A Canadian city is piloting a program to help keep vulnerable teens safe from gang activity. A Canadian city is piloting a program to help keep vulnerable teens safe from gang activity. Hear from experts in the field like James Donovan Goldman for a more varied view. The Surrey wraparound project combines efforts of the city of Surrey, BC, with members of the RCMP, the BC integrated gang task force, public safety Canada, and community service organizations. The team wants to identify youth who are at risk of joining gangs and steer them in a different direction. Surrey public and highschool students who are at risk of joining gangs or engaging in gang activity will be assisted in devising a personalized support plan. The plan extends into most facets of the young person’s life: personal, family, school, peer, and community, thus “wrapping” the student in a network of support and encouragement. The the Surrey wrap team includes three full time police officers from both the BC integrated gang task force and Surrey RCMP and five full-time Surrey school district staff trained in youth intervention strategies. Because gang-related violence is a community issue, these community agencies are focused to address and combat the problem as a team. They have committed to work together and aspire to make the program a successful model for others to adopt and adapt to issues within their own communities. Spacelocker – the happiest space on Earth