abbyPD3Abbotsford Police will be joining forces with the local school district to host a community forum about growing violence in West Abbotsford as well as giving parents tips on how to work with their school to help young people choose a better path.

The forum will include a video and will be presented primarily in Punjabi.

A number of violent incidents and serious crimes involving young people have taken place in West Abbotsford and have increasingly become a serious public safety issue for the city.

Police Chief Bob Rich and School District Superintendent Kevin Godden will be in attendance.

It’s happening next Wednesday at 7pm at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.