Gladue Report Writing

Play a role in reconciliation by learning the legal standards for addressing an Indigenous offender's personal and cultural history in advance of sentencing.

Tuition: 5188*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 1 year

Hours: Part-time

Format: Class-based

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: May

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

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.

Course List
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	0
Tuition	5188	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	0
College initiative	25
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	104
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

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.