Empower Surrey Parent Workshops
Building on success from the 2021-22 school year sessions, the City of Surrey SAFE program will be hosting a spring series of “Empower Surrey Parent Workshops” at eight Surrey School District sites. Spots are limited and registration is required.
In this powerful workshop facilitated by City of Surrey Community Safety Section and supported by the Safe Schools, the Combined Forces Special Unit (CFSEU) BC, and the Surrey Anti-Gang Family Empowerment (SAFE) Program clinical counsellors, attendees will learn about:
- Surrey gangs and what makes them unique
- How to recognize and address risk factors
- Preventative measures, including:
- How to build protective factors into your daily routine
- How to develop and maintain strong connections with your children and youth—one of the most powerful ways to keep kids safe
- How to recognize youth slang that may indicate a potential for risk
- The difficulties Surrey youth face at school and in the community told by youth
- Where to get help if your child/youth is heading down a path towards gang involvement.
New this year: sexual exploitation
Food and refreshments are provided.
To view schools and session dates as well as promotional flyers, please click here
For more information and how to register please click here.
