This fully asynchronous online course is designed for community college students in a 10 week term (with 11th week for final exam) at Portland Community College.
This course covers mental health and disability issues arising in the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on challenging and preparing system professionals to improve responses to marginalized and vulnerable system-impacted populations.
Included in this course are weekly assignments, overviews of weekly tasks, reading/viewing, and assignments, a final reflection assignment, and grading rubrics. The course readings include an open textbook for each topic. Quizzes and exams are not included. Contact the instructor via email to request access to these materials.
Accessibility Statement: This course pack includes the following known accessibility issues:
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Attribution and Licensing:
Creator: Curated and Designed by Anne Nichol, Portland Community College
Published: 10/25/2024
Relevance: Course based on CJA 220, Mental Disorders and the Law, at Portland Community College
Level: Undergraduate
License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Respond to those experiencing mental illness with professionalism and an understanding of mental health disorders.
Demonstrate an increased awareness of mental health issues that legal system professionals may personally experience.
Assess the legal and social forces that contribute to the criminalization of mental disorders in the USA.
Defend the civil rights of people who have mental disorders.
Evaluate current legal mechanisms and instruments that aim to protect people with mental disorders from harm in the criminal justice system.
Recommend legal interventions that improve outcomes for people with mental disorders in the criminal justice system.
Develop critical thinking and communication skills necessary to increase transparency in the criminal justice system.