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Correctional Mental Health Certificate
What You Can Expect
This certificate program includes 18 programs with 30 hours of training.
In this program you will gain advanced knowledge of mental health and criminal justice to:
- Provide more effective and humane care
- Advocate for improvements in practice and policy
- Contribute to safer correctional and community environments
- Use the specialty tools needed to understand and navigate the wide range of mental health and rehabilitative needs within correctional settings
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Presented By
Nichola Tyler PhD
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Virginia Barber-Rioja PhD
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Ashley Batastini PhD
Nichola Tyler PhD
Virginia Barber-Rioja PhD
Ashley Batastini PhD
Virginia Barber-Rioja obtained her Ph.D. in clinical forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. For 7 years, she worked in the NYC jail system holding the positions of Co-Chief and Clinical Director of Mental Health and Assistant Chief of Forensic Services for Correctional Health Services/NYC Health + Hospitals, which provides mental health treatment to the NYC jails and forensic assessment services to the NYC courts. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Psychology Department of New York University and the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of Teachers College, Columbia University. She has over 15 years of experience working in correctional and forensic contexts, including jails, forensic hospitals, and alternative to incarceration and reentry programs. She also worked as a consultant for the juvenile correctional facilities in Puerto Rico. Currently, Dr. Barber Rioja consults for the Center for Justice Innovation as a Senior Clinical Policy Advisor and maintains an independent forensic practice involving consulting, training, and forensic assessment in immigration, state, and federal court cases. She is an elected Member-At-Large of the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS), a board member of the Asociación Iberoamericana de Justicia Terapéutica (Iberoamerican Association of Therapeutic Jurisprudence), and a former elected member of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Legal Issues (COLI).
Virginia Barber-Rioja obtained her Ph.D. in clinical forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. For 7 years, she worked in the NYC jail system holding the positions of Co-Chief and Clinical Director of Mental Health and Assistant Chief of Forensic Services for Correctional Health Services/NYC Health + Hospitals, which provides mental health treatment to the NYC jails and forensic assessment services to the NYC courts. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Psychology Department of New York University and the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of Teachers College, Columbia University. She has over 15 years of experience working in correctional and forensic contexts, including jails, forensic hospitals, and alternative to incarceration and reentry programs. She also worked as a consultant for the juvenile correctional facilities in Puerto Rico. Currently, Dr. Barber Rioja consults for the Center for Justice Innovation as a Senior Clinical Policy Advisor and maintains an independent forensic practice involving consulting, training, and forensic assessment in immigration, state, and federal court cases. She is an elected Member-At-Large of the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS), a board member of the Asociación Iberoamericana de Justicia Terapéutica (Iberoamerican Association of Therapeutic Jurisprudence), and a former elected member of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Legal Issues (COLI).
Virginia Barber-Rioja obtained her Ph.D. in clinical forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. For 7 years, she worked in the NYC jail system holding the positions of Co-Chief and Clinical Director of Mental Health and Assistant Chief of Forensic Services for Correctional Health Services/NYC Health + Hospitals, which provides mental health treatment to the NYC jails and forensic assessment services to the NYC courts. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Psychology Department of New York University and the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of Teachers College, Columbia University. She has over 15 years of experience working in correctional and forensic contexts, including jails, forensic hospitals, and alternative to incarceration and reentry programs. She also worked as a consultant for the juvenile correctional facilities in Puerto Rico. Currently, Dr. Barber Rioja consults for the Center for Justice Innovation as a Senior Clinical Policy Advisor and maintains an independent forensic practice involving consulting, training, and forensic assessment in immigration, state, and federal court cases. She is an elected Member-At-Large of the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS), a board member of the Asociación Iberoamericana de Justicia Terapéutica (Iberoamerican Association of Therapeutic Jurisprudence), and a former elected member of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Legal Issues (COLI).
Virginia Barber-Rioja obtained her Ph.D. in clinical forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. For 7 years, she worked in the NYC jail system holding the positions of Co-Chief and Clinical Director of Mental Health and Assistant Chief of Forensic Services for Correctional Health Services/NYC Health + Hospitals, which provides mental health treatment to the NYC jails and forensic assessment services to the NYC courts. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Psychology Department of New York University and the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of Teachers College, Columbia University. She has over 15 years of experience working in correctional and forensic contexts, including jails, forensic hospitals, and alternative to incarceration and reentry programs. She also worked as a consultant for the juvenile correctional facilities in Puerto Rico. Currently, Dr. Barber Rioja consults for the Center for Justice Innovation as a Senior Clinical Policy Advisor and maintains an independent forensic practice involving consulting, training, and forensic assessment in immigration, state, and federal court cases. She is an elected Member-At-Large of the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS), a board member of the Asociación Iberoamericana de Justicia Terapéutica (Iberoamerican Association of Therapeutic Jurisprudence), and a former elected member of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Legal Issues (COLI).
Virginia Barber-Rioja obtained her Ph.D. in clinical forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. For 7 years, she worked in the NYC jail system holding the positions of Co-Chief and Clinical Director of Mental Health and Assistant Chief of Forensic Services for Correctional Health Services/NYC Health + Hospitals, which provides mental health treatment to the NYC jails and forensic assessment services to the NYC courts. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Psychology Department of New York University and the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of Teachers College, Columbia University. She has over 15 years of experience working in correctional and forensic contexts, including jails, forensic hospitals, and alternative to incarceration and reentry programs. She also worked as a consultant for the juvenile correctional facilities in Puerto Rico. Currently, Dr. Barber Rioja consults for the Center for Justice Innovation as a Senior Clinical Policy Advisor and maintains an independent forensic practice involving consulting, training, and forensic assessment in immigration, state, and federal court cases. She is an elected Member-At-Large of the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS), a board member of the Asociación Iberoamericana de Justicia Terapéutica (Iberoamerican Association of Therapeutic Jurisprudence), and a former elected member of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Legal Issues (COLI).
Virginia Barber-Rioja obtained her Ph.D. in clinical forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. For 7 years, she worked in the NYC jail system holding the positions of Co-Chief and Clinical Director of Mental Health and Assistant Chief of Forensic Services for Correctional Health Services/NYC Health + Hospitals, which provides mental health treatment to the NYC jails and forensic assessment services to the NYC courts. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Psychology Department of New York University and the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of Teachers College, Columbia University. She has over 15 years of experience working in correctional and forensic contexts, including jails, forensic hospitals, and alternative to incarceration and reentry programs. She also worked as a consultant for the juvenile correctional facilities in Puerto Rico. Currently, Dr. Barber Rioja consults for the Center for Justice Innovation as a Senior Clinical Policy Advisor and maintains an independent forensic practice involving consulting, training, and forensic assessment in immigration, state, and federal court cases. She is an elected Member-At-Large of the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS), a board member of the Asociación Iberoamericana de Justicia Terapéutica (Iberoamerican Association of Therapeutic Jurisprudence), and a former elected member of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Legal Issues (COLI).
Correctional Mental Health Certificate Curriculum
Certificate: 30 CE Hours 18 Programs $2,000
Foundational Trainings
Specialized Trainings
You Will Learn To:
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Define correctional mental health and related terminology within the criminal justice system
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Explore evidence-based approaches for managing mental health in correctional environments
3
Analyze the factors that impact mental health outcomes in correctional settings
4
Identify common disparities affecting incarcerated individuals with mental health conditions
5
Understand the impact of trauma, institutional environments, and systemic factors on correctional mental health
6
Describe current research and best practices in correctional mental health care
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Describe appropriate psychopharmacological treatments and understand their risks and benefits in correctional settin
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Understand gender-responsive and gender-affirming care for women, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals in the justice system
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Support individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities through effective interventions and ethical considerations
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Hear from Program Participants
"Light at the End"
There is light at the end of the tunnel for correctional psychology.”
"Cohesive Information"
“I appreciated the inclusion of cultural considerations. Additionally, the knowledge from both a clinician and researcher provided more cohesive information.”
"Love the discussion"
“Loved the discussion about the RNR model. Great balance of clinical work as well as research in this domain of psychology."
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Free eBook
Key Topics in Correctional Mental Health
This eBook examines the complexities of correctional mental health through lived experiences, from the trauma of confinement triggering PTSD and depression to the systemic barriers former incarcerated persons face in seeking care after release.