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. It notes that in Michigan, African American children are overrepresented in foster care compared to the general population, and minorities are more likely to enter the juvenile justice system. The goal of the training is to increase knowledge of diverse cultures and awareness of factors impacting minorities, and to develop sensitive and responsive services. The training is free for Saginaw County residents and employees.

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    The document announces a training on February 22nd in Saginaw County about disproportionate minority contact in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. It notes that in Michigan, African American children are overrepresented in foster care compared to the general population, and minorities are more likely to enter the juvenile justice system. The goal of the training is to increase knowledge of diverse cultures and awareness of factors impacting minorities, and to develop sensitive and responsive services. The training is free for Saginaw County residents and employees.

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    Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Initiative

    In Partnership with Saginaw MAX System of Care


    In 2010, African American children were 2.5 times more represented in the foster care system than in the general population of Michigan.
    * Disproportionality Rates for Children of Color in Foster Care, Technical Assistance Bulletin, May 2012 *

    Minority juveniles in Michigan (and nationwide) are more likely to enter the juvenile justice system than the youth population as a whole.

    What do these numbers look like in Saginaw County?


    Training Outcomes

    Increased knowledge of the cultural world as experienced by diverse populations Increased awareness of the factors that impact diverse groups being served Develop sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse culturally diverse populations

    Multicultural One-Day Training: 9:00am - 4:30pm


    February 22, 2014 Registration deadline: Feb. 19, 2014 Location: 1901 Maple Street, Saginaw Presented by: Master Trainer - Dr. Gloria Morrow Save the dates - more trainings coming soon! May 23, 2014 August 15, 2014

    Trainings are free to residents and employees working in Saginaw County as part of a DMC reduction grant from the Michigan Committee of Juvenile Justice and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration childrens mental health grant.

    For more information or to register, contact: Denise Montrel (989) 799-3624 dmontrel@sccmha.org

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