The RCMP announced the beginning of a new program for newcomer youths in the province to learn more about the youth criminal justice system and issues that affect youth such as online safety and bullying.
Organized in partnership with the Saskatchewan Association of Immigrant and Settlement Integration Agencies (SAISA) and Saskatchewan SWIS Coordination, the Multicultural Youth Program will begin its first session on Nov. 12 with an introduction to the RCMP delivered in English.
“This is an important program that we are excited to be a part of. We are inviting youth to work with us to build trust and understanding,” said Laili Yazdani, community program officer for the Crime Prevention/Crime Reduction Unit, in a press release.
Offered to youths in grades 9 to 12, the new program will include workshops on numerous topics chosen according to a survey of SWIS workers in schools and students.
Each session will be done over Zoom once or twice a month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and given in languages other than English. Translation services will also be provided by request.
Youths taking part will work through five sessions to receive a certificate of participation from the RCMP and a unique opportunity to create a bridge between the RCMP and the youth population in the province.
“Our youth are our future so their ideas should be encouraged, celebrated and supported as they will be laying the building blocks in shaping a stronger, more compassionate and inclusive society,” says Ahmad Majid, executive director of SAISIA, in a press release.
Youths are asked to register online here prior to the session’s beginning.
For more information, contact Yazdani by calling 1 (306) 830-1136 or emailing [email protected].
