
Play a role in reconciliation by learning the legal standards for addressing an Indigenous offender's personal and cultural history in advance of sentencing.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply the Gladue approach to write a holistic, individualized, and objective Gladue report that assists the Canadian Judicial System in making well-informed decisions
- Apply a narrative and trauma-informed approach to gather, analyze, and communicate information for a Gladue Report
- Identify and describe the legal history and legislation informing Gladue rights
- Act professionally and ethically as a Gladue Writer
- Explain the impact of colonialism on Indigenous peoples and their relationship with the Canadian Judicial System
What to expect
Courses are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online instructional activities including, but not limited to, lectures, seminars, group discussion and activities, demonstrations, guest lectures, videos, clinical simulations, and field trips.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- English 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent
- Letter of intent
- Successful interview with the department based on criteria reflecting the recommended student characteristics
Notes
- To participate in capstone/practicum you may need security clearance
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
- Awareness of community support services
- Awareness of the Canadian judicial system
- Appreciation of Indigenous cultures and history
- Good writing skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest or passion for Indigenous justice
Courses
*This program must be completed within three years.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
GLDU 1201 | Professionalism in Gladue Report Writing | 1 |
GLDU 1203 | Impacts of Colonization Past and Present | 2 |
GLDU 1205 | Indigenous People and the Canadian Judicial System | 2 |
GLDU 1207 | Capturing the Sacred Story | 2 |
GLDU 1209 | Gladue Report Writing | 2 |
GLDU 1211 | Gladue Report Capstone | 9 |
Total Credits | 18 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
---|---|---|
Application fee | 35 | |
Tuition | 5292 |
Tuition Breakdown
0 - 1
0 - 2
0 - 3
0 - 4
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Student union | 0 | |
College initiative | 25 | |
Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
Campus resource | 106 | |
Laundry | 0 | |
Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
Medical & Dental | 0 | |
U-PASS | 0 | |
Graduation | 0 | |
Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
Total |
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
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VCC Continuing Studies
250 West Pender St.
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1S9
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