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Indigenous Policing: Sexual Abuse and Missing Persons

Course number : IPMC-107-D    Class Section Number : D02
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ClassGraphic Course Description:
In this course you will explore the incidence and circumstances surrounding sexual abuse in Indigenous communities. You'll learn why victims are often reluctant to report abuse and access services, and why this presents a challenge to your investigations. You'll receive some guidance in terms of responding to victims non-judgmentally and empathically. In addition, the police and community response to missing persons are explored. Finally, community resources including Victim Service Units are described.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Respond to victims of sexual abuse and survivors of missing persons with compassion and empathy
  • Engage the principles of trauma-informed care with respect to Indigenous victims and others you encounter during investigations of sexual abuse
  • Apply your knowledge of the factors affecting Indigenous victims of sexual abuse and families of missing persons during your investigations
  • Enlist the support of Victim Service Units and other services as is appropriate for your investigation
For inquiries email infojustice@lethbridgecollege.ca
 

Developed in partnership with the Blood Tribe Police Service.

 

Class Details

0 Session(s)

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
MultipleInstructor :
1.Jami Albright-Tolman2.Gary Barron3.Ibrahim Turay4.Bryan Mucha 

Start Date:upon registration

Tuition 

$75.00

Registration Closes On
Sunday, June 30, 2024 @ 12:00 AM


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
N/A - Online Bryan Mucha  ; Ibrahim Turay  ; Gary Barron  ; Jami Albright-Tolman  Online