BC Gov News

In British Columbia, we have a long history of inspiring and promoting new ways of achieving justice. During Restorative Justice Week, Nov. 20-27, 2016, I have the opportunity to share some of the important work being done by the province’s leading restorative justice (RJ) organizations.

B.C. has made considerable progress in reducing the human toll of road crashes. Still, this is cold comfort to victims’ families and friends, who know too well that we can do better.

Choosing a career in law enforcement is a selfless and life-changing decision – not just for those that enter that line of work but also for their families.

The safety of B.C. families and communities is a priority for government. It starts with fighting gang activity and gun violence throughout the province and right here in Prince George.

Surrey will not live in fear. While gun and gang violence have marred our beautiful, vibrant city, community organizations and forums continue to be defiant demonstrating that there is a keen interest in reclaiming our streets.

The dangers of a gang lifestyle are significant. Those engaged in gang activities risk not only their own lives, which are cut short on average by age 30, but also those of their families and communities.

From luring kids online to child sexual assault, from grooming to pimping, and from ‘sexting’ to sharing child pornography, exploitation has one tragic, common element: young victims.