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Course Description

Victim assistance workers must be able to plan and implement skills and techniques aimed at the prevention of crime and healing of victims. Students are introduced to the theoretical basis and practice of victim service interventions. Through lectures, class discussions and role play, students learn to conduct threat assessments, triage, facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and non-violent crisis intervention. Special emphasis is placed on recognizing and addressing the acute needs of victims in crisis, and delivering interventions from a client-centred perspective.

Prerequisites

None

Equivalents

None

Course Hours

42

Credit Value

3

Applies to the following Programs

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Section Title
Victimology: Assessment and Intervention
Type
OntarioLearn
Dates
May 14, 2024 to Aug 20, 2024
Instruction Method
Registration
Fee
Domestic Student non-credit $406.51
Credit Value
3 credits
Withdraw with Refund (less $20 holdback) before
May 21, 2024
Transfer before
May 29, 2024
Withdraw (no refund) between
May 21, 2024 to Aug 10, 2024
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