Our Approach | Justice Institute of British Columbia

The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) helps keep communities safe through an active applied research agenda that supports the people, professions, and the training and education practices that are at the core of the mission and mandate of JIBC.

�黨��Ʒdevelops new knowledge in justice and public safety disciplines that informs best practices and public policies, leverages learning technologies and methodologies, supports partners and communities in addressing real-world challenges, and increases public awareness.

Advancing the development of our disciplines and professions

�黨��Ʒworks with our partners and communities to understand their evolving needs and address pressing challenges. By fostering evidence-informed decision-making, we aim to create meaningful and lasting change. Through research, social innovation, and collaboration, we contribute to advancing our fields and strengthening communities of practice. Our work is guided by JIBC’s vision of safer communities and a more just society and we actively explore diverse ways to fund and sustain this important work.

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Support Communities

Identify innovation needs through engagement

Assess Opportunities

Secure resources to initiate project

Focus on Implementation

Deliver project plan

Evaluate Impact

Analyze long term benefits

Reciprocate Knowledge

Disseminate knowledge with communities

JIBC’s SAFER Research Framework

At JIBC, we do research SAFER—ensuring lasting change for the communities we serve. The SAFER Research Framework is designed to meet the evolving needs of our partners in justice and public safety. Through a collaborative process, we engage with communities, drive innovation, implement impactful projects, and share valuable knowledge.