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Correctional officers work in a challenging environment. There are approx-

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imately 3,000 adult offenders in 19 provincial facilities.
The role of the correctional officer is to provide for the

Welcome

safe custody, supervision and management of

to the first issue offl journal,

offenders. The profession involves dealing

a newsletter for members of

with people who are in a place they'd
rather not be . To be successful ,

the]I community.

the officers have to be able

I am always pleased to find that so
many of the people I meet in the
community are aware of the work
Larry Goble

President

to relate to people in many
different situations.
The Jl's Corrections and
Community Justice Division

of the ]I. In most cases, they are

is the training agency for

familiar with one or two areas of

the provincial corrections

the institute. Few people know the

system. It's their job to
prepare and train potential

full scope of what we do, and

correctional officers.

that's understandable given the
Board of Governors:
Chair, H. A. (Hal) Jenkins
'Vice Chair, M.J. (Mal) Hughes

"When we're interviewing

diversity of our training.

potential students we're looking

I hope that the JI journal will be a

window to the many areas of the

for those who can relate to all
kinds of people. It's a people job, and
you have to be able to talk," says

JI. As you read through the articles

Peter Stevens, coordinator of the

Douglas R. Campbell

you will discover more and more

Jl's Correctiqnal Officer Employment

about the parts of the JI you 're not

Readiness programs.

Larry Goble

familiar with. You 'll see how the

The Employment Readiness program

Robert Brett

Jim Graham
Brent Hodgins

training we provide helps to make
our communities safer places

Sathie Mahil

training was post employment. "We
move to a pre-employment training

model," says Stevens. Ontario followed soon after, using the Jl's program as their model.

R.P. (Val) Pattee

I welcome your comments on how

Betty Toporowski

we can improve on future issues

AC. (Peter) Young

was developed in 1991, prior to that all
were the first province in Canada to

to live.

Prima Michell

Jackie Whalley

Guest lecturer Correctional Officer Todd
Bowden, is one of four drug dog officers
in the Corrections Branch. Bowden
demonstrates the skills of his partner
Jazz to the class.

ofJI journal.

The program is offered 12 - 15 times a year in several
locations across the province. "We look at the hiring
projections of the Branch and determine the number
of courses we'll need to run each year to provide them

Larry Goble

with a suitable number of candidates to select from,"

President

adds Stevens.
The work on each course actually begins about three
Physical training
involves learning the
skills they 'll need to
ensure their safety
and the safety of
those they work with.

The Management
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months before the first day of class. Once they've met
the basic qualifications, all prospective students
are put through a screening process. The process
includes tests on observation and judgement skills, a
physical abilities test, record and reference checks, and
an interview.

Louise Krohn
"We screen out close to 80% of the applicants through
Pat Ross

the process," says Stevens. The 20% who make it through, are eager and ready

Marg Huber

to embark on a new career.
"One of the goals of the program is to give the students a solid understand-

Paul Pershick

ing of the profession they're entering," Stevens says. Instructors are the key.

Peter Pershick

The program instructors are all experienced correctional officers who have taken

Shelley Rivkin

a leave of absence in order to teach at the JI. The instructors will work at the
John Vokes

Team meetings are a regular occurrence in the division.

Steve Watt

JI for anywhere from one to four years before returning to their profession .
The division has seven instructors for the correctional officer program. In each

Tony Williams

Continued on page two

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4, 5

• In the Classroom
• Foundation Notes
• Con Res International

• Leaming Technology at Work
• Voices 2000
• Leadership
• Police Training

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• FSTC - One of a Kind
• Joining Forces with the
Military

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Training for a Career
Continued from page one

Colleen Vaughan's natural
ability to find ways to inspire
and motivate students, and
her endless amount of energy

During her secondment in Corrections, she

Another reason why she's among the

redesigned and instructed several modules

best of instructors is that she never stops

in the Employment Readiness Correctional

learning. She completed a Diploma in

Worker Program, and coordinated

Criminology, a Bachelor in Business

adYanced courses for Correctional Officers.

Administration & Commerce, and a

Colleen soon discovered her passion
for instructing and when an opportuni-

and creativity are some of the
reasons she received the
Jl's 1999 Instructor of the
Year Award.

Masters in Adult Education, all while
working full time.

ty to become a full time permanent

On June 24, 1999 Colleen received the

instructor came along, she seized it. In

Justice Institute's Instructor of the Year

1994 she joined the Emergency Manage-

Award. This award recognizes instructors

ment Division, where she works today.

who exhibit above average qualities in

Her current position as an Instructor/
Coordinator involves training volunteers,

areas reflected in the JI Values. The
award criteria accurately describes Colleen

course one in5tructor 1s designated the
course coordinator. The coordinator 1s
the main contact for students, 1s the lead
instructor, and organizes the mstrucbon
schedule, bnngmg in other instructors
and guest lecturers as required.
Each course 1s six week:;, and involves
a combination of classroom instruction, physical traimng, evaluations and
exams Whenever possible, one week
of the class is held at a nearby institution to give the students an opportunity to experience the working environment

In Decembe1; 26 students

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tive. Her biggest thrill is when she facilitates a discussion that generates and
motivates the students to a point where
the discus8ion continues after the session.
Staying current is another challenge,
and for Colleen that means talking to colleagues, reading, taking courses, and
most of all the hands on experience
she receives by helping during actual
disaster responses like the Salmon Arm
Fires and the Manitoba Red River Flood.
Outside of work, Colleen spends conEmergency Social Services Association and
with the West End Community Centre. She
also spent a year volunteering as an
"apprentice" clown at the Vancouver
Children's Hospital, putting smiles on the
faces of sick children.

the Corrections and Community Justice

includes planning for disaster respons-

Division. She was seconded for a three to

es, such as setting up emergency recep-

a volunteer in the community, Colleen

four year term from the Burnaby Youth

tion centres and shelters for evacuees.

exemplifies the JI spirit, and is an inspi~

Secure Custody Centre where she had

Colleen also teaches instructional tech-

ration to those who work with her.

worked for eight years as a Youth

niques through the ]I's Social Services and

Correctional Officer.

Community Safety Division. Her role as

As an instructor in the classroom, or as

"It's an intensive six weeks, and 1t has
to be to prepare them for the JOb
ahead,• says Stevens "there are lots of
expectations the students have to
meet.•
Part of Peter's role is making sure the
program reflec.ts the requirements of
the 1ob, and he does that in a variety
of ways.
"We have regular, ongoing dialogue
with the directors of staff admin and
wrth the on site facility trainers," he says.

They also undertake regular competency
reviews to ensure the learning outcomes are still relevant . Through
involvement with national committees and organizations they stay on top
of current and emerging issues.
The success of the graduates 1s reflective of the quality of the program - over
95% of graduates are hired by the
Correcbons Branch within the first year.

an instructor takes her to communities

"In December, 26 students graduated
in Prince George and 25 of them were
offered jobs Immediately," comments
Stevens.

throughout the province.

Now that's success.

By Tracie Mydonick

The members of the Board of Directors are:
Robert Stewart, Chair
Donald Pamplin, Vice Chair

The JI Foundation was started in 1994 to raise funds - through individual and

Jill l<avanagh , Secretary

The Foundation, on an annual

corporate donations, special events and planned giving programs - for student

Tim Manning, Treasurer

basis, presents scholarships and

scholarships, new program development and purchase of new training equipment,

David Esworthy

bursaries to deserving students.

as well as general support of the Justice Institute.

George Garrett

Memorial or living memorial schol-

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arships, for specific program areas,

John Grady

can be established in the name of

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors who are nominated to the

Darlene Kruesel Hyde

individual donors.For information

Board and fulfill their commitment on a voluntary basis. The 13 Board members

Hal Jenkins

come from a diversity of backgrounds including finance, government, law and

Christopher Richardson

the local business community.

Marvin R.V. Storrow
Florence Wong

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The course content includes subject areas
such as communication and conflict
resolution skills, female offenders,
pro~1onal conduct and ethics, cultural
awareness, the cnmmal Justice system,
use of force, case management and
many others.

siderable time volunteering, with the

It is a registered charitab le, non-profit society.

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Teaching in an adult environment can be

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Colleen started at the Justice Institute in

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Colleen Vaughan. instructor m the Emergency Managment D1v1sion received the
Jl's 1999 Instructor of the Year Award.

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"It's important to use this strength as a Canadian

South Africa for BC institutions and
colleges. In doing this research
through personal interviews, I was

force for peace on a global level."

able to more fully understand the opportunities

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The Centre for Conflict Resolution has

increase their skills. (Most had only received

enjoyed an excellent reputation for high

about three days in total of training as good

quality training in dispute resolution over the

training opportunities were scarce.)

past 13 years of its existence. We are the largest
training centre in this field in Canada, and

I often considered one of the top three train-

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ing centres in North America. I have felt

some time that it was important to our
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development and learning to use this

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strength as a Canadian force for peace on a
global level whenever we were invited to do

The outcomes of this conversation were
several. We were able to provide George with
mentoring for his own role as a trainer and
several months after he had returned to
South Africa, we were able to send over 700
out-dated (recent previous edition) JI manuals to support the training work that was
happening through the centres.

so, and to actively explore such opportuni-

that exist for us to work
in that area should we so
choose.
While the political climate in South Africa at
the present time is stable and the new policy
frameworks are in place,
the development of the
country is slow, given the
huge disparities that continue to exist between blacks and

ties. This involves offering our services to assist

Five months later, I went to South Africa to

whites. High levels of violence and

countries who are experiencing high levels

deliver training in mediation, negotiation

crime persist (and in particular in the

of conflict to develop skills that can be wide-

and facilitation skills, to a large number of

Johannesburg area where I was working).

mediators over a three week period. The train-

Because of safety issues, we will have to very

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ing was culturally adapted to their context.

carefully consider whether to send other

Also during this period, I made presentations

The mediators-a group dedic.a.ted

wisely so as not to weaken the work we do

trainers or coaches to support their work at

at home, the experience we gain from focus-

to a community embarking on an extensive

this time. However, many have indicated an

to transforming their country into

conflict resolution training project to address

interest in doing this kind of work, and

a place where everyone feels val-

ing our energy on this kind of goal can be of
enormous benefit to us. We are gaining

the violence that had developed in their

there is an eagerness on the part of the

ued. JI grad George Lai-Thom is

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high school and in the community as a

community to have the JI come back. The

second from right in the front row.

the experience that is essential to enable us
to compete for international contract work.

result of the high school's de-segregation fol-

South African initiative provokes a great

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But we stand to gain much more.

lowing the end of apartheid. (Situations like

deal of interest and discussion among our
faculty and students, so we will see how the

that is seen locally, nationally and interna-

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this are happening in many communities
On a deeper level we come to better under-

throughout South Africa).

picture unfolds.

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While it is important that we use our resources

stand the cultural dimensions of conflict,
and this knowledge benefits us as we work

Earlier in the year I
made a trip to Israel,

in a multicultural environment here in the

at the invitation of

Lower Mainland of BC. Inevitably in international work there is much learning, which
improves the quality of all of our work. By
providing a service (while not compromis-

a country known for its peace initiatives
and its willingness to provide a valuable
service to the global community.

the primary training

Marg Huber is Diredor of the Jl's Centre for

organization the

Conflid Resolution. You can cont.ad Marg

Israeli Centre for

at (604) 528-5613 or mhuber@iibc.bc.ca

Negotiation, and the

ing our essential resources) we enhance

Ministry of Justice,

the reputation of the program as one of

to assist them as they

integrity and caring. Our clients at home

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rapidly develop their

appreciate this focus and value more high-

dispute resolution

ly the services they receive.

services in all sectors
of society. I provided
consultation, and
training for trainers
After successfully completing the training, each
mediator received a JI certific.a.te.

and also worked with
individuals dealing

In the townships of South Africa, the sad result of
a failed family mediation (where the house is the
only asset) often means one spouse bums the
home rather than Jet the other have it

I was also able to set
up the potential for
funding in several
ways, and share an
Our work in South Africa last fall is one
example. A graduate of .our program,

extensive network of international colleagues
to support their work.

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ond language for all of the participants;

remaining community justice centres. Last year

however that did not diminish their enthu -

while he was visiting in Vancouver, he

siasm and willingness to engage fully. It is hard

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returned to the JI. He briefed me on the sit-

work, requiring sustained effort, because

uation they were experiencing- an incred-

the change agenda is huge. But so is their

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dedication to a vision of an integrated soci-

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ety where everyone feels valued and expe-

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from the townships), their organization
needed to increase their profile. In addition,
their mediators, and mediators practicing at
a number of other organizations, needed to

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riences a sense of personal dignity.
The cost of the travel was covered by the
BC International Centre for Education. In
exchange, I prepared a research paper on
training and education opportunities in

with a range of social
conflicts with groups,
to assist them to
develop appropriate

models for process. This work put the name

Knowledge Leads to
So.fer Communities

and reputation of the JI on the map in Israel,
and will open the door to future collaborations. Also, last month one of our senior train-

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Campaign on Now!

ers, Michael Fogel, made a trip to Israel to
provide a number of training sessions in
advanced mediation, and further enhanced
the reputation of the JI in the process.

Those who work on our program believe that

Donations are tax deductible
and will be matched by the
JI Foundation.

work of this nature is in the long term
interests of the Centre for Conflict Resolution
as we truly become a world class centre for

Send your cheque (payable to the
JIBC Foundation) by March 31st,
to ]IBC Fooodation,
715 McBride Blvd.,
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4

training. It is my belief that this work will
make it easier for us to take the next step.
It also opens the door for partnerships with
other educational institutions, who also
place a value on international work.

To donate using VISA, call
(6o4) 528-5599.

We feel we have embarked on an exciting
extension of our present work. This path is

Thanks for your support!

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THE CLIENT: Court Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General

The Jl's (Learning Information Technologies) LIT

The problem:

department provides support to online learning by

Court staff such as registry clerks, court clerks, sheriffs and managers are required to

providing a range of services, from initial planning and

the province, training on existing, new and updated manuals is difficult and costly.

development, to design , research and testing.

use a large number of proceduraJ manuaJs in their work. With a workforce distributed around

The team:
Representatives from Court Services Branch, the Courts Academy and the Learning and
Information Technologies department of the JI.

The mission:
Design a practical and affordable solution that could be tested in courts around the province.
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around it. Anyone in court services, anywhere in the province (or in the world!) with a networked
computer can access the site using a password. Travel is eliminated and the same information
is available to everyone at the same time.

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Okay, so your major client is an organization that approves
and pays for the training you deliver each year- but the
training itself is delivered to people who work for an
entirely different organization. Strange as that may
sound, that's how it works with police training.

By Catherine Dawson

Many practitioners m the field of JUStice and public safety have "come up through the ranks"- learn-

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The Police Services Division of the Ministry of
Attorney General provides the budget for training BC's municipal police officers. The Police
Services Division is the main client of the Jl's
Police Academy.

mg their skills through professional development
training, union activities, or most importantly,
through informal day to day experience. However,
no matter how skillful or experienced, many of
these supervisors and managers face serious bar-

The Attorney General is responsible for the Police
Act and the provincial laws, which govern policing.
By funding training, they ensure that all municipal
police officers in the province receive consistent, high
quality, standardized training.

riers to p1omot1on and more senior opportunities
due to a lack of a "formal'' education. Confronted
with a demand to ''return to school" in order to
succeed further m their career, many may view the
task as daunting, or even impossible The Justice
and Public Safety Leadership degree program at
the Justice Institute of British Columbia now
In the cohort model the team of

offers career professionals a unique opportunity

learners support and assist one

to develop contemporary, relevant leadership

another

skills and to gam an important, recognized degree.
While no one can deny that studying part time at

While the Police Services Division is the client, it is BC's 12
municipal police departments that receive the service.
Recruit training is the main component of the contract, that
also includes training for in-service police officers, and the
Assessment Centre Services. The Police Academy delivers
the following services through its core contract with Police
Services:

the university level (while workmg full time) is a
challenge, the Justice and Public Safety Leadership

a cohort-a well chosen group of individuals

degree program is spec1flcally designed to make

who come together to learn experientially over a

the process as professional, efficient, and painless

three year, intense pe11od. The cohort model is

as possible!

known to be particularly successful with mature
learners v.- ho are familiar with

First and foremost, the program

working iu teams and with

assesses the participant's pre-

people from similar profes-

vious learning wherever they
learned it-post secondary edu-

The first cohort of

cation, professional development, "in house" t:rairung, or "on
the job''. The program then

graduates of the
justice and Public

Part time in both nature and
design, patticipants attend

Safety Leadership

graduates are granted a universally recognized Bachelor

together in team-based, relevant
learning projt:-cts.

third year university courses.
Upon successful completion,

team of learners support and
asstst each other, often working

recognizes the learning by facilitating direct access into relevant

sions. In the cohort model the

days, Fridays and Saturdays All

of General Studies degree from

of these program features add

Simon Fraser Umversity after

up to a professional, student-

completmg 60 credit hours of

convocate in

study. But, the advantages of
this program don't stop here

focu~ed

program, presented

m the student-friendly envi-

June of 2001.

The p10gram is characterized by

largest portion of the training budget (63 % in
199912000). This year the academy will put
approximately 150 recruits through training.
• Advanced training - A range of operational,
developmental and management courses for
in-service officers. The Academy offers between

25 and 30 courses each year.
• Assessment Centres - Assists police agencies in
determining an individual's suitability for hiring or
promotion. This service is provided only on request.
• Library services- Police personnel throughout the
province have access to the resources of the Justice
Institute library which specializes in materials of
interest to the police community.

"school" four times dunng each
univert.ity semester, on Thurs-

Program will

• Recruit training - At present this consumes the

• Research and development - Provided on request.
A recent example is a report on the issue on
whether SkyTrain security officers should be
appointed and trained as municipal police officers.
• The municipal police registry-A list of all current
serving municipal police officers.

ronment of the Justice Institute
of Bntish Columbia.

small classes compnsed of

The Leadership degree pro-

working adults from the field of

gram, offered m partnership

justice and public safety "\\<ithin

with Simon Fraser University,

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includes a core of business and liberal arts courses,
as well as a series of electt\ es, providmg graduates with a strong and vaned academic foundation. Participants often draw their case work
from real challenges m their work place,
The Justice and Public Safety Leadership degree
program is now acceptmg applications for the
January 2001 intake.
The deadline date for applications is August 31.
2000. For more information call Catherine Dawson

at (604) 528-5569, email cdawson@iilx..bc.ca or visit
our website at wvvw.jibc.bc ca.

uThis has been an mcredtbly pos1t1ve expenence.
The program combines aaJ.dermc work and real Ide
situations " f<aren White, Richmond Fire Department

Recruit training has increased 40% in the last two years.

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One of a Kind in Canada

SITE HAS AN AMAZING
ARRAY OF PROPS:
• Three hazmat training pads
• An 11 car train derailment
• 4 story "five burn" building

It's a site like no other in Canada. With an unbelievable array of training props, it's like an
amusement park for training. It's the J/'s Fire and Safety Training Centre in Maple Ridge, and

• Ship mock up (marine
emergency duties training)

• Smoke house
• Auto extrication site

it's the best fire training ground in Canada.

• Industrial training pads
• Extinguisher training pad
Serving clients from industry, the fire service, and marine, they

Sometimes meeting customer needs means delivering a course

train over 6,000 students each year. The props include an actual

off-site, at the client's workplace. Many of the courses are trans-

train derailment, a four story burn building, and a tower crane,

portable, and delivering the course at a client's work site often

to name just a few. Courses range from basic extinguisher train -

allows the instructor to customize the training even more.

ing, to confined space rescue, hazardous materials training and
everything in between. All programs delivered by the centre meet
industry standards, whether they be NFPA, WCB, or Transport
Canada regulations or standards.
Customizing existing programs is a huge part of what they
deliver. A client sends their staff to take a program such as the
Rail Tank Car Specialist, and needs to ensure they get enough exposure on chlorine cars. The course is delivered, with a focus on the

Small class sizes are essential to achieve the learning outcomes.

• Propane emergency pad

• Tower crane

THE PROGRAMS:

The training is intensive with lots of hands-on experience and team
interaction. Class sizes range from 12 to 16 students, ensuring
the instructors have ample time to spend with each student.
Experienced instructors are the key to the success of the whole
operation . The centre has a core group of full time, highly skilled
experts. In addition, they rely on a team of industry people
who bring current field expertise to the classroom when required.

specific hazards as requested.
So if you're looking for the best fire safety training in Canada, come

• Atmospheric Momtonng Levels I and II
• Auto Extncat1on Levels I and II
• Career Ftre Fighter
Pre-employment Training
• Confined Space Rescue
Awareness
• Confined Space Entry
and Rescue

to the Jl's Fire & Safety Training Centre.

• Confmed Space Rescue
• Emergency Vehicle Driver
Train mg
• Emergency Vehicle
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• F1fe Department Incident
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Extmgwsher Trainmg
• Hazardous Matenals
Emergency Response
• Awareness Level
• Operations Level
• Technidan Level
•Spill Control

• Heavy Tactical Team
Rescue - Awareness and
Operations Level
The 11 c.ar train derailment was aeated with support from industly.

• Industrial Fife Fighting Awareness, and Levels
I and If

Industrial Fire Fighting is
one of the many programs

• Introduction to the Fife
Service - Part II and Part Ill

offered to clients from

• Live Fire Levels /, II, flt
and IV

industry and the fire service.

• Live Fire Speoal
• Pumps and Pumpmg
• Rat/ Tank Car Specialist
• Refmery Fire Ftghtmg
Levels I and II

The training is intensive, with lots of handson experience and team interaction.

• Shipboard Fire Fighting
for the Land Based Ftre
Fighter
• Strategies and Tactics
• Technical Rope Rescue
• Awareness Level
• Operations level
• Technician Leve!
• Tower Crane Rescue

The 4-story burn building

One of the newest additions
to the training site, a tower
aane, used for tower aane
rescue training.

For information on training
and the training site, contact:
Dan Murphy, Manager,
Fire and Safety Training
Centre (604) 462-1000 or
dmurphy@jibc.bc ca

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I Joining Forces with Canada's Military
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When the Canadian Forces Medical Services School (CFMSS) went
shopping for a training partner, the key word was ''partner".

I "We were looking for an organization

a partner, they wanted an organization

that was interested from an ethical

that would help them design and deliv-

and philosophical point of view in the

er training, and at the same time, work

sharing of learning opportunities for the

with their staff to enhance their expert-

mutual benefit of both organizations,"

ise as trainers so they could assume more

Major Leslie Newell,
Instructor
I says
of the Canadian Forces Medical Services

and more of the training delivery.They

School. Newell is responsible for.the

willing to be mobile, to take their expert-

design, development and delivery of all

ise and deliver it at the Camp Borden

trailling at the school.The CFMSS pro-

military school in Ontario.

II

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Olief

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also wanted an organization that was

medical training for personnel
I vides
worldng in every branch of the Canadian

The JI was one of the organizations

I tals, following a 1991 report by the

Paramedic Academy was known nation-

I Military.The closure of military hospi-

l

Auditor General, took away the school"s

being considered. The institute's
ally and internationally for its training
expertise.

opportunity to provide clinical training
to students. This, coupled with an
increased demand for trained medics
and an ongoing drive to be more effective, led the CFMSS to look outside
the military for training expertise in prehospital care. This was a huge change
for the military school, which had
never before looked outside for train-

"Our relationship with the BC Ambulance

Service was seen as very positive; says
Penny Clarke Richards.on, Director of
Program Delivery for the Academy.
"We work very closely with BCAS,
ensuring that the people we train have

Working in partnership to deliver the pre-hospital

the skills to do the job.The military also

care component of the military medic program.

looked at the work we've been doing
with the Hong Kong Fire Services

ing expertise.

Ambulance Command and the Singapore

The train the trainer model enables the military to
assume more of the training delivery.

The search began inAugust of 1998.The
CFMSS looked across the country at all
of the colleges and institutes delivering

School of Military Medicine. We've

ponent of their military medic training

nership;' says Clarke Richardson "the

worked with them to devdop training

program.

exchange of best practices and the

programs and to train their trainers -

The JI is currently delivering the CMA

this was the type of collaborative rela-

I/EMA I program. The training includes

tionship the Canadian . military was

computer-based independent study

interested in."

on the Web by the students, followed

After eight months of research and

by hands-on workshops and practicums

"I had a really strong belief that this

discussions, the CFMSS had narrowed

·both on-ambulance and in-hospital.

organization was the right fit," says

their search to the JI. .

"In the first course, the entire faculty

"The ]I's work ethic, and philosophical

was ours," says Clarke Richardson,

approach to emergent care was some-

"each time we deliver the program

thing we hadn't found anywhere else;'

more CFMSS staff take over inStruction."

says Newell "as an organization they are

Almost one year into the contract and

interested in learning outcomes."

both parties are pleased with the rela-

In May of 1999 a contract was signed,

tionship.

and the JI began working with the

"This is a significant contract for us

that has developed, and what it brings

CFMSS on the pre-hospital care com-

because of the strength of the part-

to both organizations."

pre-hospital care training. In looking for

learning we've gained by seeing other
perspectives will only strengthen the
work we do with the BC Ambulance
Service."

Newell, "the more I learn about the
organization and the more staff I meet
reinforce that. No relationship where
you're breaking new ground is painless,
but we're both here for the outcome,
so we work through the difficulties of
the process. The real and long term
benefit is the spirit of the partnership

Police Acaden1y continued from page five
• Development and distribu-

The training plan is developed in

is attended by Steve Walt,

The training plan involves bal-

demand for advanced programs

tion of online training

consultation with the training

Director of the Police Academy.

ancing and weighing priorities.

in management and leadership

bulletins and legal rtudies

officers advisory committee ,

The issues discussed by the

Right now there is a tremen-

to enable current officers to

resources.

made up of the training officers

chiefs often result in train ing

dous demand for training for

fill the positions of those who

of the municipal departments.

initiatives.

new police recruits , as many

retire . The tra ining plan aims

• Production of training
videos when required.

The committee meets four times
a year to discuss training issues.

Each year, the Police Academy
develops a training plan and
presents it to the Police Services
Division for review and approval.

Through involvement with the
training officers committee and

Another group that influences the

the Chiefs of Police, the Academy

training plan is the Municipal

ensures that the service it is

Association of Chiefs of Police.

providing is what is needed by

This group meets monthly and

the police forces.

senior officers reach retirement

to meet the needs of the police

age. Recruit training now con-

community within the budget-

sumes more than 60 percent of

ary framework provided by the

the yearly training budget. At the

Ministry. It's a challenge, and

same time , the departure of the

it works .

senior officers increases the

The Management Committee:
Larry Goble
President
Ph 528-5528
lgoble@11kbc;.ca

ABORIGINAL TRAUMATIC STRESS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Comprehensive training in trauma assessment and intervention for professionals
working within First Nations communities or with First Nations clients. Available
on contract for Aboriginal communities and agencies.

the Cou~ Academyj
Ph 528·5986
lkrohn@Jibc be.ca

In January, the Police Academy

began delivering the first course

Contact: Renee Nyberg-Smith (604) 528-5621

Louise Krohn
Vice President
Instruction &
Contract Services
(also responsible for

Reserve
Training Begins
at the JI

of the new ProvincialAuxiliary/

ADVENTUREBASED LEARNING
WITH YOUTH

Reserve Constable training

LIBRARY CATALOGUE
ON THE WEB

program to a group of 30 aspir-

Later this month the JI Library catalogue

Constables. This 12-week pro-

ing Vancouver Police Reserve

will be on the web site, enabling you to do

gram is the new Provincial

The Social Services and Community

an on-line search of the library's resources,

program for these valuable com-

Pat Ross
Vice President
Finance & Co1porate

Safety Division is offering a pilot

and more. Check it out at www.jibc.bc.ca.

munity policing volunteers.

SE'IVICE'!;

Learning for professionals who work

Ph 528·5635
pross@Jibc.bc.ca

with youth.The series is based on the

series of courses in Adventure-Based

principles of programs such as
Outward Bound, and enables professionals to enrich their programs by
Marg Huber
Director
Centre for Conflict
Resolution
Ph 528-5790

mhuber@J1bc.bc.ca

using proven techniques of experiential learning. These courses will
be offered as part of a certificate
program in the fall of 2000.
Contact: Sandra Rice (604) 528-5633

Paul Pershick
Director
Corre<.tlons
and Community
J1Jst1ce D1v1sion
Ph· 528-5533
papershick@i1l>c be ca

NEW ONLINE
COURSES
The Corrections and Community
Justice Division now offers the
following

courses

online

at

FIRE PROGRAMS IFSAC ACCREDITED

Peter Pershick
Dflector
Emergency
ManagP.mt.'nt
Div1S1on
Ph· 528-579

www.jibc.bc.ca

Last fall the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) visited the Fire and

•

Overview of the Youth Justice

Safety Division to review a number of programs. On September 3oth the IFSAC Board

System and the Role of the Youth

granted accreditation to the following programs:

Probation Officer

Fire Fighter Levels I and II

pper!>h1ck@11bc.be c.a

•

Overview of the Criminal Justice

Driver/Operator - Pumper

System and the Role of the Adult

Fire Officer Levels I, II, Ill and IV

Shelley Rivkin
Director
Social Services and
Community Safety
DIVISIOO

Probation Officer
•

Fire Inspector I

Preparing for the Panel Interview

Hazardous Materials - Awareness and Operations Levels
•

Ph 528-5628
snvlc1n@11bc.be c.1

Introduction to Family Justice
Services in BC (Correspondence)

•

Denial and Distortions 100 (Sex
Offender Awareness Program)

John Vokes
Director
Fire and Safety
Div1sjon
f'h: 528-5666
jvokes@jibc.bc ca

Steve Watt
Director
Police Academy
Ph: 528-5769

Fire Service Instructor Levels I and II

(Probation Officer Courses)

THE NETWORK: INTERACTION FOR CONFLICT
RESOLUTION CONFERENCE IN JUNE

In July the division will run its first
distance training version of the Adult

Marg Huber, Director of the Jl's Centre for Conflict Resolution, is chairing a major

Probation Officer Employment

national conference on conflict resolution, scheduled for June 10 - 13 at UBC.

Readiness Programs.

Contact: Marg Huber (604) 528-5613

IN THE WORKS
The Emergency Management Division will soon be offering an Applied Emergency
Management Diploma program. Watch for more details in the next issue of JI Journal.

swatt@11bc.bc.ca

NEW
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
A new certificate in Internet Investigation

POLICE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE APRIL 12-14
Tony Williams
Director
Paramedic Academy
Ph · 528·'5730
twtlhams@Jibc.bc.ca

The Police Academy, together with the BC Police Chiefs (induding the RCMP) , the Ministry
of Attorney General (Police Services Division), and the Police Leadership Forum through
the Canadian Police College, are hosting the annual police leadership conference at the
Pan Pacific Hotel, April 12 -14. The conference is attended by police personnel from

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the Canadian Centre for Information
Technology Security (CCITS). CCITS is a
joint initiative of the Justice Institute of
BC and UBC.
Contact: Laura Stoner (604) 528-5604.

across Canada and the Western United States.

JI Journal:
715 McBnde Boulevard
New Westminster
Ph 525·5422

and Security will be offered in April by

Editor:

Contributors:

Design:

Peggy John

Tracie Mydontek

Sung Van Studios

(604) 528·5527

Irwin DeVries

p1ohn@J1bc.bc.ca

MargHubei
Catherine Dawson