Biases and Preconceptions in Judicial Decision-Making
BIAS AND PRECONCEPTIONS
An overview of biases and preconceptions
that impact judges
Florida Judicial College Phase II, March 2023
YOUR PAST MATTERS
Purpose: explore how our pasts may
negatively impact our duties as judges
Bias and prejudice – defined
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Bias
- an individual’s internalized, but often
unrealized, preferences or assumptions
about a group of people.
Bias and prejudice – defined
•
Prejudice
– an irrational suspicion or hatred of a
particular group, race or religion. It may
cause us to judge prematurely and
irrationally.
Bias and preconceptions
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Implicit bias (or prejudice)
- Attitudes or stereotypes that affect our
understanding, decision making, and behavior,
without even realizing it
Bias and preconceptions
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It is our responsibility as judges to become
aware of our distinct perspective(s) on issues
and to develop methods for keeping them in
check.
Bias and preconceptions
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The family crest exercise
Bias and preconceptions
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The “values” and “core beliefs” sheet
Bias and preconceptions
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What potential issues exist with the Smith
family?
Bias and preconceptions
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What potential issues exist with the
Gonzalez/Garcia family?
Bias and preconceptions - tests
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https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.
html
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Select “Take a Test”
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Tests on a variety of implicit biases
Thank you!
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Questions/Discussion
It is at the same time our greatest asset as fam judges and potentially our greatest weakness
Gives us perspective to see things others cannot, but can limit us from seeing things the way we should
OUR LIFE EXPERIENCES
Explore the impact of biases and preconceptions on judges, including definitions of bias, prejudice, and implicit bias. Learn how past experiences can influence judicial duties and the importance of judges being aware of their perspectives. Discover exercises to identify biases and potential issues with different families. Take tests to assess implicit biases.
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Florida Judicial College Phase II, March 2023 BIAS AND PRECONCEPTIONS An overview of biases and preconceptions that impact judges
YOUR PAST MATTERS Purpose: explore how our pasts may negatively impact our duties as judges
Bias and prejudice defined Bias - an individual s internalized, but often unrealized, preferences or assumptions about a group of people.
Bias and prejudice defined Prejudice an irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race or religion. It may cause us to judge prematurely and irrationally.
Bias and preconceptions Implicit bias (or prejudice) - Attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, decision making, and behavior, without even realizing it
Bias and preconceptions It is our responsibility as judges to become aware of our distinct perspective(s) on issues and to develop methods for keeping them in check.
Bias and preconceptions The family crest exercise
Bias and preconceptions The values and core beliefs sheet
Bias and preconceptions What potential issues exist with the Smith family?
Bias and preconceptions What potential issues exist with the Gonzalez/Garcia family?
Bias and preconceptions - tests https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest. html Select Take a Test Tests on a variety of implicit biases
Thank you! Questions/Discussion
