Victim Justice and Interventions (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

When a victim/survivor of a criminal offence decides to report what happened to them, they may need support. In this program you will receive the training and skills necessary to advocate for victims and help them access the services they need to rebuild their lives and regain their confidence.

Admission Requirements

Related diploma or degree
Proof of English language proficiency required

A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered.
Proof of English language proficiency required

Please note: there are post-admission requirements for this program. Please visit the Admissions Requirements tab for details.

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,322 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Social Services

Intervention

Support

Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2021	Open	Open

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Victim services advocate
Victim witness assistance worker
Police officer
Social worker

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Program Details

In just eight months, this program will give individuals the specialized knowledge and skills in victimology required to provide a variety of services to victims/survivors and their families.

You will focus on:

Various types of crimes (e.g. physical and sexual abuse, human trafficking and intimate partner violence.)
Identifying and assessing the needs of victims and providing strategies for healing
Designing and delivering victim service education to professionals and members of the community
Relationships between victims/survivors and offenders within the criminal justice system.

As a graduate of this program, you will be able to advocate for victims of crime within the criminal justice and other systems; assess and refer victims to appropriate services; and be part of a risk assessment team for individuals, families and groups.

You will complete a field placement in victim services that enables you to work with corporate and community service agencies to gain an in-depth understanding of the opportunities available upon graduation.

Admission Requirements

Related diploma or degree
Proof of English language proficiency required

A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered.
Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants whose first language is not English or who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Current Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR (Level C) certificate
Current and clear Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Current, standard first aid certificate
Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Victim services advocate
Victim witness assistance worker
Police officer
Social worker

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Police and criminal justice system
Social/community services
Social work
Victim crisis services
Addictions services
Child and youth protection, probation and parole
Community service agencies
Correctional facilities
Criminology
Law and advocacy

Field Placement

The field placement element is an important component of the second semester of the Victim Justice and Interventions graduate certificate program. Victim Justice and Interventions students complete 176 hours of field placement. Field placements provide students with direct supervised experience in the field while they are still engaged in academic studies.

Eligibility

Students will work with the Field Placement Officer to secure their field placement position. Before confirming field placement, students are required to check with their Field Placement Officer to ensure it meets the requirements for field placement and that they have the necessary paperwork submitted before commencing.

Field Placement Documentation

In order to maintain confidentiality and security, the program utilizes an independent provider, Verified by Synergy Gateway for field placement documentation collection and validation. This process is the Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC). There is a cost associated with this external agency of $49.95. Please refer to the for details.

Contact

For more information contact Stephanie Tufts-Ellis, Student Advisor/Placement Officer.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s programs in Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations; Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Youth Justice and Interventions. Students may also enroll in University programs to round out their educational experience.

Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the school office.

COVID-19 Information

Victim Justice and Interventions (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Technology recommendations

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

Eligibility

Field Placement Documentation

Contact

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Technology Recommendations

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]