Course Summary
Individuals who navigate the criminal justice system encounter a range of hardships and challenges. However, some members of priority populations face more challenges than others due to other factors. For this training, these priority populations include people who are LGBTQ+, people who are aging, people who are neurodivergent, people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and women. Challenges are intensified for these individuals because they are at a higher risk of mistreatment, abuse, and neglect. This training will increase awareness of the unique needs and experiences of people from these priority populations when they are incarcerated. Behavioral health professionals will be equipped to provide a trauma-informed approach and identify the needs and challenges to inform treatment planning in correctional settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply a trauma-informed approach when working with members of priority populations who are incarcerated.
- Identify the unique needs, challenges, and lived experiences of members of priority populations who are incarcerated to inform treatment planning.
Learning Audience
This course is designed for jail-based Behavioral Health Providers.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 CE credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Craig Thornhill, LPC, LAC
