Give an explanation of what it means to be culturally competent, as well as your thoughts about the importance of becoming culturally competent as a counselor/therapist. Also, address the level of training you believe is needed to become culturally competent.

a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you include the following:
An explanation of cultural competence
The value of cultural competence in the criminal justice field
The elements that should be included in a cultural competence assessment of a criminal justice agency
How a criminal justice agency might implement a cultural competence assessment
The advantages of intercultural communication skills in criminal justice
A summary of one of the articles or videos discussed in your collaborative group this week. What are your personal thoughts on the issue covered by the article or video?
Format your paper in accordance with APA guidelines.
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