Community and Justice Services

Humber’s Community and Justice Services diploma program will prepare you to help create safe and healthy spaces by applying a social justice, restorative justice, critical theory, inclusive and anti-oppressive lens while learning about the community and institutional sectors of the justice system. 

Our curriculum: 

• combines theory and applied skills and is delivered in dynamic and interactive ways 
• focuses on the development of strong interpersonal, problem-solving, group dynamics and non-violent de-escalation strategies, as well as assessment and intervention abilities 
• gives you the tools to deconstruct oppressive systems and practices 
• teaches you to develop community programs, understand correctional facilities, and engage in transformative change and restorative justice initiatives 
• prepares you for occupations where you will work with people in conflict with the law and other marginalized client groups 
• emphasizes the importance of taking proactive rather than reactive measures to community needs 
• is regularly reviewed by our advisory committee, ensuring the program is always on the cutting edge of developments in the field 

In addition, you will engage in an intensive 400-hour field experience, obtain field-related micro-credentials and participate in program initiatives that will give you the breadth of knowledge and experience needed to meet the demands of entry-level positions in the field of community and justice services. 

Our faculty 

• are diverse, skilled, committed and have direct work experience within community agencies and institutional correctional services at the local and international level 
• bring their strong educational credentials and active research in the field 
• have strong ties to community agencies and initiatives. Combined, they bring expertise in areas such as program management, community development, consulting, international peacekeeping, risk assessments and crisis interventions, case management, mental health education and intervention, counselling, art therapy, youth violence prevention, policy development and advising, agency funding and accountability, probation, corrections and law enforcement 

You will have an opportunity to practise your skills and apply theoretical knowledge during a comprehensive 400-hour field experience with one organization. This field experience is typically unpaid. Students will work in the field two days per week over Semesters 3 and 4 (200 hours each term). Alongside this experience, you will also complete coursework and attend a seminar class. 

With the support of a dedicated field experience co-ordinator, students will use job search skills to find and apply for an interview with organizations to secure their field experience. Once in the field, students will be supported by a seminar instructor who will guide you as you build your confidence and professional reputation. 

Important note: the preparation for your field experience starts one term prior to your placement. To prepare for your field experience, please review Progression Path infographic. In the document, Month One refers to the first month of your pre-field experience term, Month Two refers to your second pre-field experience term, etc. For example, if your field experience term is scheduled for the Winter term, Month One will be the first month of the Fall term, i.e., September.

For detailed information about your work-integrated learning processes see the FSCS Work Integrated Learning Handbook

Have any questions about your future or current field experience? Reach out to your program’s field experience co-ordinator at CJSplacement@humber.ca.

Students in the Community and Justice Services program can gain valuable experience outside the classroom in various international settings.  For more information visit the Global Opportunities at Humber or speak to your program co-ordinator. 

You will contribute towards creating safe and healthy communities. You may be involved in a variety of roles within the field such as: 

• advocacy worker 
• addictions support worker 
• anti-violence worker 
• border officer 
• case worker 
• closed custody support worker 
• community crime prevention worker 
• community justice worker 
• crisis intervention worker 
• housing support worker 
• law enforcement officer 
• mental health support worker 
• open custody youth worker 
• peer support worker 
• provincial or federal adult correctional officer 
• provincial youth service officer 
• residential worker 
• restorative justice worker 
• settlement worker 
• victim services worker 

You will gain the competitive edge that will qualify you for positions in a variety of settings such as: 

• community-based advocacy agencies 
• court settings 
• institutional or community correctional settings 
• law enforcement departments 
• residences for persons in conflict with the law 
• residences for persons who are unhoused 

Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA)

Graduates may apply to become members of the Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA).

Criminal Justice Association of Ontario

Graduates may apply to become members of the Criminal Justice Association of Ontario.

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.