Surrey police offering free online safety workshop for parents on November 17
Surrey Police Service is running a free workshop on November 17 for parents and caregivers on how to recognize online grooming and exploitation of children. It is part of a Connected Families Education series run with Surrey Schools and the City.
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Surrey Police Service is offering a free workshop for parents and caregivers on November 17 on how to recognize online grooming and exploitation of children, the Surrey Now-Leader reported. The two-hour session runs from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Surrey Libraries' City Centre Branch, 10350 University Drive. Spots are limited and free registration is required ahead of the event.
The workshop is part of the Connected Families Education series, run by Surrey Police Service in partnership with Surrey Schools, the City of Surrey and Pacific Community Resources Society. The series brings police, schools and community services together to give families practical tools for keeping children safer online.
The workshop targets parents and caregivers of school-age children. The partnership with Surrey Schools and the City of Surrey means the program can draw on the city's public facilities and school network to reach families. Pacific Community Resources Society is listed as a partner for the series, the Surrey Now-Leader reported.
What the workshop covers
The Surrey Now-Leader reported the session will cover how to recognize warning signs for grooming, how to create safety plans for children, risk factors connected to online exploitation, and strategies for difficult conversations at home. Presenters will offer practical scenarios and discussion time, and they will be available for one-on-one conversations after the session ends at 8:00 pm. Dinner is included, and attendees will receive take-home resources.
The workshop is for parents and caregivers only. It is not open to children.
How to register
Registration is free and available online. The Surrey Now-Leader reported spots are limited. The registration link in the article is at bit.ly/4BW9jar. The workshop runs Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at 10350 University Drive.
Parents and caregivers in Surrey can find more information about police community programs at surreypolice.ca. More news about safety in Surrey is at /bc/surrey-2026/news.
Questions this story answers
What is the Surrey police online safety workshop?
Surrey Police Service is running a free workshop called the Connected Families Education series. The November 17 session focuses on online grooming and exploitation of children, the Surrey Now-Leader reported. It covers how to recognize warning signs, how to build safety plans, and what resources parents can use. Dinner is included, and attendees can speak one on one with presenters after the session.
When and where is the workshop?
The workshop is on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Surrey Libraries' City Centre Branch, 10350 University Drive, the Surrey Now-Leader reported. Spots are limited and registration is required through a link in the story. Admission is free.
Who is the workshop for?
The workshop is for parents and caregivers only, the Surrey Now-Leader reported. It is not open to children. It is run by Surrey Police Service in partnership with Surrey Schools, the City of Surrey and Pacific Community Resources Society.
What topics does the workshop cover?
According to the Surrey Now-Leader, the workshop covers how to recognize potential grooming behaviors and warning signs, how to create safety plans for children, risk factors connected to online exploitation, strategies for difficult conversations, how to build stronger communication at home, and local resources and support. Presenters are available one on one after the two-hour session.
Who is running the workshop?
Surrey Police Service is running the Connected Families Education series in partnership with Surrey Schools, the City of Surrey and Pacific Community Resources Society, the Surrey Now-Leader reported.
How do I register for the workshop?
Registration is online and free. The Surrey Now-Leader reported that spots are limited. The article links to the registration page at bit.ly/4BW9jar. Admission is free and dinner is provided. The workshop runs from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on November 17 at 10350 University Drive.
Is there parking or transit access at Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch?
The Surrey Now-Leader's article did not mention parking or transit details for the Surrey Libraries City Centre Branch at 10350 University Drive. Residents can check Surrey Libraries at surreylibraries.ca or Surrey's transit connections through TransLink's trip planner at translink.ca before attending.
Is this part of a series or a one-time event?
The Surrey Now-Leader described this as the Connected Families Education series, suggesting more sessions are planned. The November 17 event focuses on online grooming and exploitation. Surrey Police Service is running it in partnership with Surrey Schools, the City of Surrey and Pacific Community Resources Society.
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- Surrey Now-Leader: Surrey police hold workshop on how parents can help protect kids onlinesurreynowleader.com
- Surrey Libraries: City Centre Branchsurreylibraries.ca
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