| Youth And Police Program |
The Youth and Police Program (YAPP) brings together a group of youth aged 13-16 who want to develop positive relationships between youth and law enforcement officers in north Etobicoke. In partnership with local police officers at Toronto 23 Division, they work towards building a better understanding of the perceptions, issues and attitudes that both groups have of each other.
This program provides:
- Physical activities to encourage team building and build confidence;
- Education sessions introducing the law
- Conversation circles for youth to express their views about law enforcement;
- Peer mentorship;
- A youth-led town hall meeting and
- Field trips to expose participants to law enforcement environments.
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