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The Special Needs of Women With Co-Occurring Disorders Diverted From the Criminal Justice System

1.5 – 2 CE Hours
74 members have taken this course

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About the Course

This document is intended to provide a basic understanding of the unique issues women with co-occurring disorders face and how to incorporate gender-specific and trauma-specific services into diversion/specialty court programs.

This course is based on the reading online article, The Special Needs of Women With Co-Occurring Disorders Diverted From the Criminal Justice System created by Hills, Holly A., Ph.D.

Publication Details

Journal/Publisher: National GAINS Center and the TAPA Center for Jail Diversion
Publication Date: April, 2004

Course Material Author

Hills, Holly A., Ph.D.
The author is an associate professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

Hills, Holly A., Ph.D. 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 health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about women with co-occurring disorders diverted from the criminal justice system. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Discuss gender-specific and trauma-informed diversion programs and specialty courts.
  2. 2 Explain the special needs of women with co-occurring disorders in the criminal justice system and the barriers to treatment that exist.
  3. 3 Identify the logistical considerations of treating incarcerated women who have custody of children at the time of their arrest.
  4. 4 Describe the affect of trauma on women and the need for trauma-sensitive treatment programs.

Disclosure to Learners

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The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

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

Your CE Credits

1.5 – 2 CE Hours CE Approvals CE Approvals

Course Details

Reading Online
Course 101269

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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