Program Overview

Family Justice Courses

Overview

The Family Justice courses at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) provide a solid foundation of essential knowledge and skills for individuals interested in becoming a certified private family mediator or family justice counsellor.

Course Details

Course Format

All courses are offered online, with activities, self-tests, discussions, assignments, and typically a final quiz used to make the material relevant and practical to the student. Computer skills are an asset.

Upcoming Family Justice Courses

• FAMJ-1000 Family Justice Services in BC*
• FAMJ-1002 Family Violence: Impact on Separation and Divorce*
• FAMJ-1005 Effects of Separation and Divorce on Adults*
• FAMJ-1006 Effects of Separation and Divorce on Children*
• FAMJ-1008 Mediated Agreements and Related Court Orders
• FAMJ-1009 Child Support Guidelines*
• FAMJ-1021 Writing Children's Needs Assessments
• FAMJ-1023 Shuttle Mediation
• FAMJ-1018 Diversity, Family Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice*
• FAMJ-1019 Substance Use Issues in Family Justice*

Admission Requirements

These courses are open to anyone, with no formal admission requirements. Students must register as a student at JIBC before enrolling in the family justice courses.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fees for each course vary depending on the number of course credits. Check the individual course descriptions for current tuition information.

Careers

• Family Mediator
• Family Justice Counsellor – Dispute Resolution
• Family Justice Counsellor - Report Writer
• Child Support Officer
• Justice Interviewer

FAQs

Q: I work full-time. How much time do these courses take?

A: Each course identifies the approximate amount of study hours required to complete the course. The time allocated is considered adequate for working adults to finish the course. However, a student can complete them in a shorter time period if they wish to do so.

Q: What do I need to apply for a position as a Family Justice Counsellor?

A: If you are interested in applying for a family justice counsellor position (Family Justice Services Division, Ministry of Attorney General), please review the information sheet.