Restorative Justice Certificate
Restorative justice is an alternative approach to conflict resolution based on restorative values and practices. Rather than focusing on blame and punishment, the approach builds understanding, relationships, healing and restoration. In our professional part-time program, you’ll learn how victims, offenders and community members can reach solutions that allow them to live together in safer, healthier environments.
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
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
Courses
Required courses:
Electives (choose 2):
Learning materials
See individual courses for textbook details
Cost
$990/course (not including textbooks)
$75 program application fee
Application info
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.
Available
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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Kim Riddell, a local social worker and a graduate of our online Restorative Justice Certificate, has seen the power of restorative justice firsthand.
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Educator and musician Colin McLean talks about the tools and ideas he gained to resolve conflict and address harm in an institutional setting.
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Youth worker Karen Exley explains how she uses restorative justice at work and at home to build relationships and make connections.
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