Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Responses
This blog explains how to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to individuals who have experienced trafficking, emphasizing the importance of cultural competence and the CLAS Standards.
It introduces the CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) Standards, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as a framework for improving service quality and promoting health equity.
The blog highlights the dynamic nature of culture and cautions against assuming uniform responses among individuals with shared trauma experiences. It encourages organizations to build cultural and linguistic competence through strategies like hiring bilingual staff, using trained interpreters, and applying tools like self-assessments and national guidelines to better serve diverse populations.
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