Human Rights and Equity

Students explore a range of matters related to human rights, equity, and social justice in the field of community safety. Using a historical and contemporary lens, students examine how systems of inequality (including racism, colonialism, discrimination, and systemic bias) shape interactions between community safety institutions and the diverse communities they serve. Through critical analyses of sociological, legislative, and professional practices, students develop an understanding of their responsibilities to uphold human rights, engage in ethical decision-making, promote equitable treatment, safeguard justice, and support inclusive workplace environments and communities. Students center the lived experiences of individuals and communities facing systemic barriers to accessing community safety and justice. Students reflect to understand the ways in which their beliefs systems, biases, and behaviour can influence their professional practice

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

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