Periagoge
Scenario

Why cultural misunderstandings compromise police investigations

An elderly Somali woman wouldn't make eye contact during questioning and my training said she was being deceptive but I know it's actually cultural respect.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The dangerous gap between standardized law enforcement training and cultural competency.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Policing across cultures?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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