Criminal Justice Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Explore law enforcement, courts, corrections, and key issues in the American criminal justice system, from historical developments to current challenges and future trends.

• StraighterLine
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Hip-Hop Collision: Music, Race, and the Law

Explore the intersection of criminal justice, race, and hip-hop with defense attorney Drew Findling. Discuss recent events, societal issues, and how artists inspire conversations and mobilize fans to act.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gresham College

Donald Trump and the Death Penalty

Explore Trump's executive order to restore the death penalty and its impact on 2,400 death row inmates, plus evidence that 13% of executions since 1976 may have killed innocent people.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Crime and Punishment: Stereotypes and Uncertainty in the Justice System

Explore how stereotypes influence criminal justice decisions, from offenders to jurors, and their impact on controversial issues, aiming for a more equitable society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beyond Prediction: Algorithmic Proof of Guilt or Innocence in Criminal Trials

Explore the use of algorithms in criminal trials for evidence, examining accuracy, fairness, and transparency concerns. Discuss challenges and potential solutions for courts and researchers.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Deep Dive: Rethinking Prison - Education and Reintegration Strategies

Experts discuss prison reform, focusing on education and training for incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration into society upon release.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

Organizing and Abolition: Then and Now - When the Prisoners Ran Walpole 50 Years Later - Session 4

Exploring prison reform, activism, and abolition through the lens of the 1973 Walpole prison takeover. Experts discuss historical events and their relevance to contemporary movements for justice and incarceration reform.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Women and Girls vs. the Justice System

Poetic exploration of women's experiences in the justice system, highlighting creativity as a means of expression and empowerment for those affected by incarceration and violence.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Help an Incarcerated Person - Top Tips from a Former Inmate

Practical tips for supporting incarcerated individuals, addressing isolation, idleness, and indigence. Insights from a former inmate's 28-year experience, emphasizing mindset shifts and fostering success during and after incarceration.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Imperial College London

Clear My Name - Integrity at the Core: A 47-Year Battle Against False Imprisonment

Explore Winston Trew's 47-year battle against false imprisonment, uncovering challenges faced and lessons learned in the fight for justice and integrity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Challenging Narratives in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention - A Survivor's Perspective

A survivor challenges prevailing narratives on child sexual abuse, advocating for community-based rehabilitation and prevention strategies over traditional punitive measures to create safer environments and end abuse cycles.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video