Course Introduction

In this course, we address how to assist individuals with disabilities who have been involved with the criminal justice system while addressing the collateral challenges inherent for most, if not all, people released from prison.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Define key terms and rates of incarceration.
• Describe the challenges at the intersection of disability and former incarcerated including challenges related to other marginalized identies
• Identify systemic barriers faced by this population along with effective solutions.
• Identify best practices for career exploration with individuals with anxiety disorders..
• Explain how service providers can support students with anxiety disorders to promote persistence in school/college.
• Describe employment considerations and effective employment related solutions for individuals with anxiety disorders.
• Explain how to facilitate effective career planning and education/credentialing for employment.
• Outline key strategies for building trust and rapport with individuals who were formerly incarcerated. 
• Describe effective practices for obtaining and maintaining a job.