Youth Education Bureau

Youth Education Officers work in partnership with the Region of Peel Health Department, the Peel District School and the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Boards to create a positive and safe learning environment within the elementary school system.

In collaboration with the French Catholic and the French Public School Boards, the Youth Education Bureau also provides presentations in the French speaking schools.  In addition, any other schools within the region can contact the Youth Education Bureau to request presentations.

The Officers of the Youth Education Bureau are responsible for initiating the S.A.F.E., (Schools Against Fearful Environments) programs to their individual schools. This is a program in which staff, parents and the police work together to ensure a safe environment at school and in the community. Through a team approach, students are given a voice in their school. Each school will be able to address its own particular concerns. These concerns will then be resolved through a focused plan of action.

Presentations on a host of safety related topics, including victimization, crime prevention, Internet Safety and youth crime are made.

Project R.A.I.D., Reduce Abuse in Drugs, is a seven-part drug education and awareness program delivered by four dedicated officers. Workbooks, weekly video presentations and homework are all part of this initiative.

The Peel Children’s Safety Village, receives students in grades 1, 3 and 5 to challenge students knowledge of road safety and personal safety.

Each officer is assigned approximately 30 schools and they deliver various presentations and participate in special events hosted by their schools. This ongoing initiative lasts the entire school year from September to June.

School Administrators, teachers, parents and community groups may contact the Youth Education Bureau for further information. (905) 453-3311, ext: 3625

Programs offered at the Peel Children’s Safety Village are for grades 1, 3 and 5. A fun educational trip to our unique facility your class will enjoy! To book, contact the Peel Children’s Safety Village at (905) 453-3311 Ext 4072. If your class in unable to attend, your Youth Education Officer has similar lessons that may be requested.

• Bullying
• Internet Safety – “Cyberproofed?” (Grade 6)
• Youth Crime
• Drug Abuse Prevention
• Youth Gangs (Grade 8)

The Youth Education Bureau is pleased to offer a “Policing as a Career” lecture for schools hosting career days or similar events.