Start Your Correctional Mental Health Certificate with a Single Enrollment & Save
Start Your Correctional Mental Health Certificate with a Single Enrollment & Save

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Begin with your choice of certificate program listed in the Curriculum module below and save 50% at checkout by entering the code above. You'll be taking the first step toward completing a Correctional Mental Health Certificate. Savings limited to one program/person from the Correctional Mental Health certificate curriculum only. No returns or refunds.
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What You Can Expect
This certificate program includes 18 programs with 30 hours of training. In this program you will gain advanced knowledge of mental health and criminal justice to:
- Provide more effective and humane care
- Advocate for improvements in practice and policy
- Contribute to safer correctional and community environments
- Use the specialty tools needed to understand and navigate the wide range of mental health and rehabilitative needs within correctional settings.
Presented By
Eduardo Bunge, PhD
Nicholas C. Jacobson, PhD
Correctional Mental Health Certificate Curriculum
Foundational Trainings
Specialized Trainings
You Will Learn To:
1
Define correctional mental health and related terminology within the criminal justice system
2
Explore evidence-based approaches for managing mental health in correctional environments
3
Analyze the factors that impact mental health outcomes in correctional settings
4
Identify common disparities affecting incarcerated individuals with mental health conditions
5
Understand the impact of trauma, institutional environments, and systemic factors on correctional mental health
6
Describe current research and best practices in correctional mental health care
7
Describe appropriate psychopharmacological treatments and understand their risks and benefits in correctional settings
8
Understand gender-responsive and gender-affirming care for women, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals in the justice system
9
Support individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities through effective interventions and ethical considerations
10
Learning objective 10
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Hear from Program Participants
"Light at the End"
“There is light at the end of the tunnel for correctional psychology.”
"Cohesive Information"
“I appreciated the inclusion of cultural considerations. Additionally, the knowledge from both a clinician and researcher provided more cohesive information.”
"Love the discussion"
“Loved the discussion about the RNR model. Great balance of clinical work as well as research in this domain of psychology."
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Key Topics in Correctional Mental Health
This eBook examines the complexities of correctional mental health through lived experiences, from the trauma of confinement triggering PTSD and depression to the systemic barriers former incarcerated persons face in seeking care after release.

