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February 13-14, 2025
Vancouver, BC

USD$ 350.00USD$ 595.00

Description

Our 2025 event will be a 2-day Summit on February 13th and 14th, with both in-person and livestream options!

After 16 impactful years of the Gangs & Guns Training Symposium, we are proud to expand the scope of this event to address broader aspects of school violence prevention. In partnership, Safer Schools Together and Safe and Sound Schools will lead the international conversation on school safety, the emerging threats landscape, and proven strategies to address them.

With timely and vital information from internationally recognized speakers and experts, attendees will leave with best practices, innovative programs, tools, resources and actionable insights. Stay tuned for our presenter line-up and event details.


Topics include:

  • Gang Reduction Through Informed Practice (GRIP®)
  • Updates and changes to the current gang landscape, including recent gang case studies and analysis for sustainable case management strategies
  • Taking a community-focused approach to developing response plans for gang-associated behaviors
  • Utilizing Digital Threat Assessment®, Behavioral Threat Assessment®, cyberbullying prevention, and trauma-informed practices in prevention efforts
  • Fostering comprehensive school safety using Safe and Sound Schools’ easy-to-use framework
  • Leveraging leadership and lessons learned from cases of both completed and averted school violence
  • Enhancing emergency preparedness and response
  • and more!

️️   Attendees receive complimentary lunch for the 2-days including coffee and refreshments provided throughout the day.

Key Topics

Gangs & Guns Prevention Topics

School Violence Prevention Topics

Cancellation Policy

If a customer wishes to cancel, all requests must be submitted by email at least 30 days prior to the Summit start date and will be subject to a $50.00 administration fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the event start date. However, you are invited to send a replacement provided you notify Safer Schools Together of the name substitution. Refunds will not be provided for any registrants who fail to attend the conference or a portion of the conference.

It is the sole responsibility of the delegate to cancel all travel or accommodation reservations made by the purchaser.

Location

Westin Hotels

Our Summit will be hosted at The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We will also be hosting an evening of networking for those joining us in-person. The networking event will be hosted on February 13th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Marine Room with complimentary appetizers.

The Westin Bayshore is offering a discounted rate* for GGSVP25 attendees. To take advantage of this discount, please book your hotel reservation using the following link: Make a reservation
*Please note that the discounted rate is valid until January 13, 2025.

Discount parking is available for GGSVP attendees.

Travel

Air Canada

Air Canada is the Official Canadian Airline for this event and are offering a 10% discount on fares for delegates travelling to this event. To take advantage of this discount, please book your flight at aircanada.com and use the promotion code: RVRAFMN1

Air Travel Conditions:

  • The travel period begins Monday, February 03, 2025 and ends Sunday, February 23, 2025
  • Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
  • For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher.

 

Westin Hotels

The Westin Bayshore is offering a discounted rate* for GGSVP25 attendees. To take advantage of this discount, please book your hotel reservation using the following link: Make a reservation
*Please note that the discounted rate is valid until January 13, 2025.

Discount parking is available for GGSVP attendees.

Prizes

(NOW CLOSED) Register before December 6th, 2024 to be entered into our Early Bird Raffle to win one of the following prizes.
Applies to both in-person and virtual tickets.

  • Gift Certificate from the Westin Bayshore for a Two-night stay in a Superior Room including complimentary breakfast for two. (Room subject to availability at time of requested booking.)
  • 1 x $100 Amazon gift card
  • 1 x $50 Amazon gift card

 

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We have a winner! Congratulations to Amanda Kube, our first GGSVP25 ticket-buying customer, who won a $50 Amazon gift card!

FAQs

If a customer wishes to cancel all requests must be submitted by email at least 30 days prior to the GGSVP25 start date and will be subject to a $50.00 administration fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the event start date. However, you are invited to send a replacement provided you notify Safer Schools Together of the name substitution. Refunds will not be provided for any registrants who fail to attend the conference or a portion of the conference.

It is the sole responsibility of the delegate to cancel all travel or accommodation reservations made by the purchaser.

If you encounter any difficulties registering, please call our office at 604-560-2285.

Please note that the livestream presentations are not recorded for distribution. 

Yes, there are early bird discounts available! Receive 10% off in-person and virtual GGSVP25 tickets until December 1st, 2025 11:59PM PST.* Prizes also include Amazon gift cards. 

*Please note that this discount can be used in combination with the following promotions: Buy 10 tickets, get 1 free for both in-person and virtual registrations. 

Please note that registration includes both Summit days. You will not be able to purchase a ticket for a singular day

Please contact our team for further assistance.

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