International Prison Standards
International Prison Standards
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities of social workers within the criminal justice system, with a particular focus on prison standards. Participants will explore the historical development and current application of international prison standards, including the Nelson Mandela Rules, Tokyo Rules, and Bangkok Rules. The course also addresses the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals and the critical role social workers play in advocating for prisoners' rights, providing culturally competent treatment, and supporting reintegration into society.
This course is designed for social workers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, legal practitioners, prison staff, researchers, and students interested in the criminal justice system, prison reform, and the promotion of human rights within correctional facilities.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the historical development and significance of international prison standards.
- Recognize the multifaceted role of social workers in prison settings.
- Apply the Nelson Mandela Rules, Tokyo Rules, and Bangkok Rules in practical scenarios.
- Identify and address the unique needs and challenges faced by incarcerated individuals.
- Advocate for evidence-based programs and policy changes to improve prison conditions and support prisoner rehabilitation.
- Evaluate the ethical challenges and value dilemmas faced by social workers in correctional institutions.
Social work within the criminal justice system
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Learn about the challenges that face social workers working in prison
- Describe the role of social workers within the criminal justice system
- Identify key activities of social workers within the criminal justice system
The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and Nelson Mandela Rules
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Describe what are the Nelson Maneda Rules (NMR) and why they are important for people in prisons
- Describe key Nelson Mandela Rules
Quiz 1
United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for Non-custodial Measures (Tokyo Rules)
After studying this module, you should be able to describe what are the Tokyo Rules and what are they focus on.
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The United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (The Bangkok rules)
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Describe what are the Bangkok rules
- Explain why Bangkok rules are important in the context of the treatment of women
Quiz 3
Preventing and prohibiting torture
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- How we define torture?
- Describe the role of "Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment" in preventing torture
- Describe the role of The Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) in preventing torture
Quiz 4
Mechanism for monitoring prison conditions
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Describe the role of the The National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in preventing torture
- Describe the relationship between National Preventive Mechanisms (NPM) and Civil Society Organizations
Quiz 5
The Role of Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the Promotion of International Prison Standards
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Describe why Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) are important for the Promotion of International Prison Standards
- Provide examples of actions of NGOs to promote the standards
Quiz 6
The United Nations and the Promotion of International Prison Standards
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Describe how the United Nations (UN) is engaged in the promotion of international prison standards
- Provide examples of agencies and organisations involved in the promotion of international prison standards within the UN
Quiz 7
Restriction of solitary confinement
After studying this module, you should be able to explain why solitary confinement a form is of torture
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Response to prison overcrowding
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Describe Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (SMR)
- Explain how prison overcrowding impacts the physical and mental health of the prisoners
- Explain what measures can be taken to reduce overcrowding
Quiz 9
Improving prisoner health
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Describe the problems related to prisoners' health
- Describe the guidelines, regulations, and standards addressing Prisoners' physical and mental health
- Explain what measures can be taken to reduce overcrowding
- Explain how prisoners' health could be improved
- Describe the role of the WHO Prison Health Framework
Quiz 10