ST ,ITUTE 0 F I T I S H COLUMBIA Board of Governors: Chair, R.P. (Val) Pattee Vice Chair, Betty Toporowski Robert Brett Douglas R. Campbell Jack McGee Jim Graham Brent Hodgins Sathie Budial Prima Michell Jackie Whalley Introducing the JI to the New Solicitor General The Justice Institute of BC was delighted to welcome the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the Hon. Rich Coleman, who made a special visit to New Westminster on Friday,July 27, to learn first hand about the "Jl" and why it attracts 30,00040,000 students each year. The Minister's first visit to the JI provided a valuable learning experience and exchange of information with the Hon. Rich Coleman sharing his vision for the Ministry. He also took time to discuss key issues with representatives of the J1 Management Committee and other members of staff whom he met during the tour. Following a special presentation by President McGee that highlighted the innovative programs delivered under the JI's On his first visit to the Justice Institute, the Hon. Rich Coleman, (left) received a personalized tour from JI President Jack McGee (right) and Mike Trump, Police Academy. unique provincial mandate, the Minister was taken on a tour of the building and introduced to the Institute's wide-array of training and educational opportunities. His visit coincided with the graduation of Class #83 Police Recruits as they completed their 34-week recruit training program in preparation for the next step, a 16-week on-the-job practicum. The Minister personally congratulated the Police Recruits on the successful completion of their training program. "You are the front-line people, the ones that other people rely on to keep our communities safe. You represent professional, capable, well-trained police forces in Canada." The Minister said the programs at the JI Police Academy are at the forefront of police training globally. Management Committee: Chair, Jack McGee Dave Allen Carol Baert CAPTURING CROOKS ON CAMERA Irwin DeVries New Forensic Video Analysis Service Carrie Gallant Francine Gaudet Marg Huber Peggy John If you feel like The result is a greater quality and quantity of province see this forensic science service you're being evidence to assist law enforcement agencies convict criminals. being offered as a positive addition to their watched, Louise Krohn maybe Al Lund you are-video Paul Pershick cameras watch us constantly in Peter Pershick both public and priShelley Rivkin vate places . Indeed, video evidence is more than Pat Ross John Vokes abundant but few organizations have the tools, the time or the expertise to Steve Watt process the huge amount of information Pam White captured on video. And, that's where the JI is hoping to help out. Grant Fredericks, a former officer with the "About 160 law enforcement personnel Vancouver Police Department, worked with attended the Capturing Crooks by Camera sem- American-based Avid Technology to develop inars held here at the JI in mid June. "We this leading edge forensic video system. did the sessions for a number of reasons," Walker, who is a video specialist in the Jl's Media explains Mark Lalonde, Program Coordinator Centre, met Fredericks a year ago to discuss with the Jl's Police Academy. "First, we want- the possibilities of the JI purchasing this state- ed to educate investigators about the system ... of-the-art system. "I thought it was a great make them aware of it and what it can do. We opportunity to offer a centralized forensic also wanted to let them know that we now video service to the province," said Walker. offer this service. And, we wanted to promote "I'd like to see us become a leader and rec- the courses-one for police and another for ognized expert in video analysis. There is a industry-that we will be offering this winter "New software used with a special digital edit- huge demand currently for this type of serv- on forensic video." Lalonde sees the service ing system allows us to locate key evidence ice and all indications point to continual being in demand by police, security and for police investigators," says Bob Walker, the growth in forensic video analysis." insurance agencies. Walker has successfully completed several Walker has already processed several cases for Keith Wilkinson Tony Williams resources." Jl's forensic video analyst. "We are the only facility in BC equipped to offer this service to all law enforcement and public safety agencies on a fee-for-service basis," said Walker. Essentially, the technology allows ways to clarify video footage so that details recorded in the video can be seen to a degree that isn't possible simply by viewing with the human eye. 2 • Instructor Profile • JI In Saudi Arabia 3 • Open House • Construction at Maple Ridge training courses including, "Forensic Video local police agencies. "I expect the floodgates Technology and the Law," offered at the to open once the word gets out," he says. FBI Academy in Quantico Virginia. He is one Lalonde agrees. "There's a need for this serv- of only a handful of people trained to do this ice. We have the technology and the training. type of work . "It is hoped that the law It's a natural progression of what we do." enforcement community throughout the 4 • Student Profile • PeaceMaking • Earthquake Preparedness 5 • Leadership Degree • Paramedic Academy 6 • Centre for Conflict Resolution Appoints New Director • Carrying a Torch 7 • Province-wide Training • Extended Library Hours 8 • JIBC Foundation • Leave a Legacy • Golf Tournament There's no such thing as disap- Leslie's focus while in the classroom is always on the participants. "The screen- pearing into the back of the ing process means that the students are of a high standard and they are committed room in Leslie Keenan's courses. to learning new skills to do their jobs better. I've had some wonderful experiences Leslie describes her approach with them." to teaching as very hands on. Her courses last two days and she teaches six or seven times a year, often at the "I probably don't talk for more New Westminster Campus, but at other locations around the province from Victoria than 10 minutes at a time," she to Prince George. In the fall she'll be teaching in Fort St.John. says. "There's a lot of interaction When she's not in the classroom, Leslie relaxes with her favorite puppy, Aja. with the students and I like to Before Leslie started teaching at the JI in 1995, she was the Chief Licensing Officer provide them with opportunities for the North Shore Health Region and had also worked for the Ministry of Health to practice their skills.The major- as an Acting Manager oflnvestigations. ity of learning in my classes "The rewards of working at the Justice Institute are many," she says."It's always happens among the students been an institution that provides quality product. It has a fabulous reputation and working in groups." I'm proud to be part of a group delivering those services.The facility is open to Leslie Situational leading-edge approaches and if something looks feasible , they facilitate the Leadership and Performance development of new programs. The result is a really rich experience for an Planning and Review, and instructor. I'm proud to be a member and I look forward to a long association with Decision-Making and Problem the JI." Solving as part of the Management Leaming is a life-long commitment for this 45-year-0ld dynamo. Leslie is currently teaches Development for Residential taking the )J/SFU joint program on Leadership in Justice and Public Safety and hopes Settings Certificate program. to receive her degree in 2002."It's an amazing course, teaching you everything Risky Business, the third course, you could need academically to back you up in a social service or justice organ- is an elective she developed that ization.The quality of both the professors and the curriculum is excellent." focuses on risk-management issues. When she isn't teaching or studying, Leslie takes time out with Aja, her energetic and adorable young puppy.Who knows, maybe Aja will be the catalyst behind even "Typically, my students manage facilities that provide services to people living more innovative ideas for teaching her classes using the same inventive thinking with disabilities, mental illness, alcoholism or women in transition.They are already that went into developing a video training package for her Risky Business course involved in social services. Often they are front-line workers who need to develop that featured the comedian Red Green! You'll just have to attend one of her new skills as they take on increased responsibilities or train to be managers." classes to find out! ~ . JI Around the World Fire and Safety Division 'Cooking' in Saudi Arabia Imagine working in 48 degree Celsius heat. Now imagine Dan visited the SABIC site to evaluate the training facility The Fire and Safety Division 1s bidding on other interna- working as a fire fighter m that temperature. Instructors and ensure that security protocols were being followed for tional contracts and looks forward to helping m the devel- from the Jl's Fire and Safety Division, along with adjunct exams. "The training facilities there are fabulous," he says. opment of fire and rescue services in other countries instructors, are finding out first hand just how hot, hot can "The company has top-of-the-hne fire eqwpment and it's spreading the Jl's knowledge and excellent reputation to be. They are delivering JI programs to the Saudi Arabia a great training ground with all the latest technologies The other corners of the world. Basic Industries Corporation's (SABIC) industrial fire city itself was built as an industnal complex about 18 years department. SABIC is an industnal organization that ago. All the infrastructure and buildings were finished functions as part of the petrochemical industry. before anyone moved in. "These are the first courses that the Dl'lls1on has delivered The average class size for the Jl's courses overseas," Dan Murphy, Manager of the Fire and Safety is 15 to 20 students and language bar- Training Centre in Maple Ridge, says proudly. "We've riers have not been a problem. "Most had international students come here, but this is signifi- of the students are fluent in cant as it's the first contract where we've gone abroad to spoken English," Dan explains teach. We're training SABIC's industrial fire department, "Reading becomes more of a which also provides municipal services." barrier, but there are inter- "SABIC is impressed with our services and every month we're approached to put in another quote," says Murphy "As the trust builds, we're developing a better rapport that we are optimistic will lead to the delivery of programs over the long term." How will the instructors cope with the Saudi Arabian summer temperatures? "The instructors will probably start their courses around 3 p m. and go 't1I midnight, when the temperature drops to a cool 40 degrees," explains Murphy, who recently returned from vic;itmg the SABIC training facilities m Al-Jaba1l. "When you hear Saudi Arabia, you immediately think of the desert, but the city is on the Arab1an Gulf and humidity 1s running around 90 to 95 percent. You're constantly drinking water to stay hydrated." preters to help with that. Everyone we've met has been very hospitable and sincere." John Vokes, Director of the Jl's Fire and Safety Division, says international clients insist on certification for their fire service members. Fire and Safety Division programs meet this requirement through accreditation by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). In addition, the Justice Institute of BC received the highest certification poSStble last year from the International Organization of Standard1zat1on (ISO) 2 F1re and Safety D1v151on lnrtrudors deliver first o.,.erseas course m Saudi Arabia. Open House Opens Doors to Community The Maple Ridge Campus was the scene of more than one type of rescue techniques the JI specializes in teaching. The "We couldn't hold this event without all the volunteers, emergency at the Jl's Open House held June 2. These emer- teams responded to an arsonist, a construction worker hav- who donate their time," said Hannaford. "They were gencies, however, were planned to give the public a ing a heart attack on a tall crane, and a multiple vehicle terrific ... they participated in the scenarios, worked in booths close-up view of the type of expertise that flies into accident involving a stolen car. and acted as information resources to visitors." "This is a great way for us to showcase our training and The annual JI event alternates between the Maple Ridge demonstrate what the JI is all about," said Fran Hannaford, and New Westminster campuses. action following an accident or other emergency situation. Police, fire and emergency health services conducted three emergency response scenarios and captured visitors' Program Assistant at the Fire and Safety Training Centre, attention on the day. Families turned out for a view of the who helped coordinate the event. A quick response to a motor vehicle accident involving kids on scooters. When a construction worker has a cardiac arrest, paramedics and firefighters work together to ensure a safe rescue. - -----·-- - ------- - ------ --------- ------- - -----+--------- _,_, __ _ _________ Construction at Maple Ridge Facility Trades Portables for Classrooms A special ground breaking ceremony to be held at the Jl's A new 1,200 sq. ft warehouse/classroom to allow for res- Maple Ridge Fire Safety Training Centre will signal the cue scenarios related to hazardous materials transported start of a $3.2 million multi-use-building project to via boxcars and trucks is one of numerous training props enhance the current site. to be incorporated during Phase 3 of the project. "The support we've received to date from the Ministry of At peak times, as many as 120 students per day are trained Advanced Education, enables us to continue providing our at the Maple Ridge facility with approximately 4,000 students with one of the most comprehensive fire and people trained on site last year. Kudos from a Client Staff from Wardrop, an engineering consulting firm in Thunder Bay, recently attended the HazMat Technician and Rail Car safety training centres in North America," says John Specialist programs delivered by the Jl's Fire Vokes, Director of the Jl's Fire and Safety Division. and Safety Division in Maple Ridge. The project, set to replace 23 portables and provide permanent classrooms, shower/change rooms, and Following the course, Len Hoey, Wardrop's facilities for administrative support, is expected to take principal and manager, Environmental a year and a half to complete. Services, wrote, "Your methods of instruction, "Our clients are firefighters and industrial and marine incorporation of keynote speakers and workers whose employers send them to us to receive the understanding of our specific needs was most up-to-date training," says Vokes. "The funding truly remarkable, a testament to your expe- for these improvements means we'll continue to provide rience and the quality of service offered a top quality environment for students to learn and at the JIBC. The training ... was detailed, develop as professionals making our communities safer places to live and work." The safe response to derailments with hazardous materials onboard. focused, and a remarkable value. Keep up the great work!" --------~-------- I I -h-1 Dana Marshall A Fan of Online Leaming Prince George resident Dana Marshall was overjoyed by Dana attended an information session that the JI gave her experiences in the Jl's Adult Probation Officer pro- at the University of Northern BC (UNBC) last year and gram available online for the first time this year from July immediately put in an application for the program. 2000 to May 2001. "It was an absolutely amazing thing for me," said Marshall. "I learned so much about myself and what I'm capable of." during a special lecture on probation and I just knew I real- I realized that most of my work and volunteer experience ly wanted to go into it. I didn't know at the time whether had been with youth, so I was nervous that I wouldn't A typical "day" in the online classroom for Dana consisted I would choose adult or youth, but when the JI offered be accepted into a program for adult probation work, but of logging on to the computer in the evening once her its adult program online, that was the deciding factor. The it all worked out." youngest child was in bed. "I'd read the work and do the Dana credits her instructors with making the program such a success. "Norm Ellis and Linda Alexander were the key assignments. We also had tons of binders with lots of reading material." instructors and there were a range of others. I missed hav- In September, Dana took a job as a client supervisor and And Dana has a lot of company when it comes to the num- ing the face-to-face meetings and discussions, but all of a promotion as an auxiliary probation officer upon grad- bers of people who could benefit from online programs the instructors always got back to me really quickly any uation. She's now preparing for a permanent job. "I'm to achieve career goals. "I have a husband and three time I had a question." spending lots of time studying the Corrections Branch's children," says the 30-year-old. "Leaving Prince George Westminster facility was not an option for me. I really wanted to do this course and I couldn't have done it if it hadn't been offered online." It's definitely got a big future, especially for people up north or in remote parts I Anthony Barker and Jodi Jackson enjoyed meeting each other face-to-face while taking the first Adult Probation Officer program conducted online. for the return of their children. When I applied to the JI, for three months to take the regular course at the Jl's New - -- Prince George. "I worked with foster children and their during a college criminology course. "I learned about it I couldn't do it without a degree." I Adult Probation Officer students (L-R) Dana Marshall, Lan Luong, birth parents, trying to help the parents to prepare them I really wanted to take the probation officer course and i also worked for the Ministry of Children and Families in Dana became interested in being a probation officer JI is the reason I completed my university degree, because ~ In addition to a BA in psychology from UNBC, Dana had of the province." The students met a few times over the course of the program, with special sessions at the JI. "It was great to meet policy manual, reviewing my class notes and talking to others who've gone through the process." my classmates and we got to talk occasionally over the "Everything seems to be falling into place for me," she phone when we worked on group assignments. I've laughs. "I love what I'm doing. I'm so happy to go to work made some special friendships. A lot of them were in the every day and I've never experienced that before. It's the same position as me ... they couldn't have done the most amazing, most exciting thing in my life." program if it hadn 't been online ." i - ·- -r-·-~ New Certificate Program: Peacemaking and Restorative Justice The JI's Centre for Conflict Resolution is offering a new Certificate program in Peacemaking and Restorative Justice. "The philosophy behind peacemaking and restorative justice is very old and found in many cultures;' says Program Coordinator, Leslie Murray. "During the past decade world-wide, there has been a growing movement focused on how to approach the harm done through acts of bullying, violence, mischief and negligence in a way that promotes healing and reconciliation to the people directly involved, their fumilies and their communities;' says Murray. "The field is evolving quickly and developing Best Practices takes continuous evaluation and dialogue," she says. "Centre staff are working with practitioners in a variety of fields. ! i We're developing courses grounded in the values and principles of Restorative Justice which utilize specific methods such as conferencing, panels, mediation and circles to develop processes for use in the community, schools or other organizations." The PeaceMaking and Restorative Justice Certificate program requires 210 hours of study and includes courses such as 'Values-BasedApproach to Conflict; 'Peacemaking Circles; and 'Psychology ofVictims.' Graduates from the program earn their certificate in Conflict Resolution with a specialization in Peacemaking and Restorative Justice. Courses are offered this fall at the JI as well as at Malaspina University College in Nanaimo, Okanagan University College in Penticton, and at Yukon College in Whitehorse. Courses are also available on a contract basis to communities who wish to host them. Centre staff are working with people in those communities to ensure the training applies to those who are taking the courses. In British Columbia and the Yukon, many groups are working towards this goal, in communities, schools, and organizations. "Throughout the past two years, staff at the Centre for Conflict Resolution have been worldng with practitioners of Restorative Justice as well as those involved in the institutions of justice and schools. They're developing a series of courses that promote learning the values, principles and processes that can be applied in various settings," says Murray. Many of the courses have two or more instructors who are currently practicing Restorative Justice processes. To find out more about the Peacemaking and Restorative Justice program, visit the }l's website (www.jibc.bc.ca) or call Registration at the JI's New Westminster campus (604) 525 5422 or one of the other two campuses where the courses are being offered. What is Peacemaking and Restorative Justice? It's shared problem solving, accountability, healing, reconciliation, and less dependence on formal processes, on the state, and upon professional expertise. I i I l i' I I I! j I +' 4. ! A First Class Degree Marking a proud and historic moment for the Justice Institute, the students who completed the Justice and Public Safety Leadership program run in conjunction with Simon Fraser University, received their degrees at the Burnaby campus, June 9. These students cap off three years of hard work and triumph with the added recognition of being the Jl's first set of graduates to receive university degrees. JI President Jack McGee took part in the official procession at SFU to recognize not only the graduates' personal accompltshments but also the work that was behind the development of the undergraduate and Masters' programs in Justice and Public Safety Leadership. Vancouver Police Inspector Chris Beach, selected from hundreds of graduates to speak at the ceremony, gave the convocation address. He addressed life-long learning and leadership and remarked on the vision and the leadership that the JI demonstrated by developing the program four years ago. Two JI staff graduated from the program. Peter Stevens and John Vokes each completed their degrees while working full time. John's final essay, which inc.ludes an historical Above. President Jack McGee, (far left) congratulates Gtads Peter Stevens and Kelly Keenan, seen here with Kate Grmdlay, Program A5st. Justtce and Public Safety Leadership at the JI and with Ruth Pnce, Integrated Studies Program, SFU account of the fire service in BC, is part of a publication written by the graduating class. The convocation ceremonies at SFU were followed by a Peter Stevens (left), Co-ordmato1, Community JustJce D1v1S1on, and John Vokes (right), Dlfedor, Fire and Safety D1ws1on earn Bachelor of General Studies degrees by completing the .lustJce and Public Safety Leadership program offered with SFU reception at the Justice Institute where Inspector Richard Levy of the Abbotsford Police Service received the inaugural scholarship for outstanding academic and scholarly achievement from the Jl's Centre for Leadership Development. Richard generously donated the scholarship award of $250 to the JI Foundation so that its work can be extended to other students in the field of leadership Paramedic Academy Builds Better Tests for Cardio Technologists The ]I's Paramedic Academy is working on a pilot project to develop new ways Ian Dailly, Program Director of Learning Systems for the Paramedic Academy, of testing the skill level of Canada's mon: than 900 cardiology technologists through says the JI has expertise in delivering online educational programs that include the creative use of multimedia. In a three-year contract signed with the Canadian Society assessment tools with evaluation being key to giving students feedback and helping them to learn. of CardiologyTechnologists (CSTC), the Academy is review- "A complex area of practice for cardiology technolo- ing the Society's current bank of exams, developing gists," says Dailly, "is the administration of stn:ss tests new ones and looking at innovative ways to to cardiac patients. In effect, patients at risk are administer and mark the exams, online. put on a treadmill and then watched for signs of distress. We wanted to prepare students Eventually, both organizations envision the cn:- appropriately so we created a multimedia ation of a National Technical Assessment stress test scenario (using video clips) to Centre that could measure a technologist's assess their clinical judgment and deci- knowledge, skill and judgment n:lative to the siveness:• Dailly describes the pilot project work that they perform on the job. The as having the potential to deal with some end n:sult would mean cost efficient assess- critical health care issues. ment done on a computer, not on paper. Assessing the competency of practitioners is "The National Technical Assessment Centre, just one of those issues. Dailly also sees assess- which would have CSTC as its first client, is ing the skill of health professionals who are the first step in what I envision as the future of edu- recent immigrants to Canada as another one. "There cation," said the Paramedic Academy's Director Tony needs to be a way to measun: their skills in order to expe- Williams. "We start by evaluating the skills, knowledge, and judgment required for different technology positions and then measure the individual against those skills before putting them into training programs. This reverses the traditional method of putting individuals dite their employment into the health system. Many other groups in the health field could also benefit from what we are developing here as well," he says. through a training program and then measuring their entry into practice The ]I's Paramedic Academy has been given the green light to create five skills. I see using the National Technical Assessment Centre as one of the lead- online programs by the fall. ing agencies to quickly evaluate and train technologists. It will help us retrain health technologists so they can adapt to the changing needs of the health A audiology technologist delivers a stress test care industry." t l ·------y5--·-" I I --,--+ PR"OFILE: Centre for Conflict Resolutio11Appoints New Director "I use my conflict resolution skills every day and "Our certificate programs are very skills-based with an assessment requirement.This in every facet of my life," says Carrie Gallant, makes them stand out from similar programs offered in Canadian colleges and the new Director of the Justice lnstitute's universities.Also, JI staff are energized and committed despite limited resources." Centre for Conflict Resolution. "They are extremely useful tools that can be applied anywhere, anytime." As Carrie gets to know more about the Centre, her vision for its future is crystallizing. "I'm still familiarizing myself with the program, the Centre and its needs," she says. "What I want to do is improve on our success and build on our track record. Carrie comes to the JI from Ontario and I want to look at new and innovative ways of delivering programs-perhaps offer- replaces former director Marg Huber, ing some online programs.And, I want to utilize our staff, instructors and coaches who is now working in South Africa. A in the best possible way and build on their strengths." lawyer skilled in mediation, facilitation "Vancouver is a beautiful place and the people at the JI have been absolutely won- and training, Carrie brings many assets to the JI. Prior to assuming the director position on June 6, she was a half-time director of the derful at helping me settle in," she said. In the meantime, Carrie and her three-yearold Boxer, Otis, are getting to know the Lower Mainland. She looks forward to having her motorcycle shipped out so she can explore even more of the province. University ofWmdsor's Mediation Service in the Faculty of Law there. She also ran a consulting practice in Toronto that offered mediation, investigation and adjudication of disputes. In addition, she provided customized training programs on negotiation and conflict resolution to organizations as well as skills training workshops in advanced mediation and conflict resolution skills. "I was attracted to the JI because it provides a fabulous opportunity to be involved in a skills-based training course;' she says. "Tpe ]I's Centre for Conflict Resolution is known throughout Canada and is internationally renowned.This position opens up a tremendous opportunity for me." Thank You 180 times! Buy A Book Campaign Huge Success! Thanks to the generosity of 92 donors, we are now able to huy 180 new books for the JI Library' We are happy to announce that we i Carrying a Torch for some Special Athl.etes rcceiYcd $8,895 in donations in our thlrd annual Buy A Book Campaign.Watch for the Buy A Dook labels ini;ide the front covers of all new books purchased wlth campaign donations. Your support has helped to make the JI Library a valuable re~ource for 40,000 justice and public safety profese Krohn Bob Stewart for two days. Before the group took up their route again, they listened to Tanya Nenita Capilli Cathy Lange Robert Stewart Macintosh, a Special Olympics' athlete, who spoke in the JI atrium . The final Pat Carnegie-Dunlop Doug Lepard Cynthia Teo leg of the run continued through New Westminster. Tony Cavezza Al Lund Wendy Tobin Robbin Norgren, an Instructor in the Paramedic Academy and Laurie McAvoy, Frank & Marilyn Chow Terry Ly RoyU}'eno Heather Lyle John Vokes Flor.t MacLeod Deborah White &helley Magwood Pam White ~'estminster Ted Matthews Abbotsford Pohce Department Saanich Police Department Bal nes Lake Fire Vancouver Police Department ' the fine spray of fire hoses in a car wash to raise money for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. In a mere three hours, $1,573 was raised and the parking lot was awash with very shiny vehicles . Participants also received a Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirt with their $20 contribution . Five runners from the JI joined 25 officers who had been running on and off Manager, Contract Training, Professional Health Programs, each took turns carrying the torch. "I wish a police car and two motorcycles would clear the way for me during my usual runs," said McAvoy. David Church Paula Connolly Rkk Comins Marianne Farmer, Instructor, Police Academy, helped organize the Jl's participation in the event. Danielle Dalton Jane Dean The Special Olympics is an international program that provides sports training Teresa Elfurd and competition for people living with a mental disability. In 1969, the first Marianne Farmer Canadian Special Olympics was held in Toronto. Michael Fogel C:.OrdonFox FINISH LINE JudyGan1er George Garrett Francine Gaudet Karla Gron."tminster Police Senice Celi&ta Fire Department Donald Pamplin parents) NewWe:r.tmlnster Police Association Victoria Cit~ Police Union Central Saanich Police Service Val Pattee Services Inn John OaklC} Kerry Gruber (m memory of her Institute of fire Engmeen. (BC Branch) Servic~ f.squimalt Police Department Gabriola Fire Protection District A special thanks to the Open Learning Agency for donating the printing of our campaign bookmarks and posters. For more information call (604) 528-5599 or email the JI Library at library@jibc.bc.ca or check out our website: www.jibc.bc.ca Sharing Ideas for Future Success Looking to the future, the Justice Institute is in the midst has also been a faculty member at McGill University and the of creating a new strategic plan. "The purpose of the plan- University of Ottawa. She was recently selected as one of ning process is to help us define our vision for the future 25 business leaders to participate in a year-long Executive and create a clear sense of direction and unity of purpose Development program at the University ofToronto study- for the JI;' says JI President Jack McGee. "This process has ing the management of strategic change. Purcell has been embraced the entire organization: academies, divisions a faculty member at York University, McGill University and departments." and the University ofToronto as well as at Seneca College. Indeed, since the planning process began in March, about 400 people have participated directly. "Each of these people attended an environmental scan or a three-hour focus He has developed a unique scanning and forecasting methodology that he uses as part of the strategic planning process. group," said Pat Ross, Vice President, Finance and Institute A strategic plan provides clarity and direction and it is impor- Services, who also serves on the Strategic Planning tant for an organization to have both a mission and a Committee. "We've reached a wide variety of people, most- vision statement. The JI has grown rapidly in the past six ly students, and external groups including employers. years and is operating in an increasingly complex environment; We've also talked with about 100 JI staff members. The thus the need for a new plan. Once the plan is in place this Planning Committee is paying attention and making sure fall, it will help focus the ]I's priorities and develop clear that all views are heard and that we listen to everyone's ideas:' goals and measurable objectives. The JI is working with Jackie Schach and Ron Purcell, two The ]I's Management Committee and Strategic Planning experts in the field of strategic planning pictured (right) Committee met in mid-June to review input and to deter- with Sandy Beauchesne,Admin./ResearchAsst., Centre for mine the next steps.The group is now working to identi- Conflict Resolution. Schach is a consultant and has served fy the ]I's new mission, goals and strategies. Once the plan as the Director of Strategic Planning at Seneca College in is in place, the real work of implementation begins. Ontario.With a Master's degree in industrial psychology, she ! I To date more than 400 people have participated in the Jl's Strategic Planning Process providing invaluable input on the future direction of the Institute. Extended Hours for JI Library Province-wide Training Delivers ! I Paramedic Academy Closer to Home i Glen Maddess, President of The Institution of Fire Engineers (B.C. Branch), was pleased to represent the Institution which contributed approximately $600 worth of books to the Jl's Buy a Book Campaign. He's shown here with Institute Librarian, April Haddad. I. I A province-wide network of training Hocking emphasizes that technology is designed for part-time and full-time is only one component of the net- Paramedic Academy to deliver train- paramedics as well as new recruits. work. "Full-time Regional Training ing closer to the communities the We are currently offering CMA/ Coordinators (RTCs) have been hired in all 15 centres to manage and admin- paramedics serve. The pilot project, Emergency Medical System One and which began in the Okanagan in 1997 will be adding Continuing Medical ister the training needs in their areas. and finished last March, enables 85 per- Education for all employees. As we Also, each centre has a pool of sessional cent of BC Ambulance Service personnel layer more programs into the infra- employees-paramedics, nurses or to reach a training centre within two structure, training will be more fre- other specialists-who do training." hours. quent for all personnel." "We are pleased with how well the pro- Full-time paramedics now receive al hospitals. "We've hired nurse clini- gram is working," says Tony Williams, two days of training annually through cians who give training and expose sessions held as part of the Jl's Strategic Planning Director of the Paramedic Academy. regional centres in Campbell River, students to sick and injured patients," process. "The goal of the network is to enhance Cranbrook, Dawson Creek, Fraser says Hocking. "Because we're more Library hours will expand from the regular 8 am to We're listening to your suggestions! Signaling a new chapter in customer service, the JI Library will open its doors on Saturdays beginning September 8. The centres work with larger regionThis change comes out of the recent TrendTracker«' patient care by delivering training Valley East, Kamloops, Kelowna, involved with the hospitals, the nurs- 5 pm, Monday to Friday, to include Saturdays from throughout the province. It allows Nanaimo, Port McNeil!, Prince George, es working with the paramedics are 10 am to 5 pm. This will be welcome news for time- paramedics to keep their skills up-to- Smithers, the Sunshine Coast, Terrace, more aware of the level of training they crunched students and others who work during the date without taking them away from Trail, Vancouver, and Victoria. receive and the scope of their practice. their communities." "The network's training methodolo- week and find weekend access more convenient. It's a good exchange of knowledge for both parties." The Library provides services to support teaching, "Prior to the creation of the network, gy consists of four components: inde- full-time paramedics travelled to pendent study; classroom work; Another important component of the Vancouver for 10 days every five years hospital/clinical time; and an on-car network is the on-car practicum. Here, for re-licensing. There were travel practicum. "We are using technolo- trained observers work with students expenses as well, with Justice Institute gy to deliver independent study and to offer coaching and feedback in You may be interested to know that the Library holds instructors travelling around the pro- to decrease the amount of classroom real-life environments. an impressive collection of 18,000 books, 270 vince to train the part-time para- work," explains Hocking. "Computers medics. These infrequent training have been installed in 195 locations sessions were not meeting the needs throughout the province so that of communities." paramedics can train on the job and "The new network delivers training in a timely and flexible manner," says Glenn Hocking, Program Director of Student and Faculty Services with the J__ Paramedic Academy. "The program centres has been established by the Jl's between calls. They are also able to use this IT infrastructure to improve communications and to participate in discussion groups." learning, and research at the Justice Institute and "The network is significant," says Hocking, "because it means all paramedics have a training resource in their region. They can now maintain and upgrade their skills easily. And that means that BC's communities are throughout the justice and public safety community, locally and provincially, and is increasingly in demand. journals, 3 ,300 videos, 15 CDs and 150 audiotapes available for loan. Stacked end-to-end, the entire book collection would stand as high as the CN Tower which hovers 553 .33m (1,815ft. and 5 inches to be exact) over the Toronto skyline. Now that's a tower of learning! Did you know that the safer because of another Justice Institute JI catalogue is accessible off the JI web site? Surf initiative." in at www.jibc.bc.ca and click on Library. JIBC FoundationAnnounces New Board of Directors The Justice Institute of British Columbia CTIBC) Foundation is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2001 . The Foundation raises funds on behalf of]IBC's charitable pursuits. The 14 directors come from a diversity of backgrounds including finance, government, law and the local business community and are nominated to the Board in a voluntary capacity. Introducing the Foundation Board Donald J. Pamplin, Chair (FtreCon and Associates, Inc.) Darlene Kruesel Hyde, Vice Chair (ICBC) JIBC Board Members and JI Foundation Board Members, in this first joint photo, worked together in the Jl's Strategic Planning Process offering invaluable input on the Jl's future direction. Marvin Storrow, Q.C., Secretary (Blake, Cassels & Graydon Barristers and Solicitors) David Esworthy, Treasurer George Garrett (PACE Group) Back Row (L-R) Jack McGee, Justice Douglas Campbell, Mal Hughes, John Grady. Robert Stewart, John Watson, Marvin R. V.Storrow, Q.C., George Garrett, Chris Richardson, Jim Graham, Robert Brett, Brent Hodgins. Front Row (L-R) Prima D. Michell, Sathie Budial, Betty Toporowski, Donald Pamplin, Darlene Hyde, Val Pattee, Florence Wong, David Esworthy. Missing from photo: Peter Webster and Jackie Whalley. John Grady (Executive Security) Mal Hughes (former New Westminster City Councillor) Jack McGee (President,JIBC) Val Pattee (Chair,]IBC Board) Make a Lasting Difference Leave a Legacy The JIBC Foundation is a member of Leave a Legacy British Columbia, an initiative of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, established to promote an awareness around how you can use your will or create an estate plan as a means to charitable giving. WHY CONSIDER A LEGACY? Think about the not-for-profit group or cause you'd has benefited from the service of a particular organ- giving programs.The money goes toward student scholarships ization. Maybe you're a believer in the mission of a and bursaries, to purchase new training equipment and gift in memory of a loved one or for a specific use. a particular organization, do some investigating majority of British Columbians generously give their before leaving a gift. Call the group of your choice . money and time to local not-for-profits. Did you know They can tell you more about what they do, what that it was possible to continue helping people in need opportunities are available for giving, and how your or to promote a favourite cause by designating a gift gift will allow them to continue their good works . as a result of your generosity. Since 1994 the JI Foundation has raised funds through individual and corporate donations, special events and planned the lives of people in our communities. In fact, a vast your choice but you might also receive tax benefits Peter Webster (Petwyn Investments) most like to help. Maybe you or someone you know If you need more help or you need to know more about you be contributing to the not-for-profit groups of John Watson (TransTecb Interactive Training Inc.) Florence Wong (Cheng & Leung Barristers and Solicitors) of countless not-for-profit organizations that enrich in your will or designing an estate plan? Not only will Robert Stewart (RJS Consulting, Inc.) PLANN ING AHEAD specific organization. You might want to leave a Financial assistance is essential to support the work Christopher Richardson (Consultant - Planned Giving) facilities, and to conduct applied research. The Foundation is a registered charitable, non-profit society.