LIVE: Immigration Detention
April 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific
April 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pacific
1 Hour | 1 CE
$125 Registration | $100 Early Registration (through April 18th) | Live Virtual Training via Zoom
Virginia Barber Rioja, PhD presents a live virtual professional training program on Immigration Detention. 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 training 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 training 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 levels of training who work in carceral settings or with clients involved in the criminal justice system.
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
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC: Click here for state and other regional board approvals.
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...
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
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Cancellation Policy
Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries; you will be given access to the on-demand version of the program once available. Please note if you attend live, no access to the recording will be given.
Event Conduct
Professional conduct is expected during our live programs. Our goal is to make our events as interactive as possible for all participants. We reserve the right to remove any participants who are disruptive, act unprofessionally, or who we are unable to verify their purchase.
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