Why are members of the criminal justice system today expected to have a
significant level of cultural competence?
Cultural competency helps to ensure that the face of multiculturalism
in America remains stable.
Cultural competency helps to ensure that evidence-based practices
are used in the criminal justice system.
Cultural competence helps to ensure that diverse lifestyles are
respected and accepted, rather than criminalized.
Cultural competence helps to ensure that the criminal justice process
addresses the values, perspectives, and needs of all members of the
community.