Acting Together

All ready for first day registration for our Youth Strengths and Prevention of Delinquency and Gang Involvement Conference!

Community Evening Forum with Katy Hutchison Thursday July 24, 2014: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm (doors open 6:30pm) Sheraton Guildford Hotel, Surrey, BC Youth Strengths and Prevention of Delinquency and Gang Involvement: Academics and Community Acting Together Conference, taking place July 23-25, 2014, in Surrey, B.C., is hosting a community forum.... All members of the community, along with conference delegates, will have the opportunity to attend this forum which features a keynote presentation by the inspirational speaker Katy Hutchison. Come and hear Katy Hutchison’s powerful and poignant story discussing her journey through restoration, transformation, and transcendence. Walking after Midnight is a story of hope, one that empowers communities to make wise choices. It represents a strength-based approach in the face of violence. The story speaks to a different kind of justice, while also incorporating accountability, social responsibility, and making smart decisions. This community forum will be of interest to all community members including parents, youth, teachers, youth workers, social service agency staff, policymakers, police officers, students, and academics. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door (cash only) To register for the Community Forum visit: www.atcura2014conference.ca or phone 504-599-3163.

AT-CURA conference on July 23-25. We are offering limited free registration and 2-nights Sheraton Guildford accommodation for youth and accompanying parent. If interested, contact us at atcura2014 [at] kpu.ca or 604-599-2961. Conference website: www.atcura2014conference.ca

We will be hosting a community forum called "Walking After Midnight - A personal story of a family's journey through trauma and healing" on July 24 at 7pm, during our conference. Tickets are 10$ and can be bought through our conference website. You can also check out our preliminary conference program and buy a conference ticket! goo.gl/YizEEt

Our research assistants will be attending the Canadian Psychological Association Convention in Vancouver. We will be presenting our research poster on teacher ratings of youth strengths. If you are attending the CPA 2014 convention, come see us at the poster session on Friday at 10am!

Our #Youth #Strengths and #Prevention of #Violence, Delinquency and Gang Involvement Conference is July 23-25 in Surrey, BC. Registration is now open, with Super early bird ticket prices until April 15! Youth/Parent/Teacher - 30$... Uni Student/Non-profit worker - 90$ Academic, Corporate or school admin - 280$ goo.gl/YizEEt

In 2013, AT-CURA and Abbotsford Police hosted a "Choices" workshop at Rick Hansen Secondary in Abbotsford. The Youth went on to creat posters and a video about making the best choices at life's turning points. Here is a poster and the press release! http://www.abbypd.ca//myAsse/1684/2014-03-12%20Choices.pdf

Our #Youth #Strengths and Prevention of Violence, Delinquency and Gang Involvement Conference is July 23-25 in Surrey, BC. We are still accepting submissions for presentations, posters and exhibit booths. Deadline is this Saturday, March 15. Registration is now open, with Super early bird ticket prices! goo.gl/YizEEt

Surrey Steps Up is an opportunity for youth to broadcast your creativity, compassion and courage to the world. What are you doing in your school and community? Between February 26th and April 11th show us what you’ve got. You can submit a video, music, dance, theatre, visual art, or a community project that you are working on. Whatever you choose, it should showcase the positive difference young people are making in their neighbourhoods and schools. You can get involved as a...n individual, as a group, or as part of your school. The great things you do will be showcased on May 2nd at an exclusive event at City Hall to kick-off Youth Week 2014, as well as online in the Surrey Steps Up website gallery. Check out examples and sign up to step up by visiting: www.psst-bc.ca/stepsup

Acting Together in the news again! We had the honor of presenting our #research project at Senator Kelvin Ogilvie and ResearchImpact's Kiosk event at #Parliament Hill. http://www.voiceonline.com/senator-kelvin-ogilvie-honours/

We have officially extended our Youth Strengths and Prevention of Delinquency and Gang Involvement proposal submission deadline to March 15. Consider submitting a proposal for a presentation or an exhibit booth! goo.gl/YizEEt