D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y.: A Guide to Working with Diversity and Developing Cultural Sensitivity

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Vivian Okeze-Tirado

D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y.

A Guide to Working with Diversity and Developing Cultural Sensitivity

Vivian Okeze-Tirado

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 March 2023

Social discrimination; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Social welfare & social services; Adoption & fostering; Social work

Being culturally competent in practice is an essential skill for any practitioner working with people. Award-winning social worker and diversity trainer Vivian Okeze-Tirado has developed an applied practice model to help you to increase your understanding of diversity and improve your cultural competency:

D - Decide to be a Culturally Sensitive Practitioner I - Invite people to talk about their cultures, values, beliefs, and experiences V- Value their history, individuality(,) and differences E- Explore the client's realities, show curiosity R- Reflect upon information and knowledge received S- Scrutinise yourself I -Identify strategies to aid your work T- Train yourself to treat people, children, and families individually Y- Yield to culturally sensitive practice

Encouraging you to do more than just talk about racism, this simple practice tool provides easily achievable steps and practical guidance to empower you and your colleagues tackle racism and discrimination in practice.

By: Vivian Okeze-Tirado
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 136g
ISBN: 9781839976315
ISBN 10: 1839976314
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 21 March 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Vivian Okeze-Tirado is an advanced social worker with West Sussex County Council's fostering team and a practice educator. Vivian is also the head of VOT Training and Consultancy which teaches and promotes diversity and cultural competence. In 2021, she was awarded Social Worker of the Year and the Social Justice Advocate of the Year in England.

Reviews for D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y.: A Guide to Working with Diversity and Developing Cultural Sensitivity

Positive, instructive, energetic and easy-to-read. It's a good tool for training and individual reflection which should be extended to all people-facing professions. * Seen and Heard Social Work Journal *