Justice Studies Capstone/Research Project
Timeline
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January 3, 2024Experience start
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April 19, 2024Experience end
Categories
Workplace culture Volunteer organizing Community engagement Law and policy Social justiceSkills
research reports conflict resolution critical thinking communication mentorship research writingDetails: Does your organization have a systemic or organizational need?
Under supervision of a faculty member with industry experience, the Justice Studies student will present a viable, evidence-based practical response to your need. Students are in class for 45 hours with their instructors and work inside and outside of class on the project between January and April, 2023. The students will develop their project with mentorship provided by a Bow Valley College instructor. This is an unpaid experiential learning opportunity.
Learner skills: research, report writing, communication and critical thinking skills, conflict resolution, crisis de-escalation
The students will work in small groups to conduct research, complete project work and present their solutions and/or recommendations to their host organization
Project timeline
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January 3, 2024Experience start
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April 19, 2024Experience end
Project Examples
- Researching, recommending and/or problem-solving solutions to assist the homeless or vulnerable population.
- Supporting initiatives in poverty reduction, the opioid crisis, over representation of Indigenous peoples in the employment, high rates of domestic violence in Alberta, unethical behavior in the justice field
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course
Timeline
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January 3, 2024Experience start
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April 19, 2024Experience end