Youth Views: Hear From Harveer!

"You may be a youth reading this article, or a parent of a child, or maybe even a grand-parent. I would like to bring your attention to the top 3 issues facing youth today. Some issues have always been there but there have been new obstacles beginning to surface in the eyes of the public. … Continue reading Youth Views: Hear From Harveer! →

Adam’s Story – MASST

The Multi Agency School Support Team (MASST) is an early intervention, school-based program that supports children (5-12 years) who are exhibiting behavior which puts them at risk for negative, possibly criminal patterns of behaviour or victimization into teen years. Recently, one of the MASST teams reached out to us to share a great success story … Continue reading Adam’s Story – MASST →

Youth Views – #2

Led by the Calgary Police Foundation, a Youth Advisory Group was created with former CPF program participants so that they can share their views on what matters most to young people in Calgary. We hope that as this group continues to grow, we can share even more of their “Youth Views” with all of our … Continue reading Youth Views – #2 →

A Letter from Cadet Janzen

I would like to start off with thank you. This corps has given me so much and I wish I could return the favour tenfold. This corps has become more than just a Thursday night activity. It has become a second family to me. A place to live, to breathe and be the best me I … Continue reading A Letter from Cadet Janzen →

Matthew’s Family Story – ISSP & MASST

Back: MASST Team, Front: Matthew's Family Kids My story begins in Toronto and was not always difficult. I grew up following all the rules, graduated high school with good marks, went to university, and began a career where I worked my way up to management. I started a family, bought a house, had my dream … Continue reading Matthew’s Family Story – ISSP & MASST →

It Was the Last Place I Wanted to Be…But My Parents Knew Better

“It was the last place I wanted to be that evening – my first class in the Calgary Police Cadet Corps. My parents had signed me up, made me go, and I was left without a choice in their decision,” says a charming and very polite Naqvi. Naqvi was supposed to go to the movies … Continue reading It Was the Last Place I Wanted to Be…But My Parents Knew Better →

Matthew – Cadets

At the tender age of ten, Matthew had an issue that a Police Officer helped him with. He does not share the issue, but he does share that since that day, he was star struck. The Officer dealt with the issue, followed up with him, and that was it - Matthew knew that what had … Continue reading Matthew – Cadets →

Phillip – YARD

My name is Phillip and I am a graduate of the Youth at Risk Development Program (YARD). When I was younger I was breaking into cars, stealing, smashing bus shelters, skipping school, and hanging out with the wrong crowd. Doing all this made me feel invincible because I got away with it. It came to … Continue reading Phillip – YARD →

We Are a Work in Progress Family… And That is Ok – Noah’s Story

By Corinne Wilkinson I arrive at Patrick Airlie Elementary, one of two Calgary Integrated School Support Program (ISSP) schools that receives funding from the Calgary Police Foundation (CPF). ISSP offers a complete wrap-around model of teachers, Police Officers, Social Workers, psychologists, gym teachers, health care professionals, and daily nutritious meals to vulnerable youth. I have … Continue reading We Are a Work in Progress Family… And That is Ok – Noah’s Story →

Jamie – MASST

A letter from Jamie.... I’m unsure if you still work here, I have no clue if you still use this email. But this is Jamie, a kid you worked with in Calgary. I moved, about four years ago or so. And I thought I had lost your email. I know we don’t really talk, as … Continue reading Jamie – MASST →