Forensic, Criminal Justice Category

Research on Women and Girls in the Justice System: Behind the Numbers

2 CE Hours
88 members have taken this course

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About the Course

In light of statistics showing that the number of women inmates is increasing faster than those of males, these three studies provide a glimpse behind the numbers. The primary theme calls for redefining justice due to the link between violence against girls and women and their involvement in illegal activity.

This course is based on the reading online article, Research on Women and Girls in the Justice System: Behind the Numbers created by National Institute of Justice

Course Material Author

National Institute of Justice

National Institute of Justice authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about women and girls in the justice system. It is appropriate for participants with all levels of knowledge about the topic.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 identify the link between gender abuse and women’s involvement in illegal activity.
  2. 2 describe a judicial perspective on the sex trade and interventions designed to dismantle the sex trade industry.
  3. 3 become effectively knowledgeable about the role of childhood victimization in the development of female criminal behavior.
  4. 4 increase knowledge of the potential mechanisms in the derailment of girls and women to the criminal justice system.

Disclosure to Learners

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D. – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$18

Course Details

2 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 100602

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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