Gang Prevention

• Vernon, B.C. endorses gun and gang prevention strategy

  "The reason I think this strategy is really important is because it is long-term," said Julia Payson, the executive director of the Vernon Canadian Mental Health Association.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2023
  
• Former gang member, STR8 UP bring transformational programming to Prince Albert

  STR8 UP opened a new office in Prince Albert earlier this spring with a goal of making closer connections with people in correctional institutions.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2020
  
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• Around 4,000 local gang members, associates in city: Winnipeg police

  The City of Winnipeg is aiming to curb gang violence by helping young people stay out of the lifestyle.

  Crime

  Nov 6, 2019
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• More needs to be done to keep Surrey gangs from recruiting pre-teens: city councillor

  Kids as young as 11 are now being recruited by gangs in Surrey, according to a city councillor.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2018
• Province locks-in $500,000 annual funding for Surrey gang prevention program

  The province boosted funding to the program this summer, and is now pledging $500,000 annually to help keep kids out of gangs.

  Oct 12, 2017
• Federal government commits $5.2 million to youth gang prevention in Edmonton

  In hopes of keeping at-risk youth from transitioning into a life of crime, the federal government has committed $5.2 million to a new gang prevention program in Edmonton.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2014