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Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution - University College of the North The University College of the North's 2-year Diploma in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution 'prepares students to identify, manage, and resolve conflict in a variety of settings.' A unique feature of the Program is that participants will learn 'within the context of Northern Manitoba and alternative justice processes in Aboriginal communities.' Both restorative justice and conflict resolution are alternative methods by which to resolve disputes through non-violent means. Students will be equipped with 'the theory, knowledge and practical skills to be able to participate effectively in the criminal justice system's current structure and processes, as well as in alternative processes currently underway in Northern Manitoba and within Aboriginal Communities. The fundamental value of the program will be one of respect.' Restorative justice is a system of resolving conflicts that brings together victims, 'their families and friends, the broader community,' and the offender(s) 'to settle a dispute and repair the harm caused by the' latter. This System utilizes such approaches as family case conferencing, mediation, non-violent intervention, and sentencing circles to bring about community service, reconciliation, and/or restitution. Conflict resolution, on the other hand, attempts to settle conflicts and disputes through such mechanisms as 'peacekeeping, intervention, and other cooperative and participatory approaches.' The 'desire approaches and outcomes involve mediation, negotiation, facilitation, reconciliation, and restitution.' Career-wise, graduates may pursue careers with government, including Aboriginal, federal, or provincial governments, 'private sector and non-governmental organizations.' Graduates may also start their own businesses providing conflict resolution services. Furthermore, graduates will be ready assume positions as 'trainers and leaders in the fields of conflict resolution and restorative justice' as well as in many other fields of the criminal justice system including community development, corrections, court services, human rights advocacy, justice services, law enforcement, parole/probation, social services, and youth services. To be eligible for admission to the Program, applicants will usually need to be Manitoba Senior 4 graduates and have completed English 40S and Applied Mathematics 40S, Consumer Mathematics 40S, or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, or equivalents. Prospective students who not have the aforementioned requirements but who will be 'at least 20 years of age as of September 30' of the year in which they register may still be considered for admission provided they have 'experience working in the field of justice and/or restorative justice.' All applicants must also undergo a Criminal Investigation and Child Abuse Registry Checks. Students with a criminal record or who are registered with the Child Abuse Registry might be unable to complete the Program because of restrictions concerning the completion of the practicum requirement. Also, all applicants may be required to undergo 'an interview and an assessment of writing skills.'
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