Gangs, Guns, and Radicalization Symposium

Current trends and best practice in prevention, intervention, and enforcement

February 12-13, 2026 | Virtual Symposium

Get the latest information on the current gang landscape at SST’s annual conference, now expanded with critical insights to disrupt the growing pathways to radicalization.

Safer Schools Together’s 18th Annual Symposium is back! Join internationally renowned experts as we share timely information, actionable insights, and proven strategies that will define the future of school safety and threat assessment.

From February 12-13, 2026, experience two days of evidence-based insights, meaningful connections, and current best practice that shape safer, connected communities. The Gangs, Guns, and Radicalization Symposium is key to a safer tomorrow.

For a limited time, receive a complimentary DTA®: CLEAR or Radicalization and Extremism module when you register!

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What to Expect at Gangs, Guns, & Radicalization

Gain Expert Insights from International Speakers

Join us for two days featuring internationally renowned speakers who will share the current best practice in prevention, intervention, and enforcement. Navigate the modern safety landscape in the early identification and assessment of individuals on the pathway to violence to address worrisome online behavior and trends amongst our youth.

Connect with Experts and Peers

A unified approach is essential for safer communities—and community-focused strategies for gang-associated behaviors are integral. The symposium provides the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, build a community with leading experts, and share successes. Leave equipped and ready to lead positive change across your community.

Enter for a Chance to Win

Beyond the valuable resources and knowledge you will gain, you can participate in a variety of prizes and giveaways. Be sure to enter our prize draws for your chance to win complimentary tickets, gift cards, and much more!

This year, we are bringing our annual conference to a global audience, ensuring anyone can access the vital information our experts share. We are excited for you to engage with professionals across Canada, the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, and many other regions.

Building connections is important to us. Regardless of where you join from, we are positive you will gain a sense of community and leave empowered after each session with actionable strategies for your communities.

Featured Speakers

Lawrence Lujan

Commander, Major Crimes Division – Homicide, Crimes Against Children, Financial Crime, & the Crimes Scene Unit

El Paso Texas Police Department

Rudy Perez

Assistant Chief of Police

Golden Valley Police Department
Minnesota

Dr. Christopher Felton

Detective Sergeant/ SST Trainer

Gang and Violent Crimes Unit, Fort Wayne Police Department

Registration Options

$ 349

per individual

Missed Early Bird Pricing? Don't worry, registrations will remain open.

$ 299

per individual

Secure the Early Bird Rate and access integral knowledge for your communities.

Best Value

Purchase 5 tickets and receive the 6th for free!

Giveaway Prizes

Register before December 1, 2025 to be entered into our Early Bird Raffle to win a prize! For more information regarding the prizes, please visit our registration page.

Complimentary Tickets

Register for the Symposium and be entered for a chance to win a complimentary ticket! The more tickets you purchase, the more chances you have to win.

Gift Cards

Register for the Symposium and be entered for a chance to win one of many Amazon gift cards! With big prizes up for grabs, don’t miss your chance to win!

Safety and Multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Teams
Behavioral Intervention Specialists
School Administrators and Educators
Law Enforcement
District Support Professionals
School Resource Officers (SROs)
Student Services/Support
Probation Leaders
Offices of School Safety/Security
Community Agencies

*The roles above are examples of who might benefit from the symposium, but is not exhaustive.

Hear from Past Participants

The caliber of expertise and knowledge shared throughout the Gangs and Guns Symposium was exceptional. The presenters were not only highly knowledgeable in their respective fields, but also incredibly passionate about equipping attendees with the necessary tools and insights to address gang and gun-related issues effectively.

If you work in this environment, if you observe things in your community or schools occurring, then this is the training for you. You will learn immensely and be very appreciative of the training you receive!

The presenters were all very knowledgeable experts in the subject matter they brought forward. I especially enjoyed the emphasis on proactive initiatives and the championing of survivors and civilian partners, who are making a difference in their communities.

I recommend attending the Gangs & Guns Training Symposium. This training is presented by either the experts in their field or the folks that have been impacted by events that they are discussing. I learn something new every year and it helps me be a better officer in my field.

A very informative symposium on the evaluation, impact and trend for Guns and Gangs in North America. A very educational and efficient place for individuals who work with at-risk individuals or youth.

It was a great experience to be able to hear from so many professionals who are clearly passionate and knowledgeable about what they do. I am glad my team members and I were given the opportunity to attend the conference, as we all benefited from it in ways that other trainings wouldn't provide.

This was the first SST Guns and Gangs Conference I have attended. It was a great venue and was very organized. The knowledge and connections made during the conference were well worth the trip from out of Province.

GG should be a requirement for anyone working in these fields. When we are in our community, we are in silos always looking for solutions, banging our heads against the wall. Every year I come to GG, I always leave feeling motivated to know there are so many people who care and believe accountability, leadership, & mentoring can have major positive influences.

This was the first training I've been to that addressed such a wide variety of topics that directly apply to my work with gang-involved youth. I really appreciated that the folks presenting were doing direct work and weren't just academics with theoretical knowledge. I can't wait to attend again next year!

This conference continues to be one of the best information sharing, learning and collaborating experiences out there! Thank you for all the work that goes into putting it together so well!

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