If you're fascinated with law and crime and want to help at-risk people and communities, the Community and Justice Services program is for you. Facilitated by the School of Community and Health Studies, Community and Justice Services courses will help you to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills to work in diverse settings that address youth and adult populations that are at risk, currently incarcerated involved with the criminal justice system, or involved in rehabilitation programs.

The two-year Community and Justice Services Ontario College Diploma program emphasizes alternatives to policing and prisons and teaches students skills to work with people and communities to address issues such as criminalization, poverty, affordable housing scarcity, food insecurity, and immigration.

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management, and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating, and/or delivering of person-centered services to individuals, groups, and communities.

Community support workers (CSWs) play a vital role in providing both practical assistance and emotional support to individuals facing diverse challenges and in need of guidance. Their responsibilities extend to offering counseling services, establishing connections between clients and available community resources, and actively participating in efforts to remove vulnerable individuals from unsafe situations.