Free Training Events & Internship Opportunity

Middle Childhood Learning Summit

The United Way of the Lower Mainland in partnership with EQUITAS and the Society for Children and Youth of BC are pleased to announce the Middle Childhood Learning Summit: Children's Well-being. Their Rights.

When: Wednesday, April 23rd

Where: UBC, Robson Square

This FREE event is designed to bring together British Columbians working with and for children in their middle years to discuss the importance of a child rights approach in improving outcomes for children. Please take the time to save the date and plan to join us as we learn about how governments and practitioners alike can adapt research, policies and programming to reflect child rights in a more meaningful way.

Learn more.

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Equitas Summer Internship Opportunity

Equitas BC is offering a paid summer internship.

This internship opportunity will provide the candidate with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of children’s rights, facilitation and community based programs. Please note the deadline for applying is: March 31, 2014.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Laura Butler (lbutler@equitas.org) or check out their application.

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Youth Vital Signs Community Conversation:
Surrey Edition

Youth Vital Signs checks the pulse of metro Vancouver from a youth perspective. It’s a report card that captured the opinions and experiences of 3,500+ young people. The goal is to inform local governments and organizations working on issues affecting youth.

When: Tuesday, February 25^th 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: SFU Surrey, TD Community Engagement Centre Room 5240, 13450 102 Ave, Surrey

FREE! PRIZES! FOOD!
Register to take part and:

- engage in an interactive dialogue inspired by the Youth Vital Signs report card
- develop ideas for action and change
- raise awareness on issues important to youth

Make your voice heard. Join the conversation. #yvs2014 @vfypc

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CONVERSATION!  

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Training on the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Curious about the Youth Criminal Justice Act?

A new on-line tool has been developed for youth, teachers, police, and professionals who wish to learn about the law and how it relates to young people who commit crimes.

Here, you can learn about the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the Act which replaces the Young Offenders Act.

Learn more.