Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) Foundations Curriculum

The Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) Foundations Curriculum is intended for those currently working or volunteering in the justice, public safety, and anti-violence community sectors (police, corrections, Crown, lawyers, and victim services and anti-violence programs) who wish to increase their knowledge, confidence, and skills to support victims/survivors of trauma through the justice system.

Courses are FREE for JPSAV sectors identified above.

The cross-sector TIP Foundations Curriculum is comprised of two components:

1. Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) Foundations Online Course for Justice, Public Safety and Anti-Violence Community Sectors in British Columbia (online TIP Foundations course) - self-directed, continuous intake course.
2. Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) Foundations Facilitated Course for Justice, Public Safety and Anti-Violence Community Sectors in British Columbia (TIP Foundations Facilitated Course) - one-day, facilitated course available in both an in-person and virtual format.

By the end of these courses, you will be able to:

• Recognize and understand trauma and its effects on victims/survivors and witnesses and have a clear understanding of how violence and abuse may shape victim/survivor responses;
• Assess your own practices and processes with a trauma-informed lens; and
• Incorporate trauma-informed learnings to reduce potential re-traumatization experienced by victims/survivors and witnesses participating in the justice system.

The TIP Foundations Online course consists of six cross-sector modules and one sector-specific module. The six cross-sector modules will cover the “Four Core Principles of TIP” which forms the basis of a “trauma lens” to help guide trauma-informed practices and procedures and introduce the “Intersectionality Wheel” as a tool for discussing the root causes of trauma, the diverse responses victims/survivors have to trauma, and what helps them move towards recovery and healing. During the course, participants will also hear from five victims/survivors about their personal experience with trauma and their interactions with the justice system. These real-life examples will help to illustrate and explain TIP principles and demonstrate to JPSAV personnel how to integrate knowledge about trauma into their own work. 

Following these six cross-sector modules, learners will complete one sector-specific module that applies the earlier cross-sector learning to the specific context in which the learner works. Learners will also have the option to access the sector-specific modules from sectors other than their own if they so choose.

The TIP Foundations Facilitated course provides an opportunity to dig deeper into the foundational material from the online learning modules and further develop knowledge, confidence, and skills in working in a “trauma-informed way.” The focus is on integrating and applying knowledge about TIP in practical ways (rather than introducing new knowledge).

TIP Foundations Online:

The course is comprised of 6 cross-sector modules and one sector-specific module:

Module 1:  What is Trauma-Informed Practice? 
Module 2:  Getting Started with Trauma-Informed Practice 
Module 3:  Trauma and Diversity
Module 4:  Trauma and the Brain
Module 5:  Preventing and Reducing Re-traumatization
Module 6:  Vicarious Trauma
Module 7:  Sector-specific

The TIP Foundations Online course is designed to be completed at your own pace. Each of the seven modules is comprised of information to read, learning activities such as “Knowledge Check” questions or “Reflection” questions, videos, resources and multimedia interactions. Some suggested closing activities are provided at the end of each module to help consolidate your learning.

It is anticipated that it will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete all of the content and learning activities for each of the seven modules. It is recommended that you complete the course within eight to ten weeks of beginning it (i.e., complete at least one hour per week).

Your progress through the course will be saved so you can leave and return to the course as many times as you need. The course has been optimized to be completed on desktop computers and laptops as well as on mobile devices and tablets. Please note that the following internet browsers are recommended: Firefox, Chrome or Safari.

TIP Foundations Facilitated Course:

You may register for the cross-sector one-day TIP Foundations Facilitated course at any time, however, completion of the TIP Foundations Online course is required prior to attending.  Please ensure you provide yourself enough time to complete the online course prior to your selected in-person course.

The TIP Foundations Facilitated course is one-day (8:30 am to 4:00 pm) in duration and is available in both an in-person and virtual format. The focus of the course is to support practice change by reinforcing the online course content through facilitated discussions and small group scenarios. TIP does not require you to be experts in trauma, but rather to consider changes to your way of working.

The day is divided into two main sections:

1. Reinforcement of key TIP concepts
2. Integration and application of concepts within JPSAV scenarios

In-Person sessions will be held at JIBC's New Westminster and Vancouver Island campuses. Completion of the TIP Foundations Online course is required prior to participation in the TIP Foundations Facilitated course. The course is facilitated by JIBC faculty who are experts in trauma-informed practice and it is delivered in a cross-sector format to allow for increased coordination and collaboration across justice, public safety and anti-violence community sectors. 

Virtual sessions are offered through use of Blackboard Collaborate, a simple, web conferencing tool designed for use in online teaching, instructors will be able to create a virtual classroom to share presentation material and communicate with learners via synchronous audio, video and chat tools. The technology allows for interaction among participants and with instructors in real-time. This means that cross-sector collaboration can continue to be facilitated with members of justice, public safety and anti-violence sectors across the Province regardless of location.

Technical Requirements for Participating in the Virtual Course:

Prior to registering for a Virtual course, please ensure you meet the following technical requirements:

• installed an updated version of Chrome or Firefox, and have used the BB system check link to ensure their computer system is properly configured for JIBC web courses. The link verifies browser version, settings, and display settings on your computer. Click here for more on BB Browser Support. If you need additional information about BB, click here for JIBC BB Help.

• have a camera and a microphone to access the course video tool called Collaborate. Instructions to access Collaborate are provided within the course. Participants will go through a short built-in tutorial. (For an improved learning experience, we recommend using a headset with a mic, rather than a the computer speakers and internal mic.)

The online and facilitated TIP Foundations courses are free of charge for those currently working or volunteering directly with the public/victims (generally on the frontlines) of the JPSAV sectors ( police, corrections, Crown, lawyers, and victim services and anti-violence programs).

Note: Learners from the Crown and Lawyers sectors are eligible to claim CPD credits for both the online and in-person TIP Foundations courses. To do so, please search the following course titles in the "Member Portal" of the Law Society website: Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) Foundations ONLINE e-course for Justice, Public Safety, and Anti-Violence Community Sectors in BC and Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) Foundations IN PERSON Course for Justice, Public Safety and Anti-Violence Community Sectors in BC. When claiming for the IN PERSON (facilitated) course, be sure to select the entry marked January 1 - December 31, 2020. Where applicable, please ensure supervisory approval is obtained before registering for these courses.

To Register for the TIP Foundations Online Course:

You may register into the TIP Foundations Online course at any time. The registration will be facilitated through the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN). To register click on the following link to complete and submit CPKN's online application form: www.cpkn.ca/en/tip-jpsav.

Note: Completion of the online TIP Foundations course is required prior to attending the facilitated TIP Foundations course.

To Register for the One-Day TIP Foundations Facilitated Course:

In order to support cross-sector representation, each class will have a designated number of seats for each sector. In-person session will be limited to 20 seats (four for each sector) at the New Westminster Campus, 15 seats (three for each sector) at the Vancouver Island Campus, and virtual sessions will be limited to 25 seats (five for each sector). If your selected date is full for your sector, please check alternative dates. Note: where there are available seats designated to a specific sector three weeks prior to the start date of the course, those seats will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis to any JPSAV member.

 To register: 

1. Go to the "SCHEDULE OF FACILITATED TIP FOUNDATIONS COURSES" tab below.

2. From the list of scheduled offerings, select a date of training with your preferred format (in-person or virtual) and location.

3. Click on your sector-specific course code located in the Registration column, and complete your online registration form. If you are a returning JIBC learner, please ensure your contact information (email & phone number) is up to date.

How to identify location and Sector-Specific codes:

Enhance your learning experience by registering for the one-day facilitated course as soon as possible. This course is now available in both in-person and virtual formats.

PRE-REQUISITE ALERT: You must complete the TIP Foundations Online course offered through CPKN before attending your scheduled class. To register for the TIP Foundations Online course, please complete and submit CPKN's online application form: www.cpkn.ca/en/tip-jpsav.

For the facilitated course, please:

• register early as classes with low enrolment will be canceled 1-2 weeks before the scheduled date; and
• obtain supervisory approval before registering, if applicable

TIP Foundations Facilitated One-Day Course Available in both In-Person & Virtual Formats.

Please note:

• Completion of the 7 module TIP Foundations Online course (through CPKN) is required prior to attending the one-day TIP Foundations Facilitated course.
• All classes run from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.
• Dates and locations (in-person and virtual) will be added as they become available for registration. Courses may be subject to cancellation up to two weeks prior due to low enrollment. We recommend you register early to avoid disappointment.   
• If your sector is full for your chosen date/location, we suggest you check back three weeks prior to the start date. Where there are available seats designated to a specific sector three weeks prior to the start, any JPSAV member may self-register into any available seat on a first-come, first-served basis. Should you require registration assistance please email tip-jpsav@jibc.ca.  
• Prior to registering for a virtual course, ensure you meet the technical requirements listed under "HOW THE CURRICULUM IS OFFERED" tab above.

It is important for everyone to understand that choosing to participate in any face-to-face activity (at school, work, or socially) requires you to consider the risk to your own social circle and to also accept a responsibility to others on our campuses.  While attending in person training sessions, we ask that all participants assume responsibility for supporting the health and safety of themselves and others.

Participant Responsibilities:

• Please do not attend class if you are not well. 
• JIBC is a mask supportive environment. This means masks are optional and encouraged in indoor spaces, but not required. This change is based on the protections we now have with current high vaccination rates, and the fact that effective treatments are now available. 

JIBC remains committed to ensuring the safety of students, staff and faculty, and follow the recommendations and guidelines set out by our Provincial Health Officer. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email tip-jpsav@jibc.ca.

Through the TIP webinar series you will learn more about the various applications of TIP. Hear from subject matter experts in your sector as they share their experiences on how they successfully implemented TIP, and how you can apply it in your work.

TIP webinars are free of charge to all members of the JPSAV sectors. See below for upcoming and recorded webinars.

Webinars:

The following webinars are now available to all learners who have registered for the online course. To access the recordings, simply log in to CPKN as you would access the online course. Links to the recordings are located on your main “Personal Desktop” page. 

• Webinar #1: TIP in Practice: A cross-sector panel discussion and sharing of ideas on practical applications of TIP
• Webinar #2: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Persons with Mental Health & Substance Use Issues
• Webinar #3: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Persons with Disabilities
• Webinar #4: A Panel Discussion on Vicarious Trauma in the Justice, Public Safety and Anti-Violence Sectors
• Webinar #5: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Immigrant and Refugee Victims/Survivors 
• Webinar #6: Widening the Frame: Towards Indigenous Cultural Safety and Decolonial Trauma-Informed Practice
• Webinar #7: Trauma-Informed Practice for Victims of Sexual Assault

For general course information:

Centre for Counselling & Community Safety
Phone: 604.528.5608
Email: tip-jpsav@jibc.ca

For TIP Foundations Online course registration information & support:

Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN)
Phone: 1-866-357-CPKN
Email:   support@cpkn.ca

For TIP Foundations Facilitated course registration information & support (Course Code COUN-1040):

JIBC Centre for Counselling & Community Safety
Phone:   604.528.5608
Email:  tip-jpsav@jibc.ca