Module 7: Legal Knowledge and Procedural Understanding

Course Description

Welcome to the course Legal Knowledge and Procedural Understanding for Penitentiary Workers! This course is designed to provide penitentiary workers with a foundational understanding of legal concepts essential to their roles. It covers key topics such as the purpose of law, sources of law, inmates' rights, the use of force, and crisis management. By the end of the course, participants will have the tools to perform their duties ethically, legally, and effectively.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the fundamental principles of law relevant to the correctional system, including key legal principles regarding emerging adults and their legal position in the correctional system;
2. Gain knowledge of prisoners' rights and obligations under the law;
3. Learn the legal framework governing the operation of penitentiaries;
4. Develop skills to handle legal situations in a correctional setting ethically and effectively;
5. Equip penitentiary workers with a strong foundation in legal principles, rights of inmates, treatment of vulnerable groups (including minors), procedural requirements, and ethical considerations to ensure compliance and professionalism in corrections facilities.