There is help available for you.

Leave gang life behind.
There is help available for you.

The Gang Intervention & Exiting Team provides support to high-risk individuals who are engaged in gang-related activities, including drug trafficking, and wish to exit gang life.

The Gang Exiting & Intervention Team provides support to high-risk individuals who are engaged in gang-related activities, including drug trafficking, and wish to exit gang life.

The GIET conducts outreach and intervention strategies to empower those involved in gang life to exit.

CFSEU-BC’s Gang Intervention and Exiting Team provides support to high-risk individuals who are engaged in gang-related activities, including drug trafficking, and wish to exit gang life.

Operating in BC’s Lower Mainland, the GIET supports individuals over the age of 13 who are willing and committed to long-term positive, achieving positive long-term goals.

The GIET also conducts outreach and intervention strategies to empower those involved in gang life to exit.

At a Glance.

Program Eligibility: GIET welcomes individuals 13+ in the Lower Mainland committed to leaving gang life. GIET is welcoming to individuals of all genders.
Program Participant: GIET begins with a flexible initial consultation, available over the phone, via email, or in person, based on your preference.
Support Coordination: The team consists of police officers and civilian case managers who provide outreach, safety planning and resources when helping those who want to exit their gang entrenched lifestyle.
Family Involvement: Outreach and support can also be extended to your family members, ensuring a supportive environment helping you safely exit gang life.

The team specializes in empathic and non-judgmental outreach services.

The team consists of police officers and civilian case managers who provide outreach, safety planning and resources in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner when helping those who want to exit their gang entrenched lifestyle.

FAQs about
Exiting & Intervention.

If you, or someone you know, is ready to leave gang life behind, there is help available for you. Don’t wait to make this change – reach out now and let us support you on a path to exit a gang entrenched lifestyle.

Helpline: 604-897-6023 | gangintervention@cfseu.bc.ca

If you, or someone you know, is ready to leave gang life behind, there is help available for you. Don’t wait to make this change – reach out now and let us help you embark on a path to a safer, more fulfilling future.

Helpline: 604-897-6023 gangintervention@cfseu.bc.ca

Will I be arrested?

Our focus is not on arresting you but helping you to safely exit gang life. If you committed a crime in the presence of our officers or case managers then you could be arrested. If you had an outstanding arrest warrant, then you could be arrested.

Can I report a crime?

We do not take reports of crimes being committed nor do we investigate crimes. If you needed to report a crime, we would direct you to the appropriate police authority who could assist you.

Is there an age limit?

Our team works with anyone over the age of 13 in the Lower Mainland who wants to exit gang life.

Does it cost anything?

There is no cost to participate in the Gang Intervention and Exiting Program.

Do you protect my information?

Participation in the program is voluntary and we will not ask you any specific details about your criminal history. If you choose to participate in the program, we will not disclose that you are a program participant.

Is there a criminal record check?

We do run your name through our police computer systems to learn more about your involvement in gangs and your criminal history, if you have one. We expect that our clients are coming to us for help to leave their criminal lifestyle in the past. We are here to provide support and resources in an empathetic and non-judgmental way to help you safely leave gang life behind.

Can I leave the Gang Intervention and Exiting Program at any time?

Yes, the Gang Intervention and Exiting Program is voluntary so you can leave at any time if you no longer want to participate.

Do you help females exit gang life as well?

Yes, we help anyone who wants to exit gang life. Anyone who is age 13 or older is eligible to participate in our Gang Intervention and Exiting Program.

Do I have to provide information about crimes in order to get help?

No, we do not ever want any information about crimes from you. We are here to work with you and provide support and resources to help you safely and successfully exit gang life.

Can I leave the Gang Intervention and Exiting Program at any time?

Yes, the Gang Intervention and Exiting Program is voluntary so you can leave at any time if you no longer want to participate.

There is help available for you.

Leave gang life behind. There is help available for you.

The GIET conducts outreach and intervention strategies to empower those involved in gang life to exit.

At a Glance.

The team specializes in empathic and non-judgmental outreach services.

FAQs about Exiting & Intervention.

FAQs about Exiting & Intervention.

If you are ready to leave gang life behind, there is help available for you.

Reach Outwith the Gang Intervention and Exiting Team.

Helpline: 604-897-6023 gangintervention@cfseu.bc.ca

Questions about Intervention & Exiting

Will I be Arrested?

Can I Report a Crime?

Is there an Age Limit?

Does it Cost Anything?

Do you Protect my Information?

Is there a Criminal Record Check?

Can I leave the Gang Intervention and Exiting Program at any time?

Do you help Females Exit Gang life as well?

Do I have to Provide Information about Crimes in order to get help?

Where do you go from here?

Get in touch with the Gang Intervention and Exiting Team.

Helpline: 604-897-6023 gangintervention@cfseu.bc.ca

Leave gang life behind.
There is help available for you.

FAQs about
Exiting & Intervention.

FAQs about
Exiting & Intervention.

If you are ready to leave gang life behind,
there is help available for you.

Reach Out
with the Gang Intervention
and Exiting Team.

Helpline: 604-897-6023
gangintervention@cfseu.bc.ca

Questions about
Intervention & Exiting

Get in touch
with the Gang Intervention
and Exiting Team.

Helpline: 604-897-6023
gangintervention@cfseu.bc.ca