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Canadian Resource Guide to Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution Education Programs

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Name of Institution: University of Prince Edward Island - Centre for

Conflict Resolution Studies

Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Programs and Courses:

The Centre for Conflict Resolution Studies offers a 210-hour certificate program with conflict resolution electives and concentrations in mediation, negotiation and facilitation. Each concentration provides a graduated sequence of studies and applications to a various situations. The program is capped by a practicum. This is a professional development program offering non-academic credits. Applicants are expected to have a first degree. Admission may also be granted on the basis of prior experience and qualifications. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the certificate.

All courses are offered in one- to four-day modules and involve active participation in discussions, simulations and skills building exercises. The faculty features instructors of note from across Canada. Customized courses for groups are available. The Centre also offers a three-day workshop and a one-day workshop on Restorative Justice. The certificate course requirements include the following core courses:

· Introduction to Restorative Justice (21 hours)

· Introduction to Conflict Resolution (21 hours)

· Victim Sensitivity (TBA)

· Victim Offender Mediation (21 hours)

· Group Conferencing (TBA)

· Case Development in Victim-Offender Dialogue (21 hours)

· Practicum

Contact Person:

Centre for Conflict Resolution Studies
Department of Extension and Summer Sessions
550 University Ave.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3
Tel: (902) 566-0408
Fax: (902) 566-0451

E-mail: extension@upei.ca

Website:www.upei.ca/~conflictcentr

Certification: Level 1 Certificate in Restorative Justice