Description
Our 2025 event will be a 2-day Training Symposium 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.
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
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 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 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
Register before December 1st, 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
Book soon for a chance to win 1 x $50 Amazon gift card to our first ticket-buying customer!
Applies to both in-person and virtual tickets.