Criminal Justice Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

The Big Picture: Crime and Incarceration in America

Explore trends in US crime and incarceration, examining the disconnect between falling crime rates and rising prison populations. Experts discuss effective prevention strategies and potential reforms.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Prison - Hope, Family, and Resilience in Rehabilitation

Exploring prison rehabilitation through family engagement, this talk highlights the power of family connections in breaking cycles of crime and fostering lasting personal change and community reintegration.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Accused and Confused - Why Every Community Needs a Competency Court

Explore how Competency Courts address legal challenges for those unable to comprehend proceedings, fostering community collaboration to solve complex issues and ensure fair treatment in the justice system.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

Blurring the Prison Wall: The NPRA, Commissioner John Boone, and Prison Abolition - Session 3

Exploring the 1973 Walpole prison takeover by inmates, its impact on prison reform, and connections to the abolitionist movement. Features firsthand accounts and expert perspectives on this historic event.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

When the Prisoners Ran Walpole - 50 Years Later - Session Two

Explore the 1973 Walpole prison takeover by inmates, its impact on prison reform, and connections to modern abolitionist movements. Hear firsthand accounts from participants and activists.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Effects of Incentivizing Take-up of Post-incarceration Support Services on Recidivism - An RCT Study

Explore groundbreaking research on how incentivized support services for former inmates impact recidivism rates through randomized controlled trials and varied treatment approaches.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

Minor Criminal - The Trial of the Man Who Murdered My Grandmother

Explore a deeply personal historical investigation as Daniel Finkelstein examines the trial of his grandmother's murderer in this compelling Royal Historical Society lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

Donald Trump and the Death Penalty - Fear Politics, Broken Justice, and the Fight for Reform

Explore Trump's death penalty policies and their impact on America's 2,400 death row inmates, examining systemic injustices and evidence that 13% of executed individuals may have been innocent.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia

Formación integral para funcionarios en seguridad ciudadana: diseño, gestión y evaluación de políticas públicas en América Latina y el Caribe. Aborda gobernanza, prevención, sistemas de información y modernización policial.

• Coursera
• 1 day 20 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

195 ratings at Coursera

Explore key issues in criminal justice reform, including mass incarceration, police power, and the role of science in determining culpability. Gain insights into potential solutions for a fairer system.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Forensic 365

Truth Serum and Human Rights in Criminal Justice

Explore the history, importance, and ethical challenges of narco analysis in criminal justice with Dr. Ruchi Sinha, examining its impact on human rights and legal admissibility.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PyCon US

Data Journalism and Criminal Justice Reporting with Python

Discover how data journalists at The Marshall Project use Python to investigate criminal justice issues and hold institutions accountable through data-driven reporting.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Algorithmic AI Decision Making - Bias and Discrimination in Criminal Justice Systems

Explore how AI algorithms impact criminal justice decisions, examining bias and discrimination in bail, parole, and other critical legal determinations.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Criminal Justice 104: Introduction to Criminology

Explore criminology fundamentals, crime patterns, theories, and justice systems. Gain insights into various crime types and their societal impacts through video lessons and quizzes.

• Study.com
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Criminal Justice 381: Victimology

Explore the field of victimology, covering various crime types, their impacts, and prevention strategies. Gain insights into victim experiences and learn about violence measurement and consequences.

• Study.com
• 13 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course