A Pickering youth safety workshop hosted by Durham Regional Police Service will give parents and guardians an opportunity to discuss internet safety, human trafficking awareness and other issues affecting young people on Saturday, November 14.
In a November 9 reminder, police said It Takes a Village: West Edition will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration closes Tuesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. Space is limited, and the Pickering venue will be shared with confirmed participants rather than advertised as a walk-in location.
Check the registration requirements
The police social-media reminder describes the free, adult-only session as being for parents and guardians of youth aged 10 to 16. The linked official registration form is more restrictive: it specifies a parent or guardian of a youth aged 11 to 16, residency in Ajax or Pickering, and an invitation requirement.
The form also describes the programme as intended for families whose young people attend school in the Ajax and Pickering area. It asks applicants to identify the organization and person who shared their invitation. Families should read those conditions before applying and seek clarification from DRPS if their circumstances differ; the broader wording in the reminder should not be taken as confirmation of eligibility.
Discussion and practical information
Police list the School Liaison Officer Program, internet safety, human trafficking awareness and missing-person investigations among the subjects. Facilitated discussions will let participants ask questions, raise concerns and consider ways to strengthen communication between families, young people and police.
The registration form says light refreshments will be available during morning registration and a catered lunch will be provided. Applicants are asked about dietary restrictions and a question they would like addressed during the workshop.
The Pickering youth safety workshop is for adults, not a drop-off activity for children. Completing an application should not be confused with a confirmed place: police say the location will be provided to confirmed applicants.
Sources
- Durham Regional Police: November 9 workshop reminder
- DRPS: official West Edition registration form and eligibility conditions
Featured image: original conceptual editorial illustration, not a photograph of an actual workshop.
