Upcoming education session being offered at Hollywood Road Education Centre
Parents in Kelowna are encouraged to attend upcoming education sessions in their communities as part of B.C.'s school-based gang prevention initiative.
"These sessions are focused on raising awareness of local risks and giving parents the tools and supports they need to keep their children out of gang life," said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. "Training opportunities like these can help parents ensure their kids get the support they need earlier, so they can continue to work together toward positive futures."
The upcoming parent education session in Kelowna will be offered April 2, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hollywood Road Education Centre, Room 1. The centre is located at 1040 Hollywood Rd. South, Kelowna. No registration is required.
"Prevention and intervention involves everyone, and parents can play an important role in keeping young people out of gangs," said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. "Sessions like this can dispel myths and help parents recognize the signs of at-risk behaviours, so they can help keep their kids on a positive path."
The gang prevention program provides education and training opportunities for students, parents, educators, law enforcement officials and representatives of community-based organizations. The Province is investing $4.93 million over the next three years to provide gang prevention and awareness training programs in 16 communities throughout British Columbia. This builds on an initial $1.12-million investment that has had more than 8,000 students, parents, educators and community partners participate in 110 training and education sessions.
Parents will leave these sessions with a greater understanding of what they can do to prevent their child from getting involved in gang activity.
