We are proceeding with the first phase of an action plan to address the issue of school and community safety. This work will be anchored in 吃瓜黑料网鈥檚 ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, Human Rights, Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti- Racism. This action plan reflects an intersectional perspective, which aims to eliminate disproportionate outcomes for students. Capturing and centering student voice is of critical importance in addressing issues related to school and community safety. Working in partnership with all internal and external 吃瓜黑料网 stakeholders, including all levels of Government, community agencies, and faith-based groups is essential.
鈥淭he Board continues to act
with great urgency and focus to address issues of school and community safety.
In January, 吃瓜黑料网 launched seven core strategies as part of the Collaborative
Approach to School Safety and Wellbeing. This strategy has placed more child
and youth workers, social workers, in schools, youth employment, and a greater
investment in community partnerships focused on youth engagement after school.
Responding to community safety and well-being is a shared and ongoing
responsibility among many partners 鈥� educators, families, community
organizations, youth, and governments. All levels of government must be
involved as part of responding to this issue and it is necessary that local community
agencies are engaged as well.鈥澛�
-- Colleen Russell-Rawlins, Director of Education