CSGV News & Events

When You Have Noting to Die For

2006-10-26 14:17:00

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CSGV Web Site

2006-10-11 10:08:32

The purpose of this web site is to keep people informed about the work of the CSGV, what it is doing in the areas of prevention, education and information, and available resources, services and tools that can be used to prevent young people from being drawn into gangs and to create the conditions for a community free from gang violence. The central message of the Community Solution to Gang Violence initiative is that each and every individual has an important role to play in supporting the positive development of youth and in creating meaningful change.

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Rasising Amazing Children

2006-10-11 09:45:43

A professional development seminar with Keith Pattinson on asset building and positive youth development. Keith shares how the simple things we do each day to encourage and support young people can have a very positive effect on their lives. Learn how to incorporate asset building into your daily life, both personally and professionally. Leave the session with specific tools that you can use as soon as you return to work.
Thursday, October 19 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Santa Maria Goretti Community Centre
11050-90 St, Edmonton AB

Registration Fee $75.00 Lunch and snacks provided

Contact Janna Stirling Gilchrist Phone 973-4011 [email protected]

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Beat of Boyle Street

2006-06-12 12:42:30

EDMONTON - An inner city program that lets at-risk youth express themselves through song and dance received a provincial crime prevention award on Friday.

The Beat of Boyle Street, which runs out of the Boyle Street Education Centre, helps students heal from traumatic events through song and dance, while keeping them away from the dangerous lures of the street.

The Boyle-McCauley area is known for its tough neighbourhoods and dangerous lifestyles.

Beat of Boyle Street was one of 14 groups and individuals around Alberta honoured at the 15th annual provincial Crime Prevention Awards, held at Government House on Friday.

Jeremy Cooper teaches the always-full music class at the education centre.

He also produces the Beat program, which is so popular there is a waiting list to get into it.

Cooper credits its popularity to the fact that students can sing, dance, rap and beat-box -- a form of hip-hop -- about their personal experiences.

"It's a very popular place to be in the school, even with people who don't come to school a lot." Cooper said on Friday.

"If you've got something to do that is fun, engaging and will get you a job ... you tend not to do crime."

He says students from the program are starting to make a difference in their own neighbourhood.

One student is 18-year-old Jasmine Nahbexie, who three years ago was living on the streets and getting into serious trouble.

When she discovered the program, her life changed.

"I found talents that I didn't ever know I had," said Nahbexie, who wants to be a youth worker.

"Now I can see myself doing a lot of good for my community."

Edmonton Police Chief Mike Boyd, who spoke at the awards ceremony, said this is the type of anti-crime program that helps keep communities safe and its residents feeling secure.

"I think what this does for us is that it helps us understand how we can engage our communities," he said.

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Community Perception Survey

2006-05-18 15:57:10

The purpose of the Community Perception Survey is to gather information about the communities' perception of gangs and gang actvity. It will help members of CSGV understand what people know about gangs and what action will help reduce gang activity and violence. We appreciate your interest and input.

Click here to take the survey

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