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Mindfulness May Decrease Racial Bias

A new study out of Central Michigan University suggests that mindfulness training can decrease bias based on race and age. Mindfulness is a skill that anyone can learn, including police officers, and it may prove to be an important component in the future of diversity training.

A story on the study can be found here. http://www.yesmagazine.org/peace-justice/study-shows-mindful-meditation-helps-reduce-racial-bias-20150806150607-mckinney-police-pool-party-jsw-533p_728be406ec4cdf1b0be1bb0e67ef7425