CRJ445
Community Development Through Restorative Justice
Conflict is an opportunity to see what needs our attention in the community. You will explore the relevance and use of restorative practices in community development and examine social development as a crime prevention tool. You will also learn how gathering data about conflicts can help identify broader community deficits and create lasting change.
Related program(s)
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Date/time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ445-ON1147 | 13 weeks beginning Sep 8, 2014 | Online | Joao Salm | $900 | Registration opens Jan 7, 2014 if space available |
What will I learn?
This course will give you a working knowledge of the following:
- The concept of participatory democracy in the context of restorative justice practices
- The concept of social capital in the context of harm prevention
You'll be able to do the following:
- Apply structured and responsive uses of restorative justice in family, group, and community-wide situations
- Describe best practices in crime prevention through social development
- Use various community-friendly evaluation strategies for measuring program and process outcomes
- Initiate meaningful and sustainable responses to community deficits
How will I learn?
This is a 13-week online course. You will work within scheduled start and end dates, as well as assignment timelines. In some cases, your study schedule will be entirely up to you. In other instances, you may need to meet online with your class at a specific time.
Expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week on reading, online discussions, course work and supplementary activities, such as viewing assigned videos.
How will I be evaluated?
You will be evaluated based on a variety of methods, such as online participation, individual assignments, journals, project-based work and course papers. Assignments build upon the significant level of real-world experience that most participants bring to the course. You must successfully complete all three required courses with a minimum course grade average of C prior to receiving the certificate.
To meet course demands, you should have an advanced level of English. If English is not your first language, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5. If you have any questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact us.
Textbooks and learning materials
Course fees do not include the cost of textbooks and other supplemental materials that you may purchase from the SFU Bookstore.
Partners/Sponsors
The Centre for Restorative Justice
School of Criminology
Simon Fraser University