Incarceration Courses and Certifications

IT'S HISTORY

Why ADX Florence is Totally Forbidden

Explore the secrets of ADX Florence, America's most secure prison, housing terrorists, cartel leaders, and serial killers. Uncover its history, notorious inmates, psychological impacts of isolation, and why this facility remains shrouded in mystery.

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

TED

Exposing the Deadly Health Risks of Incarceration

Uncovers hidden health risks in jails, including "jail attributable death" and "dual loyalty," and explores solutions to bridge the gap between community and correctional healthcare.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Keeping Family Together During Incarceration

Explore innovative approaches to maintaining family bonds during incarceration, examining their lasting impact on individuals and communities beyond prison walls.

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

What Three People Taught Me About Life After Incarceration

Exploring challenges faced by ex-inmates, including societal barriers and false narratives, while advocating for compassion and support to reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration.

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

Yale Cancer Center

Incarceration and Cancer Care: A Key Focus for Health Justice Efforts

Explore the critical intersection of incarceration and cancer care through expert insights on health justice, examining barriers and solutions for equitable healthcare access in correctional facilities.

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

TED

The US Is Addicted to Incarceration - How to Break the Cycle

Robin Steinberg discusses The Bail Project, a nonprofit addressing mass incarceration by paying bail for those who can't afford it, and introduces a new community-based model to reform the US justice system.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Amazing Grace and Mass Incarceration

Exploring the intersection of Christian grace and mass incarceration through John Newton's story, urging listeners to apply grace in modern contexts. Includes a moving rendition of "Amazing Grace."

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

A Voice on the Phone - Mass Incarceration

Exploring the urgent need for prison reform through personal stories and statistics, highlighting injustices in the US criminal justice system and advocating for data-driven policy changes.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Problem with Mass Incarceration - A Mother’s Love

Exploración del impacto de la encarcelación masiva en familias y comunidades marginadas, destacando los efectos en los niños y la necesidad de apoyo y concienciación para combatir la estigmatización.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Intelligent Machines for Smarter Social Policies - Tackling Inequality and Mass Incarceration

Explore how AI and machine learning can revolutionize social policy, addressing issues like inequality and mass incarceration, with insights from Harvard economist Sendhil Mulanthainan.

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

The Aspen Institute

Building Careers After Incarceration

Exploring innovative programs providing professional development in leadership, entrepreneurship, and tech skills to former inmates, showcasing the potential of pre-release interventions and breaking stigma.

• YouTube
• 47 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

How an Ultrasound Picture Saved My Life - From Incarceration to Inspiration

Inspiring journey from prison to purpose: Anthony Payton shares how an ultrasound photo of his daughter sparked transformation, leading to a life of advocacy and support for at-risk populations.

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

The Trenches of Change - From Incarceration to Legislation

Adam Procell shares his journey from incarceration to advocacy, discussing gang culture, prison reform, and his efforts to prevent youth from joining gangs and support prisoner reintegration.

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