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Canadian Resource Guide to Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution Education Programs

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Name of Institution: Justice Institute of British Columbia

Location: New Westminster, British Columbia

Programs and Courses:
Certificate in Conflict Resolution

Specializations: Conflict Resolution / Negotiation
Peacemaking and Restorative Justice

The Certificate in Conflict Resolution with a specialization in Conflict Resolution/Negotiation is a 210-hour (30-day) program that is designed for completion over a period of one to three years to allow for the integration of skills. The program is made up of five required courses totaling 119 hours (17 days), elective courses totaling 91 hours (13 days) and a conflict resolution/negotiation assessment.

Required courses provide a theoretical framework and emphasize skill development. Course learning objectives are achieved through instructor presentations and demonstrations, large and small group exercises, discussions, and structured practice sessions. The last day of each course consists of small group videotaped role-play sessions facilitated by trained coaches. Students receive verbal and written feedback on their role-play and are encouraged to bring a VHS videotape to record their simulations.

• CR110A - Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict, or CR110B - Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
• CR200 - Dealing with Anger
• CR260 - Negotiation Skills Level I
• CR250 - Mediation Skills Level 1
• CR360 - Negotiation Skills Level II

This core program is complemented by a range of electives provide that specialized training in the dispute resolution functions of mediation, negotiation and facilitation. In addition, there are general electives that develop skills and provide theoretical frameworks that are applicable to negotiation, mediation and facilitation.

The Certificate in Conflict Resolution with a specialization in Peacemaking & Restorative Justice (PRJ) is a 210-hour (30-day) program that is designed for completion over a period of one to three years to allow for the integration of skills. The program is made up of 7 required courses totaling 105 hours (15 days), 70 hours (10 days) of Peacemaking and Restorative Justice electives, 35 hours (5 days) of Peacemaking & Restorative Justice or Conflict Resolution/Negotiation electives, and a Peacemaking & Restorative Justice assessment.

Required courses are a combination of Conflict Resolution/Negotiation courses and Peacemaking & Restorative Justice courses which focus on a theoretical framework in conflict resolution and Peacemaking & Restorative Justice and emphasize skill development. Course learning objectives are achieved through instructor presentations and demonstrations, large and small group exercises, discussions and structured practice sessions. Electives provide theoretical concepts and skills training that can be applied to all applications of Peacemaking, and electives that provide specialized training in work in community justice, schools, organizations and business.

Contact Person:

Carrie Gallant, Director
Justice Institute of British Columbia
715 McBride Boulevard
New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 5T4
Tel: (604) 528-5613

E-mail: mhuber@jibc.bc.ca
Website: www.jibc.bc.ca/ccr/f-peacekeeping.html

Certification:

Certificate in Conflict Resolution

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Name of Institution: Malaspina University College

Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia

Programs and Courses:

Starting in the Spring of 2002, the Criminology Department will be offering a three-credit course titled CRIM 290 - Alternative Conflict Resolution in Criminal Justice Systems as part of its Bachelor of Arts in Criminology program. The course will survey the ideologies, assumptions, theories and practices informing alternative conflict resolution models emerging in various criminal justice systems throughout the world. The aboriginal foundations for dispute resolution in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the United States and some Western European countries will provide the historical context. The course will examine various models such as accountability boards, healing circles, restorative justice options for youth, family conferences and victim-offender mediation programs.

Contact Person:

John Anderson, Department Chair
Department of Criminology
Malaspina University College
900 5^th Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5S5
Tel: (250) 753-3245, ext. 2240
Fax: (250) 741-2676

Website: www.mala.bc.ca

Certification: 3-credit course

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Name of Institution: Open Learning Agency

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Programs and Courses:

The Open Learning Agency offers a variety of distance education programs in the field of criminology, in partnership with Simon Fraser University. Courses with a restorative justice component include:

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System: A Total Systems Approach - an introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. It covers: examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations; the criminal courts; sentencing; correctional institutions and community-based models; and the youth justice system.

Introduction to Corrections - an examination of the organization, structure and operation of contemporary Canadian corrections; issues surrounding the re-entry of offenders into the community; and community-based corrections.

Indigenous Peoples, Crime and Criminal Justice -the creation of indigenous-controlled programs and criminal justice structures to reduce indigenous conflict with the law.

Contact Person:

Student Services
Open Learning Agency
P.O. Box 82080
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6J8
Tel: (604) 431-3300

E-mail: studentserv@ola.bc.ca

Web site: www.ola.bc.ca/ou

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Name of Institution: Royal Roads University

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

Programs and Courses:
Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management

The Peace and Conflict Studies Division of Royal Roads University offers a two-year interdisciplinary program leading to a master of arts degree. Through distance education (via the Internet) and an annual residency of up to five weeks, the program allows busy professionals to combine work with study. Prime candidates for the program are those active in roles where conflict is an inherent part of the job. The program deals with all elements of conflict, including early detection, prevention, management, resolution and reconciliation. It combines a strong theoretical grounding with practical skills development and stresses a holistic, cross-cultural approach to conflict analysis and management. Candidates for a degree must complete a major action-based research project (which replaces the conventional master's thesis). Courses include:

• CAM 500 - Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Management
• CAM 530 - Designing Dispute Management Systems for Multicultural Environments
• CAM 575 - Methods for Conflict Research and Analysis
• CAM 650 - Analyzing and Managing Conflict Involving Political, Ethnic and Security Issues
• CAM 661 - International Trade and Commercial Conflict Management
• CAM 662 - Environmental Conflict Management Issues

Other programs offered include a Graduate Diploma in Conflict Analysis and Management and a Certificate Program in Conflict Analysis and Management.

Contact Person:

James A. Bayer, Ph.D.
Dean, Peace and Conflict Studies Division
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Rd.
Victoria, British Columbia V9B 5Y2
Tel: (250) 391-2654
Fax: (250) 391-2608

E-mail: rruconflict@royalroads.ca

Website: www.royalroads.ca

Certification: Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management

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Name of Institution: Simon Fraser University

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Programs and Courses:

The University's School of Criminology is the home of the Centre for Restorative Justice, a new and growing resource and research centre for restorative justice. The School of Criminology is a member of a Canada-European consortium of universities, which facilitates the post-secondary program needs of foreign students travelling abroad to study restorative justice. Future plans are to create entrance scholarships for graduate students interested in research in restorative justice. Two 3-credit courses are currently available to undergraduate criminology majors:

• CRIM 315 - an overview and in-depth look at restorative justice issues.
• CRIM 422 - a seminar on correctional practice, with an emphasis on restorative justice programs. The course is given by Dave Gustafson of the Fraser Region Community Justice Initiatives Association. The Association runs a Victim Offender Mediation Program that deals with serious and violent crimes.

Contact Person:

Dr. Liz Elliott
Centre for Restorative Justice, School of Criminology
8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6
Tel: (604) 291-4730
Fax: (604) 291-4140

E-mail: elizabee@sfu.ca

Certification: Two 3-credit courses that go towards a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology.

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Name of Institution: University of Victoria

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

Programs and Courses : Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution

The interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution program is offered through the Faculty of Human and Social Development and is administered by the Institute for Dispute Resolution. The program focuses on public-sector dispute resolution, including: foundation content on theory and practice; design and implementation of public dispute resolution systems; and a study of the impact of social inequalities (e.g., power, gender and culture) on conflict. The program consists of 21 units of study and includes a thesis or non-thesis option. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a related field of study, as well as relevant work experience. Courses include:

Required foundation courses

• DR501 - Conflict Analysis and Resolution: Basic Concepts and Skills for Public Sector Dispute Resolution
• DR502 - Conflict, Culture and Diversity
• DR503 - Public Policy, Law and Dispute Resolution

Elective courses

• DR507 - Dispute Resolution and International Human Rights
• DR508 - Dispute Resolution and Indigenous Peoples

Contact Person:

Graduate Secretary
Institute for Dispute Resolution
University of Victoria
Box 2400, Stn. CSC
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3H7
Tel: (250) 721-8199
Fax: (250) 721-6607

E-mail: dispute@uvic.ca

Website: www.dispute.resolution.uvic.ca