25+
Years of Impact
10,000+
People Trained
National Network Across Canada
As ONGIA marks its 25th anniversary and reflects on training over 10,000 professionals across Canada, we are expanding access to our National Gang Summit.
For the first time, select training streams will be open to non-sworn professionals, including community partners, the private sector, media, and academia.
Gang activity in Canada is evolving
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Youth are being recruited earlier and more aggressively
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Frontline professionals are expected to respond without specialized training
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Organized crime networks are expanding across jurisdictions
What you will learn
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Understand how modern gang networks operate across Canada
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Identify recruitment pathways targeting youth
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Recognize emerging trends in organized crime and violence
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Strengthen cross-agency collaboration strategies
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Apply practical approaches to prevention and disruption
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Certificates will be issued to all attendees upon completion of the symposium
Expanded Access
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ONGIA marks 25 years of national training and over 10,000 professionals trained,
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For the first time, select professional organizations who are non-sworn professionals working in prevention, intervention, and community safety will be able to attend.
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All non-sworn registrations are subject to review and approval to ensure alignment with the training environment and content sensitivity.
Limited capacity
All participants are screened and approved
Training is structured to maintain operational integrity
Early application is strongly recommended
Organized Crime Dynamics
A break down how modern gang structures and the evolving landscape of organized criminal networks in urban environments.
Summit Focus Areas
Youth Intervention Strategies
Evidence-based approaches to early intervention and community programming designed to divert at-risk youth from gang affiliation.
Collaborative Solutions
Fostering essential partnerships between law enforcement, educators, and social services to create sustainable safety frameworks.
Register Today to Secure
Your Spot at the Summit
Non-Sworn Registration Criteria
This training is designed for multidisciplinary teams, including community partners, law enforcement, school districts, and professionals involved in gang prevention, intervention, and enforcement. It is also aimed at those responsible for implementing sustainable community strategies and keeping up with emerging gang trends.
Due to the nature of the material presented and the focus on high-risk and vulnerable youth who are on the pathway toward gang-associated behaviour or involvement, criteria will apply.
For non-sworn members, identification and verification of professional roles will be necessary during the registration process. Registrants are required to upload employment identification or confirm their professional position and agency affiliation as part of this process. The ONGIA Board will review and verify these submissions.
If concerns arise regarding the applicant’s area of work, additional clarification may be requested.
In cases where participation does not meet the required criteria, registration may be denied and a full refund will be provided.