Alternatives to Imprisonment for Women Offenders
Offered by
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Course details
- Length
- 60-90 min.
- Effort
- 30 min per day
- Level
- Introductory
- Language
- English
- Venue
- online
- Certificate
- No
- Price
- free
Course summary
This self-paced module addresses gender-based discrimination in the criminal justice system and explains non-custodial measures that should be made available to women offenders in line with international standards and norms. This course was developed by UNODC and the Council of Europe for criminal
Topics
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Leave no one behind
- Gender equality
- Reducing inequalities
- Peace, justice and strong institutions
- Subject
- Gender equality
About this course
This self-paced module addresses gender-based discrimination in the criminal justice system and explains non-custodial measures that should be made available to women offenders in line with international standards and norms.
This course was developed by UNODC and the Council of Europe for criminal justice practitioners.
Please note that this module does not contain a post-test, and therefore no certificate will be issued.
Download syllabusTarget audience
Member State officials on international security threats such as transnational organized crime, terrorism, illicit drugs, trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, wildlife and forest crime, cybercrime as well as provide training on border control, intelligence analysis, gender issues, anti-corruption, HIV/AIDS and human rights.
Learning objectives
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the operational and normative aspects of prison systems
- Discuss the gender-based discrimination in the criminal justice system
- Explain non-custodial measures that should be available to women offenders in line with international standards and norms.
