Introduction to the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems
MP4 | Video: AVC 1280x720 | Audio: AAC 44KHz 2ch | Duration: 1 Hours | Lec: 5 | 118 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English

Basic Training for Violence Peer Counselors in California

Juvenile Justice System in California

Recent Criminal Justice Reforms in California

Through this course of 5 lectures, over 35 minutes of video content, informational handouts and 1 quiz, participants will have a better understanding of the criminal justice system and recent reforms in legislature, be able to define diversion and recidivism and understand how reducing recidivism is a component of peer counseling with survivors of violence, and have an introduction to the Juvenile Justice System through a case study focusing on opportunities for diversion.

Basic Training for Violence Peer Counselors in California
The goal of this course is to train participants on the overview of the criminal justice system, including recent reforms. Although it is aimed at violence peer counselors, this course is suitable for anyone who provides peer support services and/or works with young adults. The information covered in this course include:
Juvenile Justice System in California
Diversion and Recidivism
Recent Criminal Justice Reforms in California
Diversion from Incarceration
Through this course of 5 lectures, over 35 minutes of video content, informational handouts and 1 quiz, participants will have a better understanding of the criminal justice system and recent reforms in legislature, be able to define diversion and recidivism and understand how reducing recidivism is a component of peer counseling with survivors of violence, and have an introduction to the Juvenile Justice System through a case study focusing on opportunities for diversion.
As peer counselors or anyone who provides peer support services, it is important to have an understanding of the Criminal & Juvenile Justice Systems. Understanding the system will enable better service to the community and clients. Thus this course will greatly benefit those in this field of work.
*The name of the person narrating this course is Ricardo Garcia-Acosta.

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