Public Safety Canada has issued a warning about a fake online program impersonating a service for preventing and countering violent extremism. The ‘Intrusion’ program was launched in late July 2025 and includes a website and Telegram channel. The program is targeting victims and followers of nihilistic, violent extremism, and there is risk that highly …
As part of their eraseOrganized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday October 1, 2025, 10:30 am–12:00 pm PDT focusing on the big impact that a small police service can have on youth and community partners, including schools. Themes include how to approach conversations …
In collaboration with Open Parachute, the Ministry of Education and Child Care has developed the Substance Use Prevention Series to equip parents, caregivers and guardians with practical tools and strategies for supporting substance use prevention in the home. This three-part webinars series, accompanied by a dedicated Q&A section, translates key concepts into everyday scenarios – …
To support awareness of erase resources within school communities, the ministry has developed new erase infographics for parents/caregivers and school staff. These audience-specific infographics highlight key information and resources available through erase. These and other materials, including posters, Report It decals, and web graphics can be found on the erase tools page. Please share within your school …
In July 28, 2025, a letter was distributed to all superintendents providing additional guidance and resources related to the recent amendment to the Support Services for Schools Ministerial Order and the new Response to Unexpected Health Emergencies Policy, which came into effect on July 1, 2025. The letter outlines the following key implementation timelines: The …
As part of the British Columbia School Superintendents Association’s Summer Leadership Gathering in Whistler, Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care will be hosting a special session focused on creating safer school communities. This interactive session will explore effective, trauma-informed practices for responding to threat-related behaviors and critical incidents in schools—an …
Expect Respect and a Safe Education (erase) training sessions for the 2025-2026 school year are now available. Sessions are for school administrators, teachers, counsellors, school support staff, community partners, safe school coordinators, families/caregivers, and students to support school and online safety. Sessions begin late summer. Visit the erase training web page for details and to …
Safer Schools Together (SST) and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a Community of Practice session on June 10, 2025, from 8:30–9:45 am PDT. The session will focus on ensuring that plans are in place for high-risk and vulnerable youth during the summer months as well as planning to support their successful transition to …
The ministry, in partnership with Open Parachute, has released Supporting Students Through Times of Change: An Educator’s Guide. This free resource aims to support educators and school staff in guiding students through major life transitions. While educators are not responsible for providing specialized mental health support, they play a crucial role in noticing when students …
As part of their erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:30 am-12 pm PDT on Foundry BC’s PreVenture program. Presenter Sherry Hanna, Prevention Program Manager at Foundry Central Office, has been supporting school districts across the province with delivering …
