Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

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Inter American Development Bank via Edx

Get familiar with the police and justice modernisation practices, and prevention, with Leaders in Citizen Security & Justice Management for Caribbean program.

Lavel

Intermediate

Mode

Online

Duration

10 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 3-4 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The increasing rates of violence and crime are the two main challenges that the Caribbean and Latin American countries face. That’s why there’s a growing need of prioritising citizen security over other agendas. It is essential to have a society educated in social rights and law's nuances to make informed policies. To achieve this effect and impart the necessary knowledge, edX has developed the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management online course, in collaboration with Inter-American Development Bank.

The Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management training covers both the theoretical and practical concepts of citizen security and how justice policies are carried out in the South American region. The programme also goes through crime deterrence, social rehabilitation of prisoners, law enforcement, and crime judicialization. It is expected that this law programme will develop awareness within authorities, academics, public officials, journalists, and civil society regarding citizen justice.

The Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management certification course was jointly developed by IDB and the consortium of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, FADISMA in Brazil, and the universities of Chile. This 10-week programme is a self-paced one, which requires 3-4 hours of diligent study every week. You can also add a verified certificate if you wish to improve your credentials or look for jobs in the social science field. By enrolling to any one of the tracks namely verified and audit the students may learn the programme. During the audit track, learning is free for a limited time period whereas during the verified track learning is unlimited but paid.

The highlights

  • An Inter-American Development Bank offering
  • English-language programme
  • Video lectures with English Transcripts are available
  • Self-paced learning programme
  • Intermediate-level training
  • Social Sciences course
  • Free training
  • Ten-week programme
  • 3-4  hours of weekly commitment
  • Verified, Purchasable certificate

Program offerings

  • English-language program
  • Video lectures
  • Self-paced learning program
  • Intermediate-level training
  • English transcripts available
  • Free training
  • Ten-week program
  • Verified and purchasable certificate

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

  • Since the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management certification fee is free, you need not pay any fee to access the course material.
  • You only have to pay a fee if you wish to have a verified course completion certificate. The detail regarding the pricing is specified below.

Leaders in Citizen Security fee structure

Course Name

Fees in INR

Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

FREE

Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management – With a Verified certificate

Rs. 2,086

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

IDB

certificate fees

₹2,086

Who it is for

The Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management training is designed with the intention to imbue awareness within academics, authorities, public officials like civil lawyers, civil society, and people interested in justice and citizen security issues prevalent in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Eligibility criteria

Since the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management training is an introductory-level program, no prior knowledge or experience is required on your part in the field of justice management or citizen security.

Certification Qualification Details

The Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management certification by edX shall only be awarded when the students are ready to complete the entire programme, and want to certificate by paying the required fee.

What you will learn

Knowledge of law

By the end of the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management Certification Syllabus, you will be proficient in concepts such as:

  • Alternative frameworks for social reintegration and criminal justice policies
  • Crucial elements in police reform and modernization
  • Models to prevent youth violence, especially against women
  • Crucial elements achieve effective, data-driven, and efficient institutional management programs
  • The fundamental conceptual and theoretical frameworks of violence, crime, and prevention

The syllabus

None

Admission details

To get all the information regarding the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management classes, you must first visit its programme page. Here are the steps to do that:

Step 1:  https://www.edx.org/learn/public-policy/inter-american-development-bank-leaders-in-citizen-security-and-justice-management, Use this link to reach the edX website.

Step 2: In the top right-hand corner, you will find the search bar. Type in the course name, “Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management” and click on the search icon.

Step 3: Once you are on the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management programme page, go through the details. Click on the “Enrol” prompt if you’re satisfied with the offerings.

Step 4: Sign in if you already have an account, or register if you don’t have one.

Step 5: Once you’re logged in through your account, you will be able to access all the course content. If you want a certificate, you can purchase it during the course.


Filling the form

While the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management certification course doesn’t demand the submission of a separate application form, it still requires you to have an official edX account. To create one, you only have to provide necessary details such as password, email ID, name, country name, and username. However, if you already own an edX account, merely logging in will enrol you into the course.

How it helps

The Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management online course aims to create awareness regarding the Caribbean and Latin America’s failing justice system. With this course, you will get in-depth insights into citizen justice policies using many theoretical and practical concepts. The program’s self-paced nature allows you to negotiate the course modules at your own pace and convenience.

Lastly, if you opt for the course certificate, you will receive a verified document, with which you’ll be able to showcase your skills and look for rewarding jobs in the social sciences field. Hence these are the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management certification benefits.

Instructors

Ms Olga Espinoza
Professor
University of Chile,...

Ph.D

Mr Eduardo Pazinato
Professor
Freelancer

Ph.D

Ms Alejandra Mera
Instructor
Freelancer

Other Bachelors, Ph.D

Mr Hung-En Sung
Professor
Freelancer

Other Bachelors, Ph.D

Ms Rosemary Barberet
Professor
Freelancer

Other Bachelors, Ph.D

Mr Juan Carlos Ruiz
Professor
Freelancer

Other Bachelors, Ph.D

Ms Liliana Manzano
Instructor
Freelancer

Ph.D

Mr Diego Piñol
Research Coordinator
University of Chile,...

Ph.D

FAQs

Do I require any prior experience to enroll in this course?

No, this introductory-level program doesn’t require you to have prior knowledge of experience in the field of justice management or citizen security.

What is the program’s admission fee?

The Inter-American Development Bank, in collaboration with edX, provides this course free of cost.

Is the course curriculum advanced?

No, Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management training is an introductory-level program that doesn’t require any prior knowledge.

How long is the Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management for the Caribbean online course and what will be the pace?

The program is self-paced, and you can learn at your own speed. However, the program can be completed in ten weeks if you maintain an ideal pace.

What kind of details will the course completion certificate include?

The purchasable certificate consists of the course instructor’s signature and the University’s logo.

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