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February 13-14, 2025
Vancouver, BC
$ 315.00 – $ 535.00 USD
$ 315.00 – $ 535.00 USD
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.
Key Topics
Gangs & Guns Prevention Topics
Gang Reduction Through Informed Practice – GRIP-DTA®
☑️ Setting up an effective prevention/intervention strategy to address gang/gun violence;
☑️ Understanding the dynamics of gang recruitment and the impact on youth gangs through a digital lens
Current Gang Landscape Throughout North America
A Community Focused Approach: Assessing and Responding to Gang Associated Behaviors in Youth
Support Newcomer Communities and Prevent Gang Involvement
Impact of Organized Crime Groups
☑️ Awareness about tobacco, tobacco products (Zyn) and vaping in our communities. Practical solutions and innovative approaches to prevention and intervention
Human Trafficking
Firearms and Gang Violence: Understanding the Intersection
School Violence Prevention Topics
Innovative School Police Partnerships for Vulnerable Students
Assessing and Responding to the Emerging Trend of Online Threat Related Behavior
Leveraging Leadership and Lessons Learned from Cases of both Completed and Averted incidents of Targeted School Violence
Enhancing Current Emergency Preparedness and Response Guidelines
Comprehensive School Safety Using Safe & Sound Schools' Framework
The Application of Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA) to all Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Plans
Threat Assessment and Diversified Learners
AI and the Impact on School Culture, Cimate and Safety
Responding to Sextortion and Child Exploitation
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.
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 travel period begins Monday, February 03, 2025 and ends Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
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For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher.
Discount parking is available for GGSVP attendees.
Prizes
Stay tuned for prizes you can win at GGSVP!
FAQs
What is your cancellation policy?
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.
Who can I contact if I need registering?
If you encounter any difficulties registering, please call our office at 604-560-2285.
Are the livestream presentations recorded?
Please note that the livestream presentations are not recorded for distribution.
Are early bird discounts available?
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.
Can I attend 1 of the 2 Summit days?
Please note that registration includes both Summit days. You will not be able to purchase a ticket for a singular day.
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