Addressing gang violence in our communities is complex and involves investment in all three pillars—prevention, intervention and enforcement. Studies show a young person's vulnerability to gang recruitment can be greatly reduced through early engagement, education and, most importantly, strong connections with parents, caregivers and other trusted adults in the community. 

The resources on this site are meant to support parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults to better understand safety related issues from a youth perspective and build strong connections. With funding support from the Province of British Columbia, this website features educational resources, information on how to identify and address risk factors, tips and tools to start early conversations with your child, as well as links to prevention, intervention and enforcement programs offered throughout Surrey. 

Empower Surrey was developed by the City of Surrey’s Community Safety section with input from over 100 local youth ages 14 to 19, and experts working in our community. This website is a unique and valuabl­­­­­e resource for caring adults to access firsthand information and become equipped with the knowledge to better understand issues, topics, and environments that youth face everyday in our community.