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Established in 2004, the BC Centre for Safe Schools and Communities (CSSC) promotes safe, nurturing, and inclusive schools and communities for children and youth. The work of CSSC is accomplished through both formal and informal partnerships with practitioners and other community partners who share CSSC's commitment to providing research, evidence-informed approaches, and resources that support safe, healthy, and socially responsible schools and communities. CSSC has been operated by the University of the Fraser Valley since 2004 and is co-located with two other provincial Centres, the BC Centre for Social Responsibility and the BC Centre for Non Profit Development.

Our Vision: Children and youth in BC are nurtured in safe, caring, and inclusive schools and communities in order to ensure their well-being and maximize their potential.

Our Mission: To facilitate the use of evidence-informed approaches to promoting safe, healthy, and inclusive schools and communities.

Our Website: Is designed to provide easy directional access to information, activities, and services.

• If you visit our site regularly and want to see what's new, go to the WHAT'S NEW tab.
• To borrow resources from the CENTERS LIBRARY check out the online catalogue with more than 2500 items available to assist parents, students, or professionals who work with preschoolers to young adults.
• For information about the Safe School Social Responsibility Survey or if you are interested in exploring other research options our RESEARCH tab has contact information to assist you.
• For fast facts at your fingertips go to the RESOURCES tab where you can find a host of materials from fact sheets, to reports, curriculums, and other materials produced by CSSC. A sample of materials produced by our affiliated Centre; the BC Centre for Social Responsibilityis also available.
• If you are arranging an educational event for your school or community group and require a speaker for a workshop or information session the SPEAKERS BUREAU tab will connect you with a thematically arranged list including contact information.

Can't find what you're looking for or want to speak with someone directly? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us by phone at 1.888.224.7233 / 604.870.5936 or by email at safeschoolscommunities@ufv.ca