Restorative Justice Certificate

Building trusting relationships and equitable communities is key to repairing harm. Restorative justice is an alternative approach to conflict resolution that builds understanding, relationships and healing. Whether you’re working in criminal justice, family, community or educational settings, you’ll learn to empower victims and support offenders and community members as they work toward creating healthier environments where everyone can thrive.

Overview

Courses: 3
Format: Part-time
Location: Online

Next online info session:
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00 PM PDT
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Why this program?

  • Take fully online courses on a flexible schedule
  • Build on real-world experience through hands-on learning with a cohort of peers from different professional backgrounds
  • Develop connections with other community leaders, including your instructors, who are dedicated to restorative justice values
  • Learn from experts active in the field of restorative justice
  • Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits

Format

Part-time

Location

Online

Program completion

1–3 years (from start date of first course)
To graduate, pass all courses required to complete the program.

Course duration

13 weeks

Course work

10 hours/week

Schedule

Self-paced within set assignment deadlines

Learning materials

See individual courses for textbook details

Cost

$990–$995/course 
$75 program application fee
$240 approx. textbook cost
$3,285 total program costs
 

Application info

No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.

StrongerBC future skills grant: Applications to use the grant for this program are closed as we have now reached capacity. 

Application requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
  • English Language Requirements

Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.

Course Name
Start Date
Location
Instructor
Cost
Seats Available
Action
Start DateWed, Jan 15, 2025
LocationOnline
Cost$995.00
Seats Available40
ActionRegister
Start DateWed, Jan 15, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorRachelle Louden
Cost$995.00
Seats Available32
ActionRegister
Start DateWed, May 7, 2025
LocationOnline
Cost$995.00
Seats Available41
ActionRegister
Start DateWed, May 7, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorDave Farthing
Cost$995.00
Seats Available41
ActionRegister
Start DateWed, Sep 10, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorDave Farthing
Cost$995.00
Seats Available44
ActionRegister
Start DateWed, Sep 10, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$995.00
Seats Available33
ActionRegister

Enroll in the certificate program to:

  • Track your progress in your student account
  • Access potential tax credits
  • Be eligible to graduate when you finish

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