Community Advisor Certificate

Direct Your Life has developed a professional development certificate that provides Community Advisors with the tools to engage better with individuals with criminal records re-entering society.
Community Advisors will be equipped with:
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Knowledge of re-entry journey pain points, and critical points leading to recidivism
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Understanding the experiences and pain points of people with criminal records
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Common list of strategies (goals, activities, resources) to overcome challenges (support mentee goal setting, and guide coaching tactics)
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Sensitivity to contemporary cultural experiences and pop culture of Black Youth
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Skills for relationship building
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Strategies to motivate and inspire mentees
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Resources, tools and instructions to begin mentoring
The Curriculum
Module 1 - Understanding Community Advisor Role and Process Boundaries
Module 2 - Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
Module 3 - Youth Criminal Justice Act, Canada Criminal Justice Act, Correctional Service Canada and Ministry of Community Correctional Services
Module 4 - Lived Experience Panel
Module 5 - Creating Empowering Relationships
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