Programs & Courses


Introduction to Family Justice Services in BC - CORR606

Corrections & Community Justice Division


Delivery Method: Online (Blackboard)
Hours: 21
Credits: 1.5
Course Prerequisites:
    none

This introductory correspondence course is for mediators and those working in the helping progessions. This course is designed for those who wish to gain information and an overview on the various components of the Family Justice System. Participants will learn how the courts define Legal terms such as custody, access, guardianship, and support (but not property division). It explains how the family justice system works and the need to consider issues such as relationship violence. This course is a preparatory course for those seeking a career as a family justice counsellor.

Students have six weeks to complete this course. If they do not complete within this time frame they may apply for an extension by contacting the course coordinator before the time is up.

CCJD will email instructions and send course materials after the registration deadline and before class start date.

Students must meet hardware and software requirements (www.jibc.ca/programs-courses/elearning/computer-requirements) prior to starting the course. If you do not have all the requirements and you still choose to take an online course, please be aware that performance may suffer noticeably, and the JIBC cannot be held responsible.

Transfers or withdrawals from this course require 14 days notice and are subject to a $50 administrative fee.


Course Description

This introductory online course is for mediators and those working in the helping professions. This course is designed for those who wish to gain information and an overview on the various components of the family justice system.

Participants will learn how the courts define legal terms such a custody, access, guardianship, and support. The course explains how the family justice system works and the need to consider issues such as relationship violence. It is a preparatory course for those seeking a career as a family justice counsellor.

Please note that the course will not deal with the division of property or making a formal agreement.

The course will require approximately 21 hours of study time to be completed within a six week period.

Registration Deadline
Registration deadline is two weeks before class start date.

Computer Requirements
Students must meet hardware and software requirements prior to starting the course. If you do not have all the requirements and you still choose to take an online course, please be aware that performance may suffer noticeably, and the JIBC cannot be held responsible.

Course Dates

To register for the course, click on a date below, then Add to Cart. Note that additional fees and taxes may apply in addition to listed tuition price. Tuition listed below is for Canadian students and permanent residents; International students should contact the Registration Office to obtain international tuition prices.

Please note: as of April 1, tuition and mandatory fees for most JIBC courses and programs increase by 2% as permitted by the Province of BC Tuition Limit Policy. For more information about tuition and fee increases, contact the applicable program area or the Registration Office.

Available Jul 16 2012 - Aug 27 2012 Online $507.96
Available Sep 3 2012 - Oct 15 2012 Online $507.96
Available Nov 5 2012 - Dec 17 2012 Online $507.96