Disproportionate Minorities in Confinement Conference with a Emphasis on
Minority Health and Cultural Awareness

"Our Role and Commitment to a Diverse Siouxland"

Hosted by the Woodbury County Minority Health Coalition

Friday, April 25, 2003
Morningside College

Schedule at a Glance (pdf)

Workshops

Theme/Intent: to provide participants an educational forum to address issues related to the disproportion of minorities incarcerated in Iowa, specifically those affected within the Woodbury County Judicial System. To also provide educational, information and awareness related to health issues that are prevalent to this population and culturally specific approaches that may be needed for intervention.

State of Iowa Department of Human Rights Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning (CJJP) Juvenile Justice Advisory Council (JJAC) Disproportionate Minority Confinement (DMC) Committee Disproportionate Minority Confinement Resource Center (DMCRC) Iowa Department of Public Health: Minority Health Program