College Diploma - Community and Justice Services (010505)

The Community and Justice Services program will prepare students for a rewarding and challenging career working with youth and adults in crisis. Students will gain a working knowledge of the law, criminology, victimology and human behaviour. They will benefit from practical workshops, industry tours and an integrated field placement component. Applied workshops include conflict resolution, mental health first aid, hostage taking and negotiating. This comprehensive training will give students the skills they need to work in the fields of youth justice, restorative justice and adult corrections.

Students will learn: • Criminology • Criminal law and procedures • Community program development and intervention • Case management techniques • Interviewing and counselling techniques • Special needs and diverse client groups • Human behaviour and mental health

Future Careers: • Program development facilitator • Youth worker • Restorative justice worker • Policing • Correctional officer • Crisis intervention officer • Emergency response team officer • Canine unit officer • Court liaison officer/bailiff