Field Placement

https://www.bgcottawa.org/

The Boys and Girls Club is a front-line agency, which operates a number of Clubs that provide social, educational, life skill and recreational programming to youth based on an early intervention philosophy. Students may have opportunities to take part in existing programs or implement their own activities directed at the life-skill needs of the Club’s members. Modelling of pro-social behaviour through supervision of activities reflects the Club’s commitment to preventive guidance and social, economic, and cultural sensitivity.

https://www.cacp.ca/canadian-centre-for-justice-statistics.html

The mandate of the Policing Services Program is to collect, process, analyze and disseminate police-reported crime statistics and the administration of policing in Canada.  The Program currently maintains the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, the Homicide Survey, and the Police Administration Survey. Statistics Canada’s Survey of Residential Facilities for Victims of Abuse (Transition Home Survey) is also housed in this Program. Assist with the production, verification and quality review of data reported by police services to the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, the Homicide Survey, the Police Administration Survey and/or the Survey of Residential Facilities for Victims of Abuse.

https://cosa-ottawa.ca/

Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a community-based initiative operating on restorative justice principles. CoSA assists individuals who have served a prison sentence for a sexual offence(s) in their effort to re-enter society. These individuals, who are referred to as Core Members, participate in the program voluntarily and are not mandated by the judicial system. CoSA-Ottawa is one of currently 18 Canadian cities operating CoSA programs, representing approximately 150 to 200 circles and 500 volunteers. The Core Member and three to five trained and screened community volunteers comprise the Circle. They meet as a group and individually on a regular basis to:

▪ Support the Core Member’s community integration by facilitating his practical needs (i.e. access to medical services, social assistance, seeking employment/affordable housing, etc.) and by providing a consistent network of emotional support;

▪ Develop constructive and pro-social strategies and solutions to everyday problems and concerns;

▪ Challenge the Core Member’s behaviours and attitudes that may be associated with his offending cycle.

▪ Celebrate successes.

https://www.crimepreventionottawa.ca/

Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) is dedicated to “crime reduction and enhanced community safety in Ottawa through collaborative, evidence-based crime prevention”. It brings together City Government, Police Services, School Boards, Child Protection, the United Way as well as community, business, and academic partners. The student would be involved in a range of research and administrative projects focused on supporting the work of Crime Prevention Ottawa projects such as the Ottawa Youth Gang Prevention Initiative. Crime Prevention Ottawa focuses on bringing a strategic and research-based approach to its work, which includes a range of activities to support the community.

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/

The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for providing a fair and accessible justice system which reflects the needs of the diverse communities it serves across government and the province. It strives to manage the justice system in an equitable, affordable, and accessible way throughout the province. Student may get experience in a number of areas including trials, judicial pre-trials, attending a number of different courts. Placement is mostly observational but could have more involvement in reviewing and organizing cases and trial preparation, but that may depend on the Crown and/or the student.

https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/index.html

The Research and Statistics Division of Department of Justice produces and communicates high-quality empirical research and statistical analysis for the Department, using social science methods, as an integral part of the evidence-based policy process. The Division undertakes research that focuses on a wide variety of justice-related issues, for example Indigenous issues, criminal justice issues, criminal procedure reform, Criminal Code reform, drug addictions, family violence, governance, human rights and privacy, international research, legal aid, mental health, northern justice issues, organized crime, public opinion research, race and diversity, sentencing, terrorism and security, victims, and youth justice. The Research and Statistics Division is staffed by social science researchers drawn from a broad range of disciplines including anthropology, criminology, psychology, education, urban geography, law, political science, social work, sociology, and statistics. Qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as case law research, are used to answer questions of policy and programming relevance.

https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/

The Centre operates a 24-hour telephone service providing crisis intervention, suicide prevention and support services to people dealing with a broad range of issues, which include suicide, sexual and physical abuse, addictions, physical and mental illness, and/or interpersonal problems. After the completion of an intensive 60-hour training, our students will staff our Mental Health Crisis Line and our Distress Line. Training topics will include communication skills, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and current social issues.

https://ottawa.ca/en

Emergency and Protective Services Department is comprised of Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, By-law and Regulatory Services, Security and Emergency Management, Public Policy Development and Business Support Services. Public Policy Development Branch is responsible for establishing public policy and drafting corresponding by-laws related to regulatory areas within the City’s purview, including matters relating to public safety, nuisance control, and consumer protection, among others. Public Policy Development Branch also provides strategic, policy, and regulatory advice to Departmental leads and members of Council and makes recommendations on the development and amendment of relevant by-laws and policies. The Community Safety and Well-Being unit is responsible, on behalf of Council, for developing the legislatively required Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. To develop the Plan, municipalities must work collaboratively to address priority risk factors with the goal of achieving sustainable communities where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, opportunities to participate, and where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression.

https://johnhoward.on.ca/ottawa/

At the John Howard Society of Ottawa (JHS), students have the opportunity to work with clients who have been criminalized and experience higher rates of problematic psychoactive substance use, mental health issues and high-risk behaviours. They provide one-on-one skills training involving goal setting, prioritizing needs, establishing a rapport and open communication with clients, addressing barriers, helping clients navigate social services, as well as understand risk, need, and responsivity factors of this population. Students also have the opportunity to plan, prepare for and facilitate group workshops for clients. These workshops include life skills, such as self-advocacy, self-management & self-direction, effective communication, interpersonal skills, emotions management, problem-solving, attitudes, cultural awareness, and pro-social recreational activities.

https://www.nji-inm.ca/?langSwitch=en

Based in Ottawa, the National Judicial Institute (NJI) is an independent, judge-led organization that provides dynamic and relevant educational programs and resources to Canada’s 2,500-strong judiciary. An acknowledged world leader in the design and delivery of judicial education, NJI also shares its judicial training expertise abroad. The NJI is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continuing professional education of the judiciary. This placement will provide the student with an exciting opportunity to learn about the judicial role and to gain a general understanding of the law and current legal issues. The student may have an opportunity to attend certain segments of one of the Institute’s programs. Duties may include the following: conducting basic legal research, assisting with the reference library and other materials; work with the electronic benchbooks and the judicial library; assisting with information requests and providing support to international delegations.

https://www.oci-bec.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx

The Correctional Investigator is mandated by Part III of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act as an Ombudsman for federal offenders. The mandate of the Office of the Correctional Investigator (OCI) is to conduct investigations into the problems of offenders related to decisions, recommendations, acts or omissions of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) that negatively affect offenders either individually or as a group. The Office also has a responsibility to review and make recommendations on the Correctional Service’s policies and procedures associated with the areas of individual complaints to ensure that systemic areas of concern are identified and appropriately addressed. The OCI is independent from CSC and can make any recommendation seen as appropriate to solve a complaint. It receives more than 7,000 complaints a year from offenders.

https://www.och-lco.ca/

OCH provides approximately 15,000 homes to about 32,000 tenants, including seniors, parents, children, couples, singles, and persons with special needs, within many communities across the City of Ottawa. OCH houses a diverse population of varying languages, ethnicity, and cultures. OCH is the largest social housing provider in Ottawa, managing two-thirds of the City’s social housing portfolio, and is the second largest in Ontario.

Many law offices specializing in criminal defence or family law offer placement opportunities for ICCJ students.