Diploma in Assaulted Women and Children Counsellor/Advocate

George Brown College - St. James Campus

UG Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Ontario

24 Months

Duration

CAD 17,905/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 32,117 +

Int. Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8, Canada

Diploma in Assaulted Women and Children Counsellor/Advocate

Program Overview

The two-year Assaulted Women's and Children's Counsellor/Advocate (AWCCA) (C137) diploma program will provide you with a feminist, anti-racist analysis of the political and counselling issues related to gender-based violence experienced primarily by self-identified women, children, trans and non-binary survivors. It will train you to be an agent for change in the work of community education, political action and law reform and will prepare you to provide anti-oppressive counselling for survivors who have experienced or are experiencing gender-based violence.

Over four semesters, you will study the range of issues that impact and contribute to gender-based violence, such as social justice movements, privilege and oppression, violence in the digital world and more. You will also have the chance to practice your newly learned counselling skills offsite with one of our field placement partners. See 'Your Field Education Options' for details.

Vulnerable Sector Check

Please note that some of our student placement partners require you to have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed before your field placement.

These Vulnerable Sector Checks, which can take up to four months, are done to protect the clientele of these agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.

The fees for the Vulnerable Sector Checks vary and must be paid for by you.

You are responsible for ensuring that the check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).” If you are unable to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check, you may find that your choice of placements is limited.

Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Apply a feminist analysis in all areas of their work in the field of violence against women and children.
  • Provide ongoing supportive counselling.
  • Provide individual advocacy and political advocacy services
  • Facilitate groups for women and children.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of existing services for women.
  • Cope with high stress work demands and develop strategies for personal survival on the job.
  • Develop and deliver prevention programs.
  • Organize fundraising and write applications and proposals for grants.
  • Utilize the media and organize community response to violence against women and children.
  • Become familiar with pertinent legislation and understand the process of formulating social policy.

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Diploma in Assaulted Women and Children ...

 Program Level: Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
 Duration: 8 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 17,833

 Application Fee: CAD 110

English Requirement:
IELTS 6.5 TOEFL 84.0 PTE 60.0 DUOLINGO 115.0 

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