What Guides Us
We are guided by a set of values, which lead our actions and decisions, as well as our vision, mission and mandate which defines what we aim to achieve in the community.
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We are guided by a set of values, which lead our actions and decisions, as well as our vision, mission and mandate which defines what we aim to achieve in the community.
Safer communities and a more just society.
Developing dynamic justice and public safety professionals through exceptional applied education, training, and research.
Unique among post-secondary institutions in Canada, the Justice Institute of British Columbia offers specialized, applied education, training and research in conjunction with our community partners in the fields of justice and public safety.
We are passionate in delivering educational experiences that foster a more just society and make a difference to our learners and to the communities in which we serve.
We uphold the principles of respect, honesty, and fairness as we build relationships grounded in trust and accountability.
We commit to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and we are inspired by the inherent strengths of our collective differences.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ is a commitment to understanding the historical, social, and economic conditions of Indigenous populations. With this understanding, we work to foster respect and understanding of the cultures, traditions, languages and protocols of Indigenous Peoples in the learning environment.