‘…in December of 2007, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved a new Unified Judicial System Policy on Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.”
Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille
D. Educate and Train Staff
Develop training programs in fairness, diversity awareness, cultural competence, and cultural sensitivity.
Provide tools and definitions for creating a clear understanding of what is acceptable behavior, and what is not.
Encourage or require staff to attend training programs.
Make sure that training programs are available in every sector of the justice system.
E. Develop Complaint Policies and Procedures
Implement the UJS Policy on Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity in response to complaints of bias, in accordance with the procedures established by the AOPC.
F. Collaborate with Others
Collaborate with both governmental and non-governmental individuals and groups outside the courts that might be able to assist with studying fairness, recruiting a diverse workforce, or education and training efforts.