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GLDU 1209: Gladue Report Writing
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Gladue Report Writing
School
Continuing Studies
Description
An effective and well-balanced Gladue report indicates the Gladue factors that are inherent to an individual's history and lived experiences, and is essential to the judicial system in making well-informed decisions when sentencing First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Non-Status peoples. Subsequently, the Gladue report can play a key role in other social service areas such as case management, and can help guide the individual in their healing journey by acting as a self-reflecting mirror. This course will prepare students to write and present a holistic, individualized, and objective Gladue Report.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
GLDU 1207 & GLDU 1201 taken prior or concurrently.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the standards and conventions of a Gladue report.
- Explain key concepts and terms used in the Gladue report.
- Identify and describe Gladue factors to be incorporated into the Gladue report.
- Prepare, write and present a well-researched Gladue report that captures and contextualizes the unique experiences of an individual's life continuum.
- Develop a healing plan that addresses the needs of the individual for consideration by the court.
- Articulate the impact of intergenerational and systemic trauma on the individuals, their families and communities when writing Sacred Stories.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, portfolio, demonstration, interview, self-assessment, and/or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, videos, group discussion/work, reflective writing, practice reports
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Final Gladue Report |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Annotated mock report |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Knowledge check-in, team-based quiz, audio or video blog |
|
Project |
20 |
Group project and presentation |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation |
Course topics
- The framework of the Gladue report Identifying Gladue factors and their relation to the individual’s Sacred Story Different applications of a Gladue report Preparation for the Gladue report Writing a Gladue report
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.