In March 2011, the RCMP National Youth Services team hosted a Youth Leadership and Project Development Workshop at the RCMP Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan. Youth and RCMP officers from every province and territory flew to Regina for three days of learning, discussion and most importantly, fun!
During their time at the workshop, each youth-member team identified crime and victimization issues that existed in their community. Together, they built an action plan packed full of ideas and strategies to address their identified issue back home.
Upon returning to their community, the workshop participants were geared up to get started.
We wanted to share their progress and hard work with the rest of the country, so we created this page to provide updates on their action plans.
We hope that you will not only be inspired to help out, but maybe even be inspired to start your own initiative in your community! Start small…think big!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at deal-choix@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Alyssa
Prince Edward Island
Issue: Careless driving.
Why? Careless driving is a big issue in our communities. Many students have lost their lives in the last couple years.
Emily
British Columbia
Issue: Gangs
Why? We live in the #1 crime city in Canada and it definitely has an impact on many teens.
Breanna
Alberta
Issue: Impaired Driving
Why? It’s a big problem in my hometown. Students openly brag about doing it and I’m scared for everyone’s safety.
Nathan
Manitoba
Issue: Youth boredom
Why? When youth are bored, they to find activities that are not necessarily safe or legal to occupy their time.
Hayley
Newfoundland
Issue: Substance Abuse
Why? Youth are starting to abuse drugs and alcohol at a young age and they aren’t aware of their affects and consequences.
Kirby
Newfoundland
Issue: Positive lifestyles
Why? There are many different issues in my community and I think it will be easier to guide youth in the right direction.
Rick
Saskatchewan
Issue: Drugs and Violence
Why? New drugs have started to enter our community. There’s a shift from traditional Marijuana to harder drugs.
Laurianne
Québec
Issue: Drugs
Why? Drug use is becoming more frequent in my school and youth don’t always consider the consequences of their actions.
Jessica
Ontario
Issue: Peer pressure
Why? Youth should be true to themselves when making decisions in life and shouldn’t worry about what others think.
Joseph
British Columbia
Issue: Boredom
Why? Everyone just texts during presentations- they will not have an impact! Gym activities will allow people to have fun!
Jamie
Nunavut
Issue: Drugs
Why? They lead to violence, family problems, depression, dropping out of school.
