Immigration Detention
1 Hour | 1 CE
This on-demand professional training program on Immigration Detention is presented by Virginia Barber Rioja, PhD.
This badge-earning program can be shared digitally on platforms like LinkedIn or your resume and counts towards a certificate. Enroll in this program to earn credit towards the Correctional Mental Health Certificate and share your new digital credentials with prospective employers and colleagues.
This program explores the conditions, policies, and procedures related to immigration detention, focusing on the legal and human rights aspects of detaining individuals awaiting immigration proceedings. It examines the psychological and physical impacts of detention on individuals, particularly vulnerable populations, and the ethical considerations of detention practices. The program also highlights alternatives to detention and strategies for improving the treatment and support of detainees within the immigration system.
This program is geared toward mental health and other allied professionals at all training levels who work in carceral settings or with clients involved in the criminal justice system.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the policies, procedures, and legal frameworks related to immigration detention, with a focus on the human rights implications for detained individuals
Describe the psychological and physical effects of immigration detention on individuals, particularly vulnerable populations, and explore the ethical considerations surrounding detention practices
Describe alternatives to detention and identify strategies to enhance the treatment, care, and support of detainees within the immigration system, focusing on ethical and humane practices
Presented By
Virginia Barber-Rioja, PhD
Virginia Barber-Rioja obtained her Ph.D. in clinical forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. For 7 years, she worked in the NYC jail system holding the positions of Co-Chief and Clinical Director of Mental Health and Assistant Chief of Forens...
Curriculum
1. The Legal Context
2. Immigration Detention
3. Mental Health Care in Immigration Detention
4. Getting Out of Detention
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