- DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES
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If you're fascinated with law and crime and want to help at-risk people and communities, the Community and Justice Services program is for you.
Facilitated by the School of Community and Health Studies, Community and Justice Services courses will help you to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills to work in diverse settings that address youth and adult populations that are at risk, currently incarcerated involved with the criminal justice system, or involved in rehabilitation programs.
In this diploma program, emphasis will be placed on:
- Prevention, intervention and rehabilitative strategies
- Practical communication
- Treatment approaches
- Group dynamics
- Program development and facilitation
- Case management and security skills
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This program will include more than 400 hours of placement in and around Greater Toronto Area jails, group homes, community centres, courthouses and schools.
Please note:
- This program is taught using a combination of modalities. Courses may be delivered face-to-face, online, or in a blended/hybrid combination of both online and traditional classroom teaching.
- A minimum grade of C (60 per cent) is required to pass all courses in this program, including GNED, COMM and ENGL.
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Program Highlights
- Active participation in the Community and Justice Services program is essential as you'll learn counselling, case management, risk assessment, care and control, and crisis and suicide intervention skills.
- You'll develop a professional portfolio.
- The third and fourth semesters will include field placements two days a week, with the other three days spent in class.
- The Community and Justice Services program has forged connections to the field that will provide you with an exceptional field placement learning experience and employment opportunities.
- Hands-on experience, work with diverse client groups in a variety of settings, and exposure to the criminal justice and community services field will open doors to the employment market.
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As a Community and Justice Services graduate, you'll demonstrate the ability to:
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communicate in a manner consistent with professional ethics and practice, and a respect for self, others, and relevant law, policies and legislation.
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employ all relevant static and dynamic safety and security techniques to ensure the protection of the public, staff, and clients in institutional, residential, and community settings.
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intervene with clients, individually and in groups, in order to address and manage barriers to promote inclusion, positive growth and personal development.c
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collect information, observe, monitor, record and assess client behaviour accurately in compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
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assist in the prevention, management and resolution of conflict, crises, and emergency situations using intervention strategies as prescribed by relevant legislative requirements and industry standards and/or certification.
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develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and community justice stakeholders to maintain a productive, professional and safe working environment.
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engage in program planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation to meet the needs of clients, staff, community and administration within the context of an interdisciplinary setting.
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apply knowledge of the history, philosophy, and diverse models of corrective action, of detention, rehabilitation, and reintegration to decision-making and institutional practices.
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develop and implement self-care strategies using self-awareness, self-inquiry and reflection.
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work in a manner consistent with professional ethics demonstrating respect for self, others and relevant legislation, policies and procedures in a multi-disciplinary workplace.
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assess and respond to the strengths and needs of clients, including complex responses impacted by mental health, addictions and other social factors in order to support and promote positive change.
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promote inclusive practices within community and justice services to increase understanding within the community and meet the needs of diverse populations.
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propose innovative solutions to address gaps in programs/services in the criminal justice sector through collaborations with community partners.
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discuss how to engage in decolonizing actions within the professions of Community and Justice Services in the collective pursuit of reconciliation.
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Global Citizenship and Equity Portfolio
You'll develop a portfolio documenting your engagement with the College's signature Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) competencies. For more information on GC&E, the GC&E portfolio and the supports available to you, please visit centennialcollege.ca/citizenshipandequity.
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Career Options and Education Pathways
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Companies Offering Jobs
Organizations that have hired program graduates include:
- Correctional Services Canada
- Springboard Services
- Ministry of the Solicitor General
- Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Ministry of the Attorney General
- Salvation Army
- Toronto District School Board
- Toronto Bail Program
- Kennedy House Youth Services
- Fernie House Youth Services
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Career Outlook
- Youth Worker
- Correctional Officer
- Youth Services Officer
- Police Officer
- Bail Officer
- Court Officer
- Program Facilitator
- Agency/Institution Supervisor
- Youth Counsellor
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Education Pathways
Listed below are the credentials from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
| Partner Institution |
Degree |
| Algoma University |
Bachelor of Arts - Community Development |
| Bachelor of Arts or Honours Bachelor of Arts - Community, Economic and Social Development |
| Bachelor of Arts or Hon. Bachelor of Arts - Law and Justice |
| Athabasca University |
Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice |
| Bachelor of Professional Arts in Governance, Law and Management |
| Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services |
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Conestoga College
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Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice
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Georgian College
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Bachelor of Human Services - Police Studies
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| Guelph-Humber, University of |
Honours Bachelors of Applied Science - Justice Studies |
| Bachelor of Applied Arts (General) - Justice Studies |
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Humber College
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Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice
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| Bachelor of Behavioural Science |
| Bachelor of Community Development |
| Lakehead University |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science - Criminology |
| Laurentian University |
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Justice |
| Nipissing University |
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice |
| Ontario Tech University (UOIT) |
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies and Digital Technology |
| Ryerson University |
Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies |
| Seneca College |
Bachelor of interdisciplinary Studies |
| Honours Bachelor of Crime and Intelligence Analysis |
| Trent University |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Policing and Community Well-being |
| York University |
Honours Bachelor Degree in any Major |
Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on articulation agreements.
Educational Partners
Qualified graduates may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning obtained at Centennial College. Our partners include:
- York University
- Athabasca University
- Ontario Tech University Advanced Entry Programs
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Professional Associations
- Canadian Criminal Justice Association
- Criminal Justice Association of Ontario
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Recognitions
- Several President's Recognition Awards for Student, Graduate and Employer Satisfaction
- 3 full-time faculty members have been nominated for the Wicken Teaching Excellence Award
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Placement Partners
Community and Justice Services Field Placement partners include: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Ministry of Solicitor General, Correctional Services of Canada, Ministry of the Attorney General, Springboard Services, Kennedy House Youth Services, Frontenac Youth Services, Salvation Army, Elizabeth Fry Society, John Howard Society, Toronto District School Board, Durham Regional School Board, York Regional School Board, Peel Regional School Board, Child and Family Native Services, Murray McKinnon Foundation,Fernie House Youth Services
Areas of Employment
With program emphasis on prevention, intervention and rehabilitation, you will be extremely marketable and in demand. As a Community and Justice Services graduate, you will possess the skills and knowledge you need for a career with at-risk populations (in the community and custodial settings), including involvement with gangs, addictions, criminal activity, lack of community support and services, institutionalization, and more.
- Outreach Worker
- Child/Adult Advocate
- Probation and Parole Officer (with degree)
- Victim Services and other higher level positions in federal/provincial institutions.
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