Department of Justice Studies
The Department of Justice Studies is home to two distinct undergraduate programs: the Bachelor of Human Justice, and the Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies. These innovative programs prepare students for a wide variety of careers in the justice field.
Justice Studies' courses draw upon various academic disciplines such as anthropology, criminology, economics, geography, history, law, psychology, religious studies, and sociology integrating criminal, restorative and legal justice, and importantly social justice and human rights.
Justice Studies students have the opportunity to prepare for justice careers as pre-service professionals applying their knowledge, skills and attitudes at community, provincial, national and international levels with police services, restorative justice programs, correctional facilities, probation and parole services, human rights organizations, social services, and advocacy organizations with government and community-based organizations. This aspect of our programs emphasizes the value of integrating theory in practice and through learning by doing.
Human Justice students complete two practicum placements in justice organizations where they gain valuable professional knowledge, skills and attitudes that will afford them a solid foundation in their chosen justice careers.
During the final year of the Police Studies program, Professional Track students seek competitive admission to become a police officer and complete a one-year program of police college and on-the-job training, while Academic Track students complete additional university courses and a police-oriented practicum experiential learning placement.
UR Restorative Justice Club
Per their mission statement, the UR Restorative Justice Club "aims to promote the principles and values of Restorative Justice through processes, including dialogue, campaigns, circles, conferences, education, outreach, and research with academics, community members, practitioners, post-secondary volunteers, and skilled facilitators."
Future events can be found via their Instagram page.
Contact Us
Department of Justice Studies
University of Regina
Classroom Building, CL 343
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Administrative Assistant
Corie Smith
Phone: 306-585-4779
Department Head
Associate Department Head
Practicum Coordinator
Announcements and Events
Saskatchewan Corrections Job Opportunities
Saskatchewan Corrections is looking for new employees to join our team and contribute to a safer province!
We are accepting applications for the following permanent, part-time positions in custody facilities across Saskatchewan until November 11, 2024.
To learn more about the role of the Custody Service Employee, the application process, and the paid 11- week Induction Training Program visit our website https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/working-in-corrections or email workingincorrections@gov.sk.ca.
Canada Border Services Agency - Info Session
The Department of Justice Studies is pleased to invite JS students and faculty to the following informal gathering.
Date: Thursday November 14 2024
Time: 1430-1530 Location: College West 113
Guest: Aaron McCrorie
Vice‑President, Intelligence and Enforcement, Canada Border Services Agency
MA Political Science, University of Regina
Aaron McCrorie will be visiting the University of Regina on Thursday November 14 to discuss the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) mandate – which includes combatting contraband smuggling (e.g. illegal guns and drugs), criminal investigations (e.g. immigration fraud and gun smuggling), enforcing Canada’s immigration laws and security screening.
Bio:
Aaron McCrorie is the Vice President of Intelligence and Enforcement at the CBSA. His mandate is focussed on addressing border related threats to protect Canada's economy, national security, public safety and the integrity of Canada’s immigration system. Aaron has over 25 years of experience working in the federal government in the worlds of border and transportation safety and security. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Regina – both in Political Science.
This is an outreach opportunity for the Canada Border Services Agency to meet with JS students and faculty, and to share perspectives and opportunities. It is also an opportunity to meet a distinguished UofR alumnus and learn more on the diversity of career paths available to students.
Justice Studies Research Presentation November 20
The Department of Justice Studies is pleased to invite members of the University of Regina community to the following lecture.
Date: Wednesday November 20 2024
Time: 1430-1545
Location: La Cite – CT 215
Speaker: Ms Ashley Major
Lecture: Findings from EVA Canada's National Survey of Sexual Violence Support Organizations: Barriers, Gaps, and Opportunities in the Sexual Violence Sector
Sexual violence is a gendered crime and public health crisis. The negative outcomes associated with sexual violence are significant and well-documented, with consequences reaching beyond individual survivors to families, communities, and society more broadly. Important work to address and prevent sexual violence is being completed by organizations across Canada. This presentation will outline key findings from EVA CANADA’s National Survey of Sexual Violence Organizations and Services in Canada (2023). The first national survey of its kind, this project sought to gather comprehensive national data on sexual violence organizations, the services and broader contributions they provide to survivors, and gaps in sexual violence prevention and response efforts. Funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada, this project enabled data collection on a range of key issues, including impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; types and accessibility of sexual violence services; strengths and challenges experienced by the sexual violence sector at organizational, regional, and national levels; and information about funding, finances, human resources, and governance. Join this research presentation to explore these findings and discuss potential future actions to address sexual violence.
Bio:
Ashley Major (she/her) is a lawyer and researcher specialising in human rights, gender equality, and sexual and gender-based violence advocacy. Based in Toronto, Ashley currently works at Calibrate Solutions, a consulting firm dedicated to transformation in justice and gender equity systems around the world. Ashley holds an Advanced Master of Laws in International Criminal Law from the University of Leiden, the Netherlands; a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto; and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Justice from the University of Regina. Ashley previously worked as a Research Associate lawyer at the International Human Rights Program, University of Toronto Faculty of Law and as a domestic violence counselor at the Regina Transition House. Passionate about women’s rights, Ashley has completed research and advocacy work for several prominent human rights organisations over her career, including UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, the OECD, and EVA Canada.
This research presentation is being held as part of faculty recruitment in the Department of Justice Studies. Faculty, students and staff are invited and welcome to attend.
FAQ: Prospective Students - Human Justice
Students will acquire skills in analytical and critical thinking and human service practices complementing their general university studies and the liberal arts.
The Introductory and Advanced Practica are features of the BHJ program; students earning academic credit acquiring professional experience. Courses in the BHJ program are offered by faculty and practicing professionals.
The BHJ program prepares students for post-graduate work in fields such as law, criminology, justice studies, social justice, and human rights.
FAQ: Prospective Students - Police Studies
The BA in Police Studies has been recognized as the “best” in formal agreements signed by the Saskatchewan Police Commission, the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers – the whole policing community in Saskatchewan. It has also been recognized formally by other organizations, such as the RCMP/GRC and the Edmonton Police Service.
The degree was developed by the University of Regina in partnership with the Saskatchewan Police Commission, the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers, and was specifically designed to meet the needs of modern police services. An Advisory Board that includes members from all those groups oversees the Program at all times, which guarantees that it will always be up to date, and offer the best education available.