Student Experience

Victimology Research Centre launch highlighted by CBC, CTV
The launch of Algonquin College’s Victimology Research Centre, a first of its kind in Canada, has been highlighted in stories by CTV Ottawa, CBC’s All in a Day and CFRA this week.

The Victimology Research Centre, which forms part of Algonquin’s Office of Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, works in partnership with non-profit organizations and local, provincial, and federal government stakeholders to study victimization, resilience, and experiences survivors have with the criminal justice system and service providers.

The Centre has also been a valuable resource for Algonquin’s Victimology students, who perform a central role working on its various research projects.

Learn both theory and hands-on skills

Students in Algonquin College’s Victimology program learn from a combination of lectures, independent study, case studies, discussion, guest speakers, and role playing, advancing their skills in communication, assessment and advocacy when working with victims of crime. Students have the opportunity to integrate theory with practice and provide victim services within a community setting during a 4-week, full-time practicum in March.