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February 13-14, 2025
Vancouver, BC

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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. View the Agenda and Speaker lineup.


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.

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.

Hear from Past Gangs & Guns Participants

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.
Kent Salway
Kent SalwayYouth Program Coordinator
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.
Karen Jorgensen
Karen JorgensenParole Officer
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.
Linda Ching
Linda ChingProgram Manager
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.
Sherri Roche
Sherri RocheDistrict Principal
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!
Jeffry Heath
Jeffry HeathCorporal of Schools
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.
Kent Salway
Kent SalwayYouth Program Coordinator
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.
Karen Jorgensen
Karen JorgensenParole Officer
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.
Linda Ching
Linda ChingProgram Manager
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.
Sherri Roche
Sherri RocheDistrict Principal
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!
Jeffry Heath
Jeffry HeathCorporal of Schools
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.
Kent Salway
Kent SalwayYouth Program Coordinator
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.
Jamie Adair
Jamie AdairSafe Schools
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!
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin ClarkFamily Therapist
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!
Brea Coronado
Brea CoronadoDetention Screening Supervisor
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.
Kaleigh Roberts
Kaleigh RobertsYouth Services Coordinator
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.
Christopher Andrade
Christopher AndradeConstable
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.
Jamie Adair
Jamie AdairSafe Schools
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!
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin ClarkFamily Therapist
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!
Brea Coronado
Brea CoronadoDetention Screening Supervisor
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.
Kaleigh Roberts
Kaleigh RobertsYouth Services Coordinator
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.
Christopher Andrade
Christopher AndradeConstable
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.
Jamie Adair
Jamie AdairSafe Schools

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