C A L E NDA R SEPTEMBER 1980 - DECEMBER 1980 PREPARED AUGUST 1980 Justice. Institute Of British Columbia 4180 West 4th Avenue Vancouver. B.C. V6B 4J5 JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 1980 - DECEMBER 1980 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES COURSE September 1980 The program concentrates on dev eloping skills required to conduct instructional sessions and to evaluate the success of a teaching program. Prerequisites: Instructors at the Justice Institute. DACUM FACILITATOR'S WORKSHOP September 1980 DACUM is a short form for devel oping a curriculum. The DACUM system is a new set of procedure s used to make career training mor e effective. Th e course introduce s the participan t s to the DACUM method. Topics covered are job/ task analysis, performance objectives, evaluation, instru ctional techniques and instructional resources. Prerequisites: Instructor s a t the Justice Institute. LEGAL AND JUSTICE SYSTEM UPDATE (JUVENILE) 2 September - 4 September On completion of this course the student will have a basi c understanding of criminal law, knowledge of the court system, knowledge of statute and common law relating to Corrections and be prepared for court appearances. Prerequisit e s: Corrections Officer who has completed Basic S e curity Officer training Blocks I through IV. INTERVIEWING AND MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS 8 September - 12 September The program f ocuses on the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in interview situations. Discussion topics include verbal and non-verbal communication, feedback, barriers to effective interviewing and motiv ational techniques. Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Security Officer training Blocks I through IV. NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT· COURSE CA~YON LISTER DEPARTMENT INCIDENT INVESTIGATION PROGRAM #3 Late September 1980 8 September - 12 September In the field training for new fire departments. The program will concentrate on fire behaviour, ventilation, water supply, hose evolutions and pumping procedures, ladder drills, rescue procedures and breathing apparatu s. The course will provide police personnel with the advanc e d skills and recommended technique s to conduct a thorough traffi c incident investigation. The training will reinforce previous training and experience, promot e uniform and professional approaches to this field of investigation. Prerequisites: Municipal Constabl e . .......I2 2I . . . . ~ . . POWER WRITING (INTERIOR-KAMLOOPS) PEACE OFFICERS GENERAL TRAINING CLASS 12, BLOCK V 8 September - 12 September 8 September - 30 September The course is designed to increase participant's writing ability by introducing the student to techniques of systematic analysis, organization and presentation of information. The program reviews material covered in earlier training sessions and updates participants with regard to changes in federal and provincia l legislation. The course covers legal studies, traffic s t udies, driver training, applied social science, investigation and patro l , firearms training, physical education and emergency care. Prerequisites: Corrections Office r who has completed Blocks I through IV of Basic Security Officer training. PROBATION OFFICER/FAMILY COURT COUNSELLOR BLOCK IV 8 September - 19 September On completion, Probation Officers and Family Court Counsellcirs will have an understanding of Custody and Access reports, principles of time management, cross examination, three probation fields and new Corrections policies. Prerequisites: Probation Office r s / Family Court Counsellors who have completed Blocks I through III. YOUTH SUPERVISOR BLOCK II 8 September - 26 September To provide participants with an introduction to the job role; legal studies; group supervision techniques; the institutional community; planning/problem solving skills; case management concepts; Corrections and the justice system. Prerequisites: Permanent employment with appointment as a Security Officer/Youth Supervisor and completion of Block I. Prerequisites: Employment with a Municipal Police Department and completion of Blocks I through IV. CONFLICT RESOLUTION BY MEDIATION (VANCOUVER ISLAND REGION) 9 September -· 11 September The program will a) provide alternatives by which to resolve family conflicts; b) identify situations when mediation is appropriate; · c) provide mediation skills; d) identify mediation obstacles and problem solving techniques. Prerequisites: Probation Officers/ Family Court Counsellors who have completed Block IV training and are currently carrying a caseload of 10 or more F.R.A. cases. PROBATION OFFICER/FAMILY COURT COUNSELLOR BLOCK I 15 September - 19 September the program provides an opportunity for the newly hired Probation Officer to receive orientation to the public service, the justice system and Corrections. Prerequisites: Permanent imployment with appointment as Probation Officer with B.C. Corrections Branch. . ... ...I3 3/ ...... . BASIC MANAGEMENT 15 September - 26 September Participants will acquire an under standing of the management process, communication, motivation and behaviour, planning experience and planning function, directing fun~tion, leadership and performance appraisal, and financial management. Prerequisites: For Corrections Branch employ ees newly appointed to Supervisory or Management positions. Employees aspiring to management positions will be accommodated if space allows. CONFLICT RESOLUTION BY MEDIATION FOLLOW-UP TO 3 JUNE PROGRAM (NORTH AND INTERIOR REGIONS) 16 September - 17 September The follow-up workshop p e rmits candidates to witness and participate in "mediation" with case presentations. Prerequisites: Probation Officer/ Family Court Counsellor who have complet e d Block IV training a nd th e 3-5 Jun e program. CEDAR COTTAGE ACCOUNTABI LITY PANEL PEACE OFFICERS GENERAL TRAINING CLASS 16 BLOCK III 15 September - 19 December The program reviews material covered in Block I and experiences encountered during Block II's six week practicum on-the-job. The course updates changes to feder~l and provincial legislation and covers le g al studies, traffic studies, driv e r training, applied social science, investigation and patrol, firearms training, physic•! education and emergency care. Prerequisites : Employment with a Municipal Police Department and completion of Blocks I and II. CONFLICT RESOLUTION BY MEDIATION ~OLLOW-UP TO 15 . APRIL PROGRAM 20 September A Saturday session for the Cedar Cottage Volunteer panel mambers dealing with interview skills, communication, listening a nd / group dynamics. Prerequisites: Cedar Cottage Volunteei Panel Members. INCIDENT TNVESTIGATION PROGRAM # 4 22 September - 26 September The course will provide police personnel with the advanced skill s and recommended techniques to conduct a thorough traffic incident investigation. The training will reinforce previous training and experience, promote uniform and professional approaches to this field of investigation. Prerequisites: Municipal Constable . 16 September - 17 September The follow-up workshop permits candidates to witness and participate in "mediation" with case presentations. Prerequisites: Probation Officer/ Family Co~rt Counsellor who have completed Block IV training and the 15 - 17 April program. ....... /4 4I . . . . . . . .LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 301 22 September - 26 September The program is designed to present an overview of management theory and practice for review and discussion. Prerequisites: The program is designed for F ire Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs. PROBATION OFFICER/FAMILY COURT COUNSELLOR BLOCK II 22 September - SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN WITHIN THE FAMILY 29 September - 30 September An interdisciplinary conference on the sexual abuse of children. The conference is designed to provide information about the extent and nature of the prob l em, provide skill training in dea l ing with sexual abuse situations and explore models of service delivery. Prerequisites: Registration through Community Programs, Justice Institute. 19 December Block II is a generic training program designed to prepare new P~obation Officers for Block I II field training. On completion the participant will have an understanding of the history and philosophy of Corrections and a comprehension of the composition and function of the justice system; the functions o f a Probation Officer; the tasks of the job; individual job strengths and abilities. Prerequisites: Completion of Probation Officer Block I. STRESS MANAGEMENT/ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING 23 September - 25 September On completion participants will be able to recognize stress, know its' implications and implement methods to successfully manage stress. Participants will also understand bow to be assertive, recognize the difference between assertion and aggression. Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Security Officer training Blocks I through IV. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION PROGRAM # 7 29 September - 30September The program is designed for indiv iduals who will be instructors. The program will increase an instructors awareness of teacher/ learner psychology, teaching methodology, instructional techniques and training aids. Prerequisites: Police Officer with responsiblity for teaching or talking to community groups. SECURITY OFFICER BLOCK IV ADULT 29 September - 10 October The program will review and update material covered in Blocks I and II. Topics covered include case management, interviewing, supervision, planning and identifying resources and human relations. Prerequisites: Completion of Blocks III of Security Officer training. ....... /5 J I • • • • • • • INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES COURSE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT COURSE October 1980 October 1980 The program concentrates on developing skill s required to conduct instructional sessions and to evaluate the success of a teaching program. Managers and Supervisors from a cross section of justic e and publ ic safety professions will participa te in the program. Communications, leadership, motivation, problem solving, planning, organization, d~scipline, induction training are just a few of the topics covered. Prerequisites: Justice Institute of British Columbia faculty. CORONERS COURSE LAND TITLES SCHOOL - INTRODUCTORY October 1980 The program orients Coroners and other justice and public safety representatives. The program provides an understanding of the Coroners function, interprets the Coroners Act and describes the responsibilities and duties of a Coroner. · Prerequisites: Coroner. A Provincial EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT COURSE October 1980 The Policy Executive Committee of the Ministry of the Attorney General contracted with the Justice Insti tute to provide and Executive Development Course for Senior Executives in the Ministry. The course is designed to meet the training needs of participant s and the management development need s of the Ministry. Topics ensure that a set of management tools are provided for a cross section of Ministry Executive personnel. Prerequisites: Apply through the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Attorney General. October 1980 The program will orient new employees from the Land Registrar's Office. The program will orient employee s to the legal and Facial systems in which the Land Re gistry function s. Topics will ~nclude, law; communication; human relations; documentation; systems development and anthropology. Prerequisites: employe e s. Land Registry FAMILY COURT COMMITTEES 4 October A workshop with respresentatives from Lower Mainland Family Court Committees to discuss mandates , functions and roles of Family Court Committees. Prerequisites: Family Court Committee members. . . .. . .. /6 6/ •...... INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS 6 October - 10 October The program concentrates on devel oping the fundamental skills required to conduct instructional sessions and to evaluate the success of a teaching program. Prerequisite s : 6 Managers and/or Supervisors from Court Services Branch. FIRE INVESTIGATION PEACE OFFICERS GENERAL TRAINING CLASS 18 BLOCK I 13 October - 19 December The intensive program provides the new Peace Officer with a knowledge of policing science. Course includes legal studies, traffic studies, driver training, invest igation and patrol, applied social science, firearms training, physical education and emergency care. Prerequisites: Employment with a Municipal Police Department. 6 October - 10 October Topics will include cause docu mentation, preservation of site and evidence, security, invest igative techniques and court room procedure. CONTENT IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT. Prerequisites: To b e announced. CRIMINAL LAW WORKSHOP 6 October - 10 October The course provides participants with an understanding of common and statute law; reviews the er minal code and the Juvenile Delinquents Act; explains court procedure and terminology; demonstrates evidenc e presentation and cross examination techniqu es. Prerequisites: Two years working experience as a Probation Offi c er with the Corr ec tions Branch. PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO DEALING WITH DEAF PEOPLE IN YOUR WORK 8 October A half-day workshop with Justi c e Thomas Berger for justice and public safety professionals to provide information on deafness that will be useful to them when they need to communicate with deaf people in their daily work. CRISIS INTERVENTION 14 Octover 17 October The program deals with on e- to - one conflict resolution, discussion and theory on attempted suicides, hostage incidents and institutional disturbances. The course concentrates on the prevention of crisis and defusing techniques. Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Security Office r t r aining Blocks I thiough IV. YOUTH SUPERVISOR BLOCK II 14 October - 31 October To provide participants with an introduction to the job role; legal studies; group supervision techniques; the institutional community; planning/problem solving skills; case management concepts; Corrections and the justice system. Prerequisites: Permanen t employment with appointment as a Security Officer/Youth Supervisor and completion of Block I. .. .... .I7 7I . . . . . . . ,CONFLICT RESOLUTION BY MEDIATION .FOLL6w:.-up TO 24 JUNE PROGRAM PUBLIC LIABILITY CONFERENCE 15 October - To explore the problem of public liability by professionals involved in serving the public, including topics such as accountability o f professional bodies, role of cour t s, suggested changes in laws governing liability. 16 October The follow-up workshop permits candidates to witness and part icipate in "mediation" with case presentations. Prerequisites: Probation Officer/ Family Court Counsellor who have completed Block IV training and the 24 - 26 June program. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS {CASTLEGAR AND AREA) 17 October - 19 October In the field training for Volunteer firefighters. The program will consist of 19 hours of instruction on new and inno vative methods of fighting fir e . Topics covered will range from water supply problems, hos e evolutions and pumping procedures to ladder drills, rescue procedures and breathing apparatus. Prerequisites: Must ba a memb e r of an organized Volunteer Fire Department and designated to a t tend by a Fire Chief. SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP 15 October - 17 October The program i s designed to provide participants with situational leadership concepts and style. Identify stress, apply motivation and analyse training needs are all covered in the program. Prerequisites: Completion of Corrections Branch Basic Manag ement program or equivalent. 20 October - 21 October Prerequisites: Registration through Community Programs, Justice Institute. FIRE PREVENTION LEVEL I 20 October - 24 October The program provides information regarding the prevention of fire . Topics covered include theory of fire behaviour, materials and principles of building construction, communc a tions, building and fire codes, blueprint reading, and sprinkler systems. Prerequisites: To be announced . HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (RECRUIT AND SELECTION) 1 20 October - 24 October (TENTATIVE) The program presents an overview of Human Resource Management. Other topics include recruitment and selection, needs/tasks analysis, setting up a s election process, co s t/benefit analysis and Correction s policies. Prerequisites·: Should be a Corrections Branch Manager or Supe~visor with regular selection and recruitment tasks. ....... /8 aI . . . . . · · GENERAL SUPERVISION TRAINING PROGRAM # 15 SECURITY OFFICER BLOCK II ADULT 20 October - 31 October To provide participants with an introduction to the job role; legal studies; group supervision techniques; the institutional c~mmunity; planning/problem solving skills; case management concepts; Corrections and the justice system. The program introduces the cand idate to the principles of personnel management and develops supervisory skills. Prerequisites: Police Officer performing first level super vision in a department. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 20 October - 31 October Communications, leadership, motivation, problem solving, planning, organization, discipline and induction training are some of the topics covered in the program. Prerequisites: Managers and Supervisors from Fire and Polic e Departments as well as from Corrections and Court Services Branches. BASIC MANAGEMENT 20 October - 31 October will acquire an understanding of the management process, communication, motivation and behaviour, planning experience and planning function, directin g function, leadership and perfor mance appraisal, and financial management. Parti~ipants Prerequisites: For Corrections Branch employees newly appointed to Supervisory or Management positions. Employees aspiring to management position will be accommodated i f space allows. 20 October - 7 November Prerequisites: Permanent employment with Corrections Branch and an appointment as a Security Officer and the compl e tion of Bl ock I. DEPUTY SHERIFF BASIC TRAINING 20 October - 5 December The program is design e d for new entries into the Deputy Sheriff Services. Topi~s include weapons training, traffic studies and driv e r training, first aid, civil and criminal law; documentation, court room procedure and escorting prisoners. Prerequisites: Employment with Court Se rvices Branch and appointment as a Deputy Sheriff. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 201 27 October - 7 November The program is part of a long range developmental program for middl e level administrators. Topics covered include management theory and style, planning, organizing, directing, control, stress management and communications. Prerequisites: Paid Assistant Fire Chiefs, Captai~s and Lieutenants. . ...... /9 9_/ ••••••. LAND TITLES SCHOOL ADVANCED COURSE RECORDS OFFICER/SUPERVISOR WORKSHOP November 1980 3 November - 6 November The program is designed for experienced Land Registry Personnel and provides training complementary to their extensiv e on-the-job training. PROGRAM CONTEN T I S BEING DEVELOPED . The workshop provides supervisory personnel in Records Offices with opportunities to identify and solve common problems and be updated on policy and procedures. Prerequisites: employees. Prerequisites: Records Office supervisor and completion of the Security Officer Program Blocks I through IV. Land Registry LAND TITLES SCHOOL - SURVEY COURSE November 1980 IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDANCIES The program is designed to present an overview of the functions of the Land Registrar's Of f ic e. PROGRAM CONTENT BEING DEVELOPED. 3 November - 7 November Prerequisites: employees. Land Regi s try ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS' FIRE INVESTIGATION COURSE November 1980 Topics to be covered will includ e cause determination, preservation of site and evidenc e , security, investigative techniques, human relations. PROGRAM CONTENT BEING DEVELOPED. Pr er equisites: To be announced. PERSONNEL PRACTICES 3 November - 6 November The program involves participants in the recruiting, selection and appraisal of employees. Training ls given on corrections, discipline, and occupational health referrals. Prerequisites: Employe es of Court Services Branch. This course content will review th e philosophy of causes and recognition of alcohol and drug dependancies. Short term intervention strategies and long term treatment programs will be discussed from a case management perspective. Prerequisites: Probation Officers/ Family Court Counsellors who have completed basic training and are at the P r obation Officer II level. PRINCIPLES OF SUPERVISION 3 November - 7 November The program is designed to examine the causes of supervisory problems, discuss present practical applications of management techniques . Prerequisites: District Managers, Local Managers and Sections Heads from Court Services Bran c h . BUDGET MANAGEMENT LEVEL I I 3 November - 7 November The program.provides management personnel with skills and knowledge esstential for sound financial planning, analysis and administration. Prerequisites: Employees of Corrections performing Cost Centre Manager or District Director functions. .......IIo 10 I .. .... . ~ENERAL INVESTIGATION PROGRAM # 7 ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT 10 November - 21 November 17 November - 21 November The program concentrates on two areas - specific offences and investigational techniques and resources. Topics covered include arson, conspirary, rape and related sex crimes, homicide, fraud and forensics, surveillance and investigation. The program outlines how individuals and groups affect and react to change. Stress management, interaction and change issues are also covered. Prerequisites: Experienced Peace Officer transferred from uniformed patrol duties to plain ciothed investigation. Prerequisites: Completion of Corrections Branch Basic Management trainin g or equivalent. VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEFS PROGRAM 17 November - 21 November CRISIS MANAGEMENT SKILL TRAINING 12 November - 14 November The program will assist management personnel to recognize the effects of stress on their staff and provide them with skills in crisis intervention, counselling and referral. For supervisory and manag~mEnt staff from Corrections, policing, fire services and mental health centres. Prerequisite~: POWER WRITING 12 November - 14 November Th e course will inc!ease participant's writing ability by introducing student to techniques of system atic analysis, organization and presentation of written information. Prerequisites: Corrections Officer who has completed Blocks I theough IV of Basic Security Officer training. Designed for Volunteer Fire Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs or any officers designated by a Volunteer Chief. The program concentrates on the firefighter and law, Chief's role, arspn, special risks and hazards, stress management, planning and utilization, and management theory. A Volunt e er Fire Chief or a Volunteer Fir e Ch~efs ' designate. ~rerequisites: PRINCIPLES OF SUPERVISION 17 November - 28 November The program is designed to examine the causes of supervisory problem~, discuss the basic concepts of human relations and present practical applications of management technique s . Prerequisites: District Managers, Local Managers and Section Heads from Court Services Branch. . . . . . . . I 11 11I . . . . . . . 'SECURITY OFFICER BLOCK IV COMMUNICATION SKILLS 17 November - 28 November 1 December - 5 December The program will review and update material covered in Blocks I through III. Topics covered include case management, interviewing, supervision, planning and identifying resources and human relations. To develop communication skills which are of practical use to those who supervise the work of other p e ople. Prerequisites: Completion of Blocks I through III of Security Officer training. Prerequisites: District Managers and Local Managers with Court Service s Branch. SECURITY OFFICER BLOCK IV MIDDLE MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM # 5 24 November - 5 December The principles of personnel management and the development of supervisory capabilities are stressed in the program. Topics covered include communication, stress, motivation, labour relations, drug abuse, midmanagement issues and theory. Prerequisites: Police Officers performing middle management functions. 1 December - 12 December The program will review and update material covered in Blocks I through III. Topics covered include case management, interviewing, supervision, planning and identifying resources and human relations. Prerequisites: Completion of Blocks I through III of Security Officer training. ' MANAGING AND RESOLVING CONFLICT 2 December - 5 December INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES COURSE December 1980 The program concentrates on developing skills required to conduct instructional sessions and to evaluate the success of a teaching program. Prerequisites: faculty. Justice Institut e VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEFS PROGRAM 1 December - 5 December The program concentrates on the firefighter and law, Chief's role, arson, special risks and hazards, stress management, planning and utilization and management theorv . . Prerequisites: Volunteer Fire Chief or a Volunteer Fire Chiefs designate. Participants will understand and recognize the forms, processes and outcomes of cnnflict; identify conflict behaviour and diagnose, manage and resolve conflict. Prerequisites: Corrections Branch Managers/Supervisors who have completed Basic Management training or equivalent. RECORDS OFFICER/ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP 8 December - 11 December The program will provide records staff, other than supervisory personnel, with an update of all matters pertaining to record procedure, systems and policy. Prerequisites: Full or part-time Corrections personnel working with records and completion of Blocks I through IV of Basic Security Officer training. . ...... I 12 12 I ..... ~. PEACE OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM # 23 8 December - 19 December To assist the experienced Peace Officer in improving skills and expanding knowledge of the operational role. The program concentrates on legal issues; human behaviour and investigational techniques. Prerequisites: Constable. Municip a l INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES 15 December - 19 December The program concentrates on developing the fundamental skills required to conduct instructional sessions and to evaluate th e success of a teaching program. Prerequisites: 6 Managers and/or Supervisors from Court Servi ces Branch. Prerequisites: Probation Officer/ Family Court Counsellors who have completed Block IV training and th e 9 - 11 September program. A calendar listing all the courses, workshops and programs slated for January to June 1981 will be issued in November 1980. For more information on any of the programs please telephone the Justi ce Institute of British Columbia at: (604) 228 - 9771 and ask for STEPHANIE HENNESSY· who will ensure that your questions will be answered. Justice Institut e of British Columb ia 4180 West 4th Avenue Vancouver. B . C. V6R 4J5 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT II (TASK AND WORKER) 15 December - 19 December Reclassification. task and data analysis. job description. manpower and financial planning. are all topics included in the Human Resources Management program. Prerequisites: Corrections Managers/Supervisors interested in increasing their skills in Human Resource Management. CONFLICT RESOLUTION BY MEDIATION (V.ANCOUVER ISLAND REGION) FOLLOW-UP TO 9 SEPTEMBER PROGRAM 18 December - 19 December The follow-up worksnop per~ ~s ~andidates to witness and p~rti­ cipate in "mediationh with case presentations. 4il I • - ,.~