Message from Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ..... 3 Pertinent Findings by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Gender Bias in the Justice System ..... 6 Eliminating Bias in the Courtroom ..... 8 Ensuring Bias-Free Behavior and Communication ..... 10 Demonstrating Respect, Neutrality and Fairness ..... 12 Institutionalizing Fairness ..... 14 Disciplinary Cases Involving Bias ..... 16 Acknowledgments ..... 20 Resources ..... 21