Females have different pathways to crime than men. It would only make sense that their pathways to change would be equally unique. In this course, you will learn about characteristics of justice-involved women, their unique risk and need factors, and considerations for managing females in a custodial environment. This course is applicable to correctional officers working in adult correctional facilities. DSM™ and DSM-5™ are registered trademarks of the American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association is not affiliated with nor endorses this course.
This activity is approved for 2.00 STC credit hours.
This class has been accredited by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2.00 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that ‘accreditation’ indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Dynamics Surrounding Justice-Involved Women
Meet Jan
Characteristics of Justice-Involved Women
Knowledge Check
Jan Revisited
Trauma
The Effects of Trauma
Types of Trauma Common Among Justice-Involved Women
Review
Summary
Section 3: Considerations for Managing Women in Custodial Settings
What Works?
Considerations for Managing Women in Custodial Settings
Focus on the Relationship
Focus on their Strengths
Use Trauma-Informed Approaches in Interactions
Consider Experiences in Issuing Discipline and Incentives
Consider Culture
Identify and Build on Motivations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
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Dr. Dee Bell is a clinical psychologist and consultant in the areas of Restorative Justice, Juvenile Justice and Correctional Assessments. She retired as the Deputy Commissioner of Juvenile Justice at the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Previously, she served for four years as the Administrator of the Community Justice Institute at Florida Atlantic University and the Director of the Balanced and Restorative Justice Project sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Prior to these positions, she has worked 30 + years in Community Corrections for Georgia and Florida State Government. Educated at Clemson University and Emory University, she has provided training in both state and national venues for many years and has authored and co-authored a number of articles on justice system issues and adult and juvenile justice curricula and restorative justice in communities and schools.Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
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