Burnaby RCMP - Supporting youth

Building and maintaining positive relationships with youth is a priority for the Burnaby RCMP. A variety of resources are available in our community to help and support youth and their families.

The Burnaby RCMP also encourages parents and caregivers to visit the City of Burnaby’s Supporting Youth webpage, which includes videos, information, and resources focused on preventing youth involvement in gang and gun violence.

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Youth-related resources available through the Burnaby RCMP include:

Burnaby Gang Enforcement Team (BGET)

Burnaby launched its own gang enforcement team in January 2021. The team works seven days a week with the goal of disrupting and deterring gang activity. In addition to investigations and enforcement, officers are involved in gang prevention education and referrals to community partners, such as Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s (CFSEU) End Gang Life program.

Contact: E_Burnaby_GangPrevention@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Burnaby RCMP Youth Section

Members of Burnaby RCMP’s Youth Section work closely with young people across Burnaby, focusing on crime prevention, education, and early intervention, while addressing safety concerns involving youth. Youth Section members work closely with community partners, including the Burnaby School District, providing an approachable presence in schools and in the community. The Youth Section also works to create positive relationships with young people through its own initiatives such as its annual soccer camp and youth academy.

Contact: E_Burnaby_Youth_Section_Police@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Burnaby RCMP Youth Services

Burnaby RCMP’s Youth Services Unit provides prevention and early intervention services aimed at reducing criminal behaviour among youth in Burnaby, including individual and family counselling, family support, Restorative Justice circles and referrals to other agencies

 Youth Services staff also provides referrals and information to youth and their families on other programs or services available in the community. Youth Services accepts referrals from the community and from RCMP members for youth who are between the ages of 9-17 years and are experiencing some form of conflict within their community.  

Youth Services provides the following free services: 

• individual and family counselling
• family support
• Restorative Justice circles
• referrals to other agencies

For more information about Youth Services and Restorative Justice programs in Burnaby please call 604-646-9955 or email Burnaby_RCMP_Youth_Services@rcmp-grc.gc.ca 

Youth Services’ hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 pm. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.

Counselling

Individual and Family Counselling:

Assessment and short-term counselling is provided to address the underlying causes of the youth’s behaviour. The primary goal is to provide support to the youth and their families and to assist them in learning new skills. The counsellors will work with the youth on issues such as: anger management, self-esteem, healthy relationships, conflict resolution and communication skills.

Family Support:

Counsellors may work with families and the youth with the aim of assisting them in strengthening the family unit and working to resolve underlying issues that lead to conflict.