Introduction to the U.S. Criminal Justice System

Course Code: REL-PSC-0-IUSCJS

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
List the three components of the criminal justice system and the roles of each.
Recall the four main steps in the criminal justice process and what happens at each step.

Outline:

Section 1: Components of the Criminal Justice System

What is the Criminal Justice System?

Criminal Justice System Components

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: The Criminal Justice Process

Steps in the Criminal Justice Process

Arrest and Pretrial

The Trial

Knowledge Check

Sentencing

The Appeal

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.

Subject Matter Expert: Linda L. Bryant, J.D., M.B.A.

Ms. Bryant is a veteran public safety official and legal expert. She has served on her state’s parole board and as Deputy Attorney General responsible for overseeing the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division. She also served as Assistant Superintendent of a mega-jail housing special management inmates, during which time she became an AJA Certified Jail Manager. She also served as an attorney in the Judge Advocate Generals Corps. She has been an Adjunct Professor at the College of William and Mary Law School and Norfolk State University. She has also consulted and trained for Lexipol, the American Jail Association, and various public safety agencies in the U.S. She is currently a judge in Virginia.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; Probation/Parole Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.