National Judicial Education Program: Resources on Women of Color in the Courts

When Bias Compounds: Insuring Equal Justice for Women of Color in the Courts

This model curriculum informs participants about the problems women of color face at every level and in every aspect of the judicial system, as litigants, witnesses, defendants, employees, lawyers, and judges. This curriculum prompts judges to think about actions they can take to address these problems, in order to insure women of color equal access to justice and equal participation in the judicial system. The curriculum uses a variety of interactive teaching techniques including case studies, expert presentations, small and large group discussions, role-plays and action planning.  $80 ($70 for court entities)

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"Women of Color in the Courts"

This article explores and summarizes concerns detailed in the When Bias Compounds curriculum. Download the article (PDF).