A free seminar is coming to Wyndham to address the dangers surrounding knife violence and the potential ways to combat the issue.
The Ripple Effect is a workshop designed to empower parents, carers, and community champions in the Wyndham community with the knowledge and tools to address knife crime and youth crime.
The workshop will be delivered by experienced youth and community practitioners who understand the challenges faced by young people from diverse backgrounds.
While anyone is welcome to attend, the session is tailored to parents, guardians, carers and community champions who work with young people.
Those also involved with or adjacent to young people such as school teachers, sporting coaches and members of the general public are invited to attend.
After exploring the issue of youth violence and the risks factors young people may face in getting involved, guests will learn about the ways forward.
Included will be early intervention tactics, how to personally help individuals, case studies and a discussion around community-led solutions that prevent young people from turning to crime.
The program will be delivered in a culturally sensitive, safe space that is free of judgement, to ensure it is as accessible as possible for the wider community.
The event will be held at the Youth Services Centre in Hoppers Crossing between 10am and 2.30pm on October 11.
To register, contact community.development@wyndham.vic.gov.au
