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Court and Tribunal Agent / Paralegal Certificate - Durham College Douglas College's Youth Justice Program is a unique 60-credit program in British Columbia and it is primarily designed for individuals interested in a career working 'with youth in trouble with the law.' Through 'a combination of the core courses from the College's Criminology and Child and Youth Care Programs,' candidates will 'develop a realistic awareness of professional roles and learn the policy requirements and legal obligations of the youth justice system' and be equipped with 'a blend of academic and skills-based knowledge.' Students will 'gain a solid understanding of the legal system through courses such as Introduction to the Criminal Justice System and Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behavior, while courses such as Counseling Skills and Community Practice: Abuse' will develop learners' 'understanding of youth and the challenges they face.' Students will have the opportunity to apply, practice, and enhance what they learn in the classroom via 2 work experience placements, totaling 150 hours, in a relevant area or setting, such as addictions, custody, police, residential, wilderness camp, restorative justice or outreach, or a school setting. Students may be able to complete their respective placements at their workplaces. The College will attempt to match the student with a placement in an area or at a place of his/her preference. Students who previously completed a Placement for another program may be eligible for Advanced Standing for one of the required placements. Career-wise, graduates will have the knowledge and skills for 'a wide range of careers working with youth and the law.' Employment opportunities can be found in numerous community, government, or policing-based environments working in areas like Aboriginal youth services, anti-bullying programs, court-ordered programs, restoration justice, substance-abuse treatment, youth crime prevention, youth custody, youth support, among many others. The Program can also provide a foundation from which to pursue careers in other areas of the criminal justice system, like policing or security. Graduates may also pursue further education in youth justice or related areas, such as criminology, or in other discipline altogether at various colleges, universities, and institutes across Canada, often with advanced standing. Graduates may, for example, take advantage of the College's transfer agreement with the University College of the Fraser Valley (UCFV). Through this Agreement, students may work towards UCFV's Child and Youth Care degree, on-site at Douglas College, with advanced standing of 60 credits. To be eligible for admission to the Youth Justice program, applicants must either 'have completed BC secondary school graduation in any program or have completed the equivalent in another school system; OR lack one course for BC secondary school graduation or the equivalent in another school system; OR' be '19 years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; OR' be 'at least 17 years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance and has not been enrolled at a school for at least one year; OR' be 'a special needs student and' have 'completed a certificate or equivalent from a special program and' have 'been in school for 12 years.' All applicants must meet 'the English Language proficiency requirement of English 12 with a minimum grade of "C", or' an acceptable alternative. An acceptable alternative may consist of approved courses at Douglas College or another institution or writing an English proficiency examination such as IELTS, LPI, or TOEFL.
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