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
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
Courses
Required courses:
Electives (choose 2):
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
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.
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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As a youth outreach worker, Jaclyn Barkase is using a restorative approach to support high school students from Vancouver’s low-income communities.
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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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