If you’re the kind of person who believes in standing up for others, consider a career in victim services. It is a high-demand area—and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Victim Services Coordination program will open the door to jobs with police, corrections or community-based agencies.

Objectives of the course:
Victim services coordinators provide advocacy, information, assistance and referrals to victims of crime or traumatic events. You’ll be working with diverse groups of people and handling emotionally-charged situations, so good communication skills are important. You also need to work from a place of strength, so you must be living a healthy lifestyle.

Course Key Information:
Duration: 2 months
Faculty/School: Vocational Studies School
Qualification Attained: Vocational Certificate in Victim Services Coordination
Code of the Course: VSS103
Location: Online
Fees: $ 300
Start Date: December 2022

Modules:
The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery in the current academic intake of this course. These may be subject to change in future years as the University regularly revises.

• Case Management : 3 Credits
• Client Services Strategies : 3 Credits
• Community Partnerships : 3 Credits
• Criminal Justice System : 3 Credits
• Personal Wellness and Self-care : 3 Credits
• Response to Traumatic Events : 3 Credits
• Volunteer Coordination : 3 Credits

Requirements:
To be eligible for admission, you must have English Language (Level B+). Previous knowledge of victims, and conditions of conflict areas would be preferred.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Psychological support counselor
Psychological support case supervisor
Facilitator of sessions dealing with cases of persecution and psychological, physical and sexual violence
Coordinator of support services for the oppressed in conflict areas

Enrollment:

If you would like to enroll in the program, please send an email to Dr. David Baier, Dean of Vocational Studies School, vocationalschool@lighthouseacademy.org