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Working in public defense means stepping into the lives and communities of people whose experiences may look nothing like our own. Code of Respect explores what it means to practice true cultural competence—not by claiming to know everything, but by leading with awareness, humility, and respect. This session dives into how investigators and social workers can navigate cultural differences as tools for connection rather than barriers to understanding. Through real-world examples from the trenches, participants will examine how cultural respect shapes communication, builds trust, and strengthens the quality of defense work. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence, openness, and a genuine commitment to seeing clients as whole people within their cultural realities.
