🆕 Keeping Kids Safe: Understanding Youth Violence & Bear Spray Risks

Given the recent rise in incidents involving bear spray, the Hamilton Police Service is inviting community members to attend in-person sessions on keeping kids safe, understanding youth violence, and bear spray risks.

These sessions will feature important conversations about youth safety in our community including:

• current youth violence trends
• the risks and realities of bear spray misuse
• legal and safety consequences
• warning signs parents should watch for
• how to talk to your child about conflict and safety
• practical prevention strategies
• local supports and resources

In-Person Sessions:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Central Library

55 York Boulevard

Thursday, April 16

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Valley Park Library

970 Paramount Drive

Tuesday, April 21

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Les Chater Family YMCA

365 Rymal Road

Virtual Session:

Tuesday, May 12

5:30 PM

To register, e-mail [email protected]

Platform details will be provided upon registration.

Virtual session will include breakout rooms in French, Arabic, and Urdu.

Parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages are encouraged to attend. Together, we can build safer schools, safer neighbourhoods, and stronger families.