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Jack McGee -

thought that I should consider a career change
to the colleges or universities. Then the opportunity at George Brown College (Dean of

The Jl's New President

Science & Technology) came up and I decided
to throw my hat in the ring. There were many
similarities to my service experiences in education
and training as well as at the Staff College, so

Jack McGee took on the role of President of the JI on September 1st, 2000. His track

it wasn't totally foreign. At George Brown I was

record leading to the JI was pretty impressive - President of St. Clair College in
Windsor; Dean of Science & Technology at George Brown College in Toronto and a
long and distinguished career with the Canadian Armed Forces.

and trades programs. When St. Clair was look-

responsible for the engineering technology
ing for a president I was interested. They had
a very large focus on technology, trades, busi-

JI Journal took a recent opportunity to find out more - here's the interview:

ness and health sciences, and that was a good
fit with my background.

JI Journal: What made you choose a career in

pie. When I was a young officer in Nova Scotia

the armed forces?

I was given responsibility for 400 people. They

McGee: On VE Day one of our neighbors,

Jack M<<:;ee

who was a bomber pilot, flew over our house

President

dropping victory leaflets.Then when I was five,
my father took me to see a Mustang Fighter,
and from that day forward I knew I wanted to

Board of Governors:
Chair, R.P. (Val) Pattee
Vice Chair, Betty Toporowski

be a pilot. When I was old enough, I joined the
cadets and continued from there.
JI J: You served in Canada's Armed Forces for
over 30 years. How has that shaped the kind

Jim Graham

in the forces gave me lots of opportunity to work
with people and to help people develop within the organization. I believe that developing people for greater responsibility is the role of
leaders at all levels, and I find it very reward-

McGee: I attribute my leadership style to the

opportunities I have had to work with individuals and teams at all levels. In both the Navy
and later in the Air Force, I was fortunate to work
with leaders who believed in developing peo-

accomplishments as President of St. Clair
College?
McGee: Three things:

1. Developing a culture of learning, where the
focus was on staff development. To achieve
this we looked for ways to encourage all staff
to continue to learn, we established tuition
reimbursement - I was astonished at how pop-

JI J: What led you from the world of armed forces
to the education sector?

of leader you are today?

Jack McGee

I learned a lot from those mistakes. My years

ing when people progress.

Robert Brett
Douglas R. Campbell

taught me a lot. I made a lot of mistakes, and

JI J: What would you say were your greatest

ular it was.
2 . Infrastructure - our goal was to ensure that

McGee: When I was at Comox I was asked to

everyone had access to the technology they

review a paper on a proposed Aerospace

needed to deliver training.

Strategy for BC. In doing the research, I couldn't
find the educational focus on math, science, engineering technology or engineering that would

3. We took a 27% cut in our operating grant
over 15 months and we managed that in a
way that minimized layoffs and in a way that

be needed. A friend who had reviewed the paper

Brent Hodgins

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Sathie Mahil
Prima Michell

ISO 9001:

Jackie Whalley

AN APPROACH TO QUALITY
MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION

Management Committee:
Chair, Jack McGee

We, at the Justice Institute, are proud to announce that we have
recently achieved ISO 9001 registration. To those of us who worked
tirelessly for almost two years towards this goal, it means a great sense
of accomplishment, a terrific opportunity to learn from each other and
a more efficient work place. But what does it mean to you, our clients
and students?

Dave Allen
Carol Baert
Irwin DeVries
Francine Gaudet
Marg Huber

To anyone doing business with an ISO-registered institution anywhere in
the world, the ISO seal conveys one message: this organization can be trusted. Why? Because they have implemented a known quality assurance system that
has been audited by an objective external third party.

Peggy John
Louise Krohn
Paul Pershick
Peter Pershick
Shelley Rivkin
Pat Ross
John Vokes
Steve Watt
Pam White

It's official! The JI is ISO 9001 Registered!
We are the first public post secondary
institute in BC to receive ISO certification
for the entire institute, and one of only a
few institutions in all of Canada! From left:
Val Pattee, Chair, JI Board of Governors;
Louise Krohn, Vice President and ISO
project leader; Jack M cGee, JI President.

Keith Wilkinson

So, what is this system? It consists of a series of standards that promote customer satisfaction and good business practices. The standards are quite generic and can be applied
to almost any setting. They cover everything that could affect the design, delivery and
servicing of a product or service. They are primarily about process, not content. ISO specifies what
must be done, not how it must be done. For example, in an educational context:
• The standards on design processes mean that we
must have procedures to ensure that the programs
that we develop meet the needs of the intended

Tony Williams

Continued on page 3

2 • In the Classroom:
Shane Leathem
• CXY Training Day

3 • Adventure Based Learning

4 • Student profile: - Ryan McGill
• New Master's Program

5 • Snapshots
• JI Library 2nd to None

6 • International Visitors

7 • Emergency Management Division
• 10 Year Partnership with Hong Kong

8 •What's New

"To make it as a police officer you have to be true to yourself, and keep in focus what

it gives the students

is important - and that is your family and friends," says Instructor Shane Leathern

different perspectives on

"this is one of the first things I tell students."

similar situations. The

Shane Leathern is an instructor in the ]I's Police Academy. While his main role is instructing in Discretion, Ethics and Professionalism, he also teaches report writing, and gives
lectures to students in the Fire and Safety Division on Crime Scene Preservation.

course is not something tangible that
can be taught, it's
creating an aware-

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He was seconded to the JI from the Vancouver Police Department in May 1999 for an

ness of the positive

initial two-year term.

and negative aspects

Shane has been a police officer for 25 years, he graduated from the first Recruit Class

of the job and provid-

at the BC Police College in 1975. After working on patrol for the first seven years of

ing an opportunity for

his career, he joined the Forensics ID section where he became an expert in finding,

students to reflect upon

developing, lifting, preserving and identifying fingerprints. Throughout his career he

things in their own lives. "My

has given expert testimony on fingerprints in the Provincial, Family, County, and Supreme

purpose for being there is more

Courts of British Columbia. After 17 years with Forensics, Shane moved to the General

as a moderator/facilitator than

Investigation and Robbery Squad. At the same time, he expressed an interest in

an instructor," says Leathern.

teaching, and applied to the JI. Once he was accepted, he had to wait a year before a

Shane has also had an opportunity

teaching position came open.

to teach overseas in Abu Dabi where he was one of two instructors to deliver a 5-day

Shane's interest in sharing his experience and expertise with students began about 10

course in Family Violence to Abu Dabi police officers. Shane enjoyed the experience

years ago, when he was asked to be a guest instructor for recruit classes, speaking on

and believes they achieved their goal.

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Shane Leathern, Instructor, Police Academy

forensic identification. "I really enjoyed it because I always had a receptive audience

In addition to instructing, Shane helps to promote careers in policing by providing police

who were keenly interested in what I had to say".

recruit information to visiting school tours and as a presenter at the ]l's annual Career

Shane co-teaches the Intro to Discretion, Ethics, and Professionalism to Block I recruits

& Training Showcase.

with Marianne Farmer, seconded from Richmond RCMP. They also follow up with an

"This is a great place to work, the atmosphere is very positive and upbeat and I am

ethical review with the same recruits in Block III. Shane enjoys co-teaching because

supported by very talented staff. I love the spirit and cooperation of the entire JI."

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On September 6, 2000, CXY Chemicals held their 1Oth annual Emergency

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Response Team training workshop at the Fire Safety Training Centre in Maple Ridge.

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The workshop involved O<:Y Chemical Emergency Response team members from
North Vancouver, Nanaimo, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and New
Orleans. Jo1mng the workshop were representatives from the transport industry,
including BC Rail and CN Rail, Hulcher Services (the largest US based Emergency
Response contractor) , Benson Transport, RAC (Railway Assoc1at1on of Canada)
and RivTow Marine.
"We've previously held these exercises
out in the community with local
firefighters and carriers" said Terry
Litchfield, transportation and logistics
manager for O<:Y. "The recent expansion
of the hazardous materials train ing
site at the JI has everything we need,
including a train derailment.. there's
no other site like this in Canada."
Throughout the day, participants worked
in teams, responding to three different
scenarios:
• Train derailment mvolvmg chemical
tank cars. (The response team finds one
tank car leaking).
• lntermodal road container on a flat
deck. (The derailment caused the load to shift in the trailer - a leak is visible).
• Hydrochloric ad d transfer (a railway tank car was moved onto the repair
track because of a leak).
CXY Chemicals strongly supports the chemical industry's Responsible Care and
TransCAER programs. As a responsible member of the chemical industry, CXY
works hard to ensure their staff are properly trained in emergency response
techniques

Photos Courtesy of ON Chemicals

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This tank car has a small leak and has been moved to
the repair track The chemical wt/I be transferred to
a truck container which ts on its way The response
team has arrived to begin preparing for the transfer.

A deratlment caused a flat deck car to derail and the load within
the tratler to shift. When the response team enters the trader to
they wtll discover a small l1qu1d leak and thick white smoke.

The response team has Vtsua/ly assessed the derailment and 1s
now developing thelf safety plan to send the response team m
to assess the leakmg tank car.

"Adventure Based Learning is about taking time out to sit

For example, in math class when teaching multiplication tables,

down and reflect on what the experience has meant for you. It

instead of being restricted to a simple paper and pencil exer-

is in this reflection that Adventure Based Learning has the

cise, students can play a game where they need to respond with

greatest results, and that is the emphasis of the ]I's new program.

answers to multiplication tables in a certain time frame. This type

It is about examining and evaluating the experience's relevance

of game involves the child on many levels: Mentally, because

to the real world and real life," explains program instructor Joe

they need to think about the answer; and physically, because

Solanto.

it gets the children out of their seats and moving. Ultimately, the

In February 2001, the Social Services and Community

goal is met quicker and the student's learning lasts longer.

Safety Division of the Justice Institute of BC is

1his new ABL program is designed for

launching a new certificate program in Adventure

people who work specifically with

Based Learning (ABL). The addition of this program

youth and with special needs clients.

to its curriculum reflects the ]I's commitment to the

The program will benefit those work-

development and delivery of programs that meet the

ing with high-risk youth, those work-

needs of students and clients.

ing in drug and alcohol programs, and
those working in the education field.
"Many people may have the skills
required to take a young person out
on a kayaking trip, but they may not
have the skills to maximize what the
young person takes away from the trip
in terms of growth and awareness,"
says Sandra Rice coordinator of the
new program. "It is often a matter of
critical intervention. It provides them with an opportunity to
see themselves in a different way."
"This program teaches the people skills necessary to properly
facilitate and evaluate the experience," says Solanto. "For
example, in a recreation setting when you take a group of kids
on a hike, you are not doing it to make them better hikers, you
are doing it to make them better kids. "

Adventure Based Leaming has long been established in the U.S.A.

The program's instructional team includes a core group of
highly regarded experiential learning professionals:

and Eastern Canada. The program offered by the JI will be the
ll most
comprehensive ABL training program in Western Canada.

For more information on this new certificate program contact:

ABL utilizes interactive and participatory processes to look at

Sandra Rice, Program Coordinator, Social Services &

groups and individuals to increase motivation. It can help

Community Safety Division, (604) 528-5633 or check the

people identify their strengths and their vulnerabilities when

website, www.jibc.bc.ca

setting out to accomplish their goals.

Photos Courtesy of Pacific Adventure Learning Ltd.

Jack McGee - The }f's New President continued from page one
recognized the value of individuals

who were affiliated in one way or

and their importance on the team.

another and learned how highly people

We offered early leaving packages,

thought of the JI. When Hal Jenkins

the popularity of which facilitated the

called to say I had the job I was just

transformation. We realized that those

thrilled.

who were left had huge jobs, so we had
to make decisions that would help us
rebuild. Fortunately we had just com-

JI J: What are some of the strengths you
bring to the JI?

needed for this kind of development.
We will also be working on three kinds of
planning - strategic, succession and
contingency. Strategic planning is self
explanatory, what is the future vision of
the JI, what is required to meet our
provincial mandate and how will we get
there. Succession planning - one of the

pleted a strategic planning process,

McGee: Mainly, I'd say my interest in

so we had a roadmap for the future.

people and their development. I also

That was a critical piece, I believe, in

have some understanding of, and famil-

enabling us to overcome the tenden-

iarity with many of the issues we face.

cy to become myopic and in remind-

JI J: Are there things you see now that you

ing us of the goals we had to achieve.

ing to allow career progression and how.

want to work to change or improve?

Contingency planning is ensuring

JI J: What interested you enough to

McGee: Funding is my top priority, and

we have both the finances and other

apply for the ;ob as President?

we're already working on that. I want to

resources in place in case something

McGee: I first visited the JI in 1995 at the

find a way to provide additional support

unexpected happens. Management

recommendation of Duncan MacRae

for the academies and divisions, to make

Committee will be developing these

who was then working for the Ministry.

sure they have what they need to get the

concepts with staff as a part of the

I was impressed with the work being

job done, whether that's learning systems

strategic planning process.

done in BC, so I stayed in touch. St. Clair

or financial information or other things.

JI 1: If there was one message you want-

was delivering some aspects of law, secu-

To do that successfully, we need to deter-

ed to communicate through this article,

rity and fire training, we were also doing

mine the issues - what's their vision,

what would it be?

some paramedic work. So when the

what are their challenges.

opportunity at the JI became available, I

Distributed learning also presents oppor-

footsteps of Larry Goble who really left such

saw it as a natural progression. In so

tunities for expansion and growth. I think

many ways it seems to be a culmination

a great legacy. I feel very privileged to be

we're at the point where we can't do that

of my career experiences. When I decid-

here in this role, and to work with such

in isolation within any single academy or

a capable group of people, people who

ed to pursue it, I hit the web site right away

division, we need to find ways to share our

believe in what they are doing, and who

and found lots of information - I was

experiences and we need to make it

excel at it, and who have a reputation for

impressed. I started to talk to people

easier to provide the resources that are

professionalism.

first things I noticed about the JI is
that we are extremely lean. We need to
determine what sort of professional
development we should be encourag-

McGee: I am fortunate to follow in the

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ROYAL ROADS
UNIVERSITY

STUDENT - DEPUTY SHERIFF
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Ryan McGill has done a lot of things in his

started class on August 28th. He's in a

life. He's worked as a park warden, a

class with 21 other students - a wide mix

forestry fire fighter and a biologist. He has

of ages, backgrounds and life skills. This

a degree in Biology from UVic. He's travelled

mix, in Ryan's view, really enhances the

extensively in South East Asia, and in the last

classroom dynamic. The small class size is

10 years he's moved 26 times.

another positive from Ryan's perspective,
allowing for greater discussion and more
interactive learning.

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NEW MASTER'S
PROGRAM
As the challenges we face in our communities become ever more complex, there is an inc.'teasing demand for leadership skills and knowledge.
No ont> knows this more than the people who make our communities
a safer place to live

So far, one of the things he likes about the
program is that the training is very focussed.

From police officers. firefighters, and paramedics to corrections work-

"At university you're educated on all sorts

ers, social services staff and court personnel, these professionals are at

of things ... here it's job specific and it's

the front line of change. Responding to growing public expectations,

focussed. Your mind is on training from

structural reform, and new technology, they recognize that safe

the minute you step into class until you leave.
The program is very professional, and you

communities are mtegrally linked to effective leadership.

can feel that same atmosphere throughout

An exciting new partnership between Royal Roads University and the Justice

the JI. .. it makes the training so positive.

Institute of BC answers this need with the creation of the Master's

We're learning real, measurable skills,

Program in Justice and Public Safety Leadership.

and we can see ourselves improving."
A typical day in the program has Ryan and

Ryan McGill, a graduate of the Deputy
Sheriff training program, is now working at
the Vancouver Court House.

several classmates arriving early to run

year program provides essential leadership and management skills

together before class begins at 8:30. Each

specifically tailored to the real life concern..« of justice and public safety

day is topic focussed so the class will spend

professionals.

the entire day on one subject, such as legal
studies, defensive tactics etc. As this is

We caught up to Ryan in week four of the
seven-week Deputy Sheriff Pre-employment program. We asked about several
things - what it was like going through the
saeening process to qualify for the program,
his learning experience so far, and his
hopes for life after graduation.

Deputy Sheriff?

The Master's Program in Justice and Public Safety Leadership is for those

week four, half the class is in the fire arms

seeking to develop and manage exceptional individual and organizational

range and half is at the driving facility at

performance in their field. The program is targeted to those with at least

Boundary Bay. When this week is finished

seven to 10 years experience in the fields of policing, fire service.

they'll come back together and spend the

corrections 5e1Vlce, emergency management, paramedic services, the courts,

remaining three weeks in the classroom

social and human services.

and the gym. Class finishes around 4:30, but
there's often homework to do at night.
"We have three instructors who teach dif-

What led him to train for a career as a

Resulting m a Master of Arts degree in Leadership & Training, this two-

Through a combination of leadership studies in such areas as systems
thinking, organI.Zattonal change, and learning theories - as well as business

ferent parts of the program. The instructors

management courses - experienced professional& will learn how to lead

come from different communities so they're

and respond to dynamic change5 in the iustice and public safety sector.

Ryan has worn lots of different uniforms, and

able to give us different perspectives on the

in all cases, has been on what he calls the

job. They have so much field experience and

front lines - visible in the community. His job

they're extremely professional and sup-

The Master's Program 1s delivered through distance learning combined
with short, intensive residency sessions. This successful learning model

as a park warden was his first

provides several advantages. It allows ffild-career professionals to benefit

exposure to the law enforce-

from direct interaction in the classroom with leading faculty members and

ment community, and it appealed

their colleagues in the public safety and justice fields, while continuing

to him. Research led him to take

to pursue the balance of their studies with ffilnimal disruption to career

a closer look at sheriffs.

and family responsibilities.

"At first I didn't know a lot about

The program begins in the summer of 2001 and includes a three-week

whatthey did," he says "what I

residency at the Justice Institute of BC in New Westminster beginning August

saw was a group of professionals who worked behind the

12, 2001. Following the completion of this residency, learners will take

scenes." He was attracted by

courses via Internet-based distance education. A second three-week

the unique role the sheriffs play

residency will take place in year two of the program, where learners will

in the law enforcement commu-

undertake action research for their the.:;is, leading to graduation Action

nity, and so he decided to apply
for the program.
He contacted the Jl's Courts

research involves a ma1or project focusing on a spectfic issue in the
"We're learning real, measurable skills, and we mn
see ourselves improving •

workplace or community
The result accessible, applicable and high quality education that can be

Academy and discovered he had
five days to get his application in

portive. They're helping us to feel confident.

immediately applied in the workplace.
Applications are processed on an on-going basis. A limited number of

before the deadline. "It was tough to pull

The examples they give, and the stories they

all the pieces together... the driving abstracts,

tell add realism to the basic principles we're

the references, but I made it," says McGill.

learning," adds Ryan.

Now it was time to wait for the applications

The greatest aspect of the program from

to be screened. Soon the call came asking

Ryan's perspective is the opportunity to

him to write the entry exam and complete

join a service with a long tradition (dating

the SOPAT physical abilities test. "The

back to English common law) at a time of

physical test was challenging, but keep-

new and exciting changes.

ing in excellent shape is part of my lifestyle,
and that sure helped." After another short
wait, he was asked to proceed to the next
step, the panel interview. "The interview also
involved scenarios with actors ... I thought
I handled the situations well, but you're not
always sure what they're looking for."
Ryan obviously had what they were looking for, he was given the green light, and

places are available.

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For more information please contact:

Graduation day was October 17th, but in

Royal Roads University

Justice Institute of BC

week four of the program Ryan wasn't

Toll-free: 1-800-788-8028

Tel: (604) 528-5569

Tel: (250) 391-2574

E-mail:

E-mail:

cdawson@jibc.bc.ca

leadershlpandtrg@royalroads.ca

Website: www.jibc.bc.ca

looking too far ahead. "Right now I can't
see beyond graduation, but I do know this
is what I want to do. It's a goal I've set, and
I'm working toward achieving it."

At the end of November, Ryan was hired by

Website: www.royalroads.ca

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Recent events at the JI
The United Way Spirit

Thank You to Hal Jenkins and
Mal Hughes

The popular Kick-off breakfast is a tradition in the JI's
annual United Way campaign. Congratulations to the staff
who worked hard to organize this year's successful

Last summer we said farewell to outgoing
board members Hal Jenkins (Chair 1998-2000)
and Mal Hughes (Vice Chair 1995 - 2000)

Hal Jenkins (right), retired
Chief Constable of the
West Vancouver Police
department, served on the
JI Board of Governors
from 1994 - 2000.

campaign. This year we raised over $20,000, and 300Ai
of staff contributed.

Board Chair Val Pattee (left) presents to Mal Hughes, former New
Westminster City Councillor and
Board member from 1994- 2000.

Farewell to Larry x 2
JI staff gathered on September 15th to say farewell to president and long
time staff member Larry Goble. The event began with a final "Coffee with
Larry" staff meeting in the theatre for the viewing of a "tribute" video
produced by the ]I's media centre. The crowd

Celebrity Chefs from left Bob Aldcom,
Deputy Director, Fire Safety Division;
Shelley Rivkin, Director, Social SeNices
and Community Safety Division;
Jack M cGee, President; Pat Ross,
Vice President, Institute Services

then moved to the cafeteria for an evening of
presentations and entertainment by the JI's own
Elastic Band.
On October 12th, Larry's colleagues, family and
friends gathered at the Vancouver Golf Club for
a farewell dinner. Over 150 people attended and
paid tribute to Larry's dedication to the JI. Once
again entertainment was provided by the JI's
Elastic Band.

Colleagues and friends gathered to pay
tribute to Larry on October 12th at the
Vancouver Golf Club.

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Professor lkuo Fukada

September

Research & Training
Institute for Family Court
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Probation Officers, Tokyo,

Chinese Pohce Delegation

Japan

Delegates from Liaoning

Professor Fukada met with

Province, pictured with JI

staff in the Correction~ and

President Jack McGee (front,

Community Justice

centre) and Pol1c.e Academy
Director Steve Watt (front,

Division.

second from nght).

Netherlands Delegation
Police and ambulance officials on a study tour to look at paramedic and
police systems and training. Pictured with Penny Clarke Richardson,
Program Director, Operations, Paramedic Academy (front, centre)
and Police Academy Director Steve Watt (front, right).

Nigerian Students attend Fire and Safety D1vis1on
Three students from Nigeria travelled to the JI to complete the Basic Fire Fighter Training course.
Pictured from left are: Ros111 Akinkunmi Olalekan, Bob Aldcom, Deputy Director, Fire and Safety
Division, Ademran ldowu, Enuiyin Ebenezer Olutayo, and Merlin Klassen, Instructor.

August
Hong Kong ALS Students
For close to 1O years, the Paramedic Academy has worked with the Hong Kong Fire Service Ambulance
Command. Students Candice Yu and Thompson Leung were here in August, completing an Advanced
Life Support level I course.
Back row from left. JI President Jack McGee; Larry Goble (former president, now retired); Penny darke
Richardson, Program Director, Operations, Paramedic Academy. Front row from left: Ian Dailly,
Program Director learning Systems, Paramedic Academy, Candice Yu and Thompson Leung, Robbin
Norgren, Instructor.

October
Italian Delegation
In October, 35 representatives involved with emergency preparedness
throughout Italy spent a week with the Jl's Emergency Management Division
learning about systems and training within BC. Simultaneous translation
wa.s used throughout the week to assist with commumcat1on.
Ecuadorean Police
From left: Steve Watt, JI Police Academy Director, Captain Patricio
Carrillo; Jack McGee, JI President; MBJor Wdlmer Loaiza
and the Consul General for Ecuador, Entienne Walter.

Emergency Management
Division
There is no predicting when an emergency may strike, but we can prepare for it.
The Emergency Management Division is one of many areas where the JI is training the

The instructors with the Emergency Management Division are highly specialized
practitioners from the field.

people who make our communities safer places to live. Each day, the Emergency

"We are fortunate to have front-runners in the field here at the Institute," Pershick says.

Management Division uses quality instruction to teach individuals and organizations to

"From our support staff right on through the organization, our people have the utmost

plan for and manage emergencies and disasters.

in experience and knowledge to offer."

The division was created in 1989 and has been growing ever since. It delivers training

Each course in the Emergency Management Division is tailored to meet the needs of clients,

throughout B.C. including far reaching areas such as the Queen Charlottes. While the divi-

and training is delivered through a variety of methods, such as off-site exercises, class-

sion's primary focus is B.C., they have offered training throughout the world.

room style instruction, and soon to include online courses.

More than 7,500 volunteers, government personnel, and people in the private sector receive

Many of the Emergency Management Division's programs focus on "learning by doing".

training from the Emergency Management

1his is demonstrated when students are put

Division every year. The Division pro-

to the task "'ith mock emergencies and tests

vides training in the following areas of

that incorporate actual run-throughs of plans

emergency preparedness and response:

that have been developed in class.

• Emergency Management-Training

"Our programs maintain a hands-on

in a variety of topics such as emergency

approach through exercises developed

planning, management and operations

to provide experiential learning,"

of emergency operation centers, exer-

Pershick says.

cise planning and evacuations.

For example, the division's new Light

• Emergency Social Services-Training

Urban Search and Rescue program is

of municipal Emergency Social Services

delivered in specially designed buildings

volunteers and the Ministry of Social

that have been modified to resemble a

Development and Economic Security

post-earthquake scene. Students conduct

staff.

actual search and rescue activities. The

I • Search and Rescue - Training to

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volunteers in both Wilderness and

]I's Emergency Management Division is
The EMD team, providing training to make our communities safer places to live.

Light Urban Search and Rescue.

also responsible for all Wilderness Search
and Rescue training on behalf of the
Provincial Emergency Program.

• Incident Command System-Training in ICS, the standard approach to emergency
management that is recommended by the B.C. government. This approach focuses on
bringing together various jurisdictions, agencies and the private sector to develop a
cohesive response to disasters and emergencies.
"It is all about taking care of people, property and the environment," says Director Peter

Pershick. "We provide training to Provincial ministries, municipal governments, and private industry in the fundamentals of emergency management to keep communities safe."

The Division is currently in the process of developing an applied diploma in Emergency
Management that will be offered online. The online diploma program is expected to launch
in September 2001.
"This is particularly exciting because it means the program will be accessible and
available to people across the country," says Pershick. "Our courses are unique and are
very much in demand. They serve to fulfill an important need - making communities in
B.C. and in Canada safer places to live."

"Really it comes down to people. Those who become involved in this field do so because
they want to be able to respond when people need help."

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PEACEMAKING & RESTORATIVE
JUSTICE PROGRAM

NEW TRAINING
VIDEO
AVAILABLE !

This new certificate program provides comprehensive training in the principles and practices of peacemaking and restorative justice. These practices are used around the world

"Risk Management - We'reAll In this
Together: Managing Risk in Residential
and Continuing Community Care"

for a variety of purposes, not just for dealing with crimes. The program was designed by
the Centre for Conflict Resolution in response to requests from those in community
justice programs, schools, organ izations, and the justice system . Check the web site for

This training video is a collaborative

more information.

effort between the Healthcare Benefit
Trust and the Justice Institute, and is

SPECIAL
FORUM
SERIES:
WORKING WITH
WOMEN WHO
EXPERIENCE
VIOLENCE
The Social Services and

NEW ONLINE COURSES

aimed at community care and continuing care facility staff. Comedian

Community Safety Division is

The Correctioru. and Communit}' Justice Division now offen. the following courses
online at www.jibc.bc.ca

Red Green narrates a series of humorous scenarios, which are focussed

forums on A Holistic Approach

FamilyViolence: Impact on Separation and Divorce

on risk management issues in the
workplace.

This course provides an overview of fanuly violence during separation and divorce.
It is a pre-requisite for employment as a family justice counsellor in B.C., and is useful
for mediators who wir.h to practice family mediation in B.C

The video and training materials were
produced to provide a distance
education tool for assisting in the
prevention and reduction of injuries
to both staff and clients.

Sex Offender Awareness Program (S.O.AP.)
The Sex Offender Awareness Program (S O.A.P.) has been designed to provide l.'Utrent
information and training to people working directly or indirectly with the issue of
sexual offending. The courses are also available to members of the general public
who wi'5h to increase their knowledge in thir. area.The program consists of skill'5-based
and theoretical training taught by a variety of in~tructors with expertise in this field

The video-training package, including an open caption format, is available

for purchase, please call the Justice
Institute at 528-5637 for information.

offering a series of special
to Working with Women Who
Experience Violence. This series
is intended for front-line practitioners working with women in
the areas of violence, substance
abuse, mental health, trauma,
and corrections. The forums
aim to challenge our ideas, and
to find and share solutions.

February 20, 2001
Impacts of Violence: Disordered

THE STONE
CENTER:
MARCH 22
24,2001

CAREER &
TRAINING
SHOWCASE
Career and Training Showcase

April 10, 2001

A special spring institute on
the Applications of Relational
Theory features the Stone

Thursday, February 22, 2001

Violence, Substance Use, and

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Health Issues

Center's Judith Jordan and
Maureen Walker. The Stone
Center is a well established
centre at Wellesley College just
outside of Boston.They are
leaders in studying female development, and have conducted
new and innovative research in

Eating, Anxiety/Depression,
Social control, and Substance Use
March 27, 2001
Sex, Violence, and Substance Use

The JI is holding its 4th Annual

Call (604) 528-5506 for details

May 1, 2001
Prison, Violence, and

CHIEF FIRE
OFFICER (CFO)
PROFESSIONAL
DESIGNATION
PROGRAM

DEPUTY SHERIFF
TRAINING
The Jl's Courts Academy offers a seven-

Substance Use
June 5, 2001
Parenting, Violence, and
Substance Use

the area of Relational Theory.
Increasingly research suggests
that empathic, empowering

Training Program for those interested in

relationships are at the core of
resilience.

gram allows students to acquire the skills

The Chief Fire Officer Professional

and knowledge to undertake the duties

Designation Program, a program of

This workshop is co-sponsored
byBCIT.

and responsibilities of Deputy Shenffs.

the Canadian Fire Chi.c;?fs'Association,

Course Dates:

has been established to recognize

April 23, 2001 to June 12, 2001

Chief Fire Officers who have

August 20,2001 to October 10, 2001

achi,eved a defined standard of

The Justice Institute of British Columbia

Deadline for Applications

profc::ssionltll.sm. The program is

Police Academy is proud to host the

January 29, 2001 @ 4:00 PM

designc::d to enhance the level of

28th Annual Canadian Association of

Contact the Courts Academy at

Chi.ef Fire Officer competence and

Police Educators (CAPE) Conference on

(604) 528-5567 for more information.

profc::ssional conduct J:hrough train·

April 9th - 11th, 2001 at the Sheraton

ing, education, continuing education

Wall Centre Hotel in Vancouver.

For more information on
content please contact: Program
Coordinators Natalie Clark at
(604)528-5627
(nclark@jibc.bc.ca) or Cheryl
Bell-Gadsby at (604)528-5626
(cbell-gadsby@jibc.bc.ca).

week pre-employment Deputy Sheriff

pursuing a career 1n Court SeMces. The pro-

POLICE
EDUCATORS
CONFERENCE
APRIL 2001

and management development. The

LIGHT URBAN SEARCH AND
RESCUE TRAINING

program will also assist in career plan·
ning for emergency services Chief

CAPE is a national organization established in 1963 to promote excellence in
police education.

The Jl's Emergency Management Division now offers training in light urban search

· Officers and aspiring Chief Officers.

and rescue. The LUSAR course is one day of hands-on training that will prepare

Please call (604) 528-5657 for more

You can visit the CAPE website at

your staff to act effectively and safely as part of a response team during a major

information.

www.cpc.gc.ca/main/cape_e.html.

emergency. Call (604) 528-5590 to register.

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