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Hot Topics in Criminal Justice (Coursera)

The American criminal justice system is in need of reform. We incarcerate too many people. We pay insufficient attention to scientific advances that can help separate out the most and least culpable and dangerous. We grant the police far too much power to use force and technological surveillance.

International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes (Coursera)

Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes’ is the second course in Leiden University’s new series on International Law in Action. The first course covered international courts and tribunals in The Hague in general. This second course provides an insider perspective into the work of international criminal courts and tribunals. You [...]

Incarceration: Are prisons a suitable punishment? (FutureLearn)

Feb 26th 2024
Incarceration: Are prisons a suitable punishment? (FutureLearn)
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Explore life inside UK prisons. Learn whether this type of punishment reduces crime and if rehabilitation can prevent reoffending. Explore the ethics of imprisonment and identify prison alternatives. England and Wales have the highest incarceration rate in Western Europe. Almost a quarter of these prisoners are held in overcrowded [...]
Feb 26th 2024
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International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague (Coursera)

International Law in Action explains the functions of each international court and tribunal present in The Hague, and it looks at how these institutions address contemporary problems. On the basis of selected cases, and through interviews with judges and lawyers, you will explore the role of these courts and [...]

Law in the Time of COVID-19: A Northwestern Teach-Out (Coursera)

The COVID-19 crisis raises a number of important legal issues. The matter of federal authority, growing principally out of the White House’s orders, looms large. The actions of governors and local authorities have been especially critical, as emergency shelter-in-place and other important regulations are directed at individuals and businesses. [...]

Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management for the Caribbean (edX)

Learn about the latest in prevention, police and justice modernization, and social rehabilitation. The high rates of crime and violence are two of the main challenges that affect the citizens of Latin America and the Caribbean. That is why the public policies of citizen security are prioritized in the [...]

Justicia Restaurativa: las víctimas como pieza central de un nuevo modelo de Justicia (edX)

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Justicia Restaurativa: las víctimas como pieza central de un nuevo modelo de Justicia (edX)
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Claves de una Justicia penal de calidad, basada en la comunicación y la superación de los efectos del delito. En este curso conocerás las bases de un nuevo enfoque para la Justicia penal. A través de los seis módulos que integran el curso podrás conocer los orígenes, funcionamiento y [...]

Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Justice (FutureLearn)

Feb 28th 2022
Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Justice (FutureLearn)
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Improve access to justice in criminal trials as you learn the best practices to deal with cases with mental health considerations. Understand the relevance of mental health in the criminal justice system. Though it can severely impact access to a fair trial, there is very little discussion on the [...]

The Psychology of Criminal Justice (edX)

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The Psychology of Criminal Justice (edX)
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Learn how behavioural science can improve our criminal justice system. This course systematically explores the effectiveness of the law and justice system from a psychological perspective. By experiencing a fictional case first hand, you will learn about the psychology of law and some of the misconceptions commonly held about [...]

From Crime to Punishment: an Introduction to Criminal Justice (FutureLearn)

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From Crime to Punishment: an Introduction to Criminal Justice (FutureLearn)
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What is crime? How does criminal justice work in England and Wales? Find out more by following a case through the system. What happens when a crime is allegedly committed in the UK? Now’s your chance to find out. On this course you’ll follow a suspect through the journey [...]