The program integrates content on diversity, populations-at-risk, and social and economic justice. The content emphasizes the interlocking and complex nature of culture and identity. It identifies how group membership is related to access to resources and ensures that social services meet the needs of groups served and are culturally relevant. It provides content related to the implementation of strategies to combat discrimination, oppression, and economic deprivation and to promote social and economic justice. It prepares students to advocate for nondiscriminatory social and economic systems. Programs educate students to recognize diversity within and between groups that may influence assessment, planning, practice, and research. Students learn how to define, design, and implement strategies for effective practice with persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge, and skills related to clients’ age, culture, class, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. (CSWE Curriculum Policy Statement)

National Multi-Cultural Institute
Southern Poverty Law Center
101 Tools for Tolerance
The Fence.com (International Debate-Homosexuality)

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