(Re)Thinking “Gangs” and Gang Intervention: Moving Beyond the Status Quo
 is a full-day, in-person Symposium designed for front-line workers, educators, social workers, researchers, law enforcement, youth workers, and community members who are seeking more critical, inclusive, and effective approaches to addressing gang and street-involved youth.
Led by 
Dr. Adam Ellis
, a scholar with lived experience in street and justice systems, this event offers a rare opportunity to examine the intersections of trauma, community violence, systemic racism, memory, and identity in relation to gang involvement. In collaboration with a diverse group of facilitators, this gathering will challenge traditional assumptions and offer bold, community-rooted alternatives.
What You Can Expect:
Interactive presentations and storytelling
 from individuals with lived experience, scholars, and practitioners
A critical analysis of current gang prevention and intervention models
—what works, what doesn’t, and why
An introduction to trauma-informed and decolonizing approaches
, including Afrocentric and Indigenous frameworks that center healing, culture, and community-led solutions
Space for dialogue and reflection
 on how colonial systems and structural violence shape gang involvement
Practical insights and tools
 for applying alternative, non-punitive approaches to your work with youth and communities
Lunch to be provided
Whether you're new to this topic or have years of experience, this Symposium is designed to leave you with fresh insights, deeper understanding, and strategies you can use in your profession and community.
Brought to You By:
This event is 
proudly presented in partnership with the Canadian Training Institute (CTI)
 
London Police Service
 & 
Project BUILDS (Bringing Unity in London’s Diverse Society)
.
Information Source: The Canadian Training Institute | eventbrite

Lower Hutt

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