Canadian Training Institute
Institut Canadien de Formation

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1. Home
   CTI provides training and consultation to criminal justice services, behavioural health and social service agencies across Canada, and delivers special programs such as "Breaking The Cycle: Youth Gang Exit Project And Youth Ambassador Employment Preparation Project" in the Rexdale and Scarborough areas of the GTA.
   
2. CTI Training Services and Fees
   Courses and in-agency workshops offered by CTI on a Canada-wide basis, with descriptions, policies, fees, and a list of current trainers.
   
3. CTI Consulting Services
   CTI can consult with your agency regarding organizational redesign, team-building, debriefing, design of psycho-social educational programs, staff support, and the promotion of community involvement to reduce violence within schools and organizations.
   
4. Breaking the Cycle & The Ambassador Leadership Project: Overview
   Breaking the Cycle (BTC) is all about helping young people avoid getting involved in gangs or getting out of gangs if they are already involved. The Ambassador Leadership Project, part of BTC, builds on the leadership potential of youth and involves them in community awareness efforts.
   • Project Documentation
     Documentation for the Breaking the Cycle project, begun in 2005, designed to help gang-involved youth leave gang membership, acquire life and employment skills through workshops and participation in service activities, and become contributing members in their communities.
     
   • Youth Ambassadors Speak
     Breaking the Cycle Ambassadors have a lot to say about issues in their lives and what makes a difference.
     
   • Resources
     Resources and references on youth gangs, youth violence, research and programs in Canada and the United States. Youth gangs in Canada — in the news.
5. Research and Publications
   Publications from CTI, including Youth Justice in Canada: A Resource Manual, Community Corrections and Criminal Justice Work in Canada, A Literature Review on Youth Violence and more, plus Annual Reports.
   
6. What People Are Saying
   Evaluations of and feedback from CTI courses and training workshops, including "Community Worker Safety Strategy" and "Defusing Anger, Resistance and Hostility".
   
7. About Us
   Reviews the history, activities, and affiliations of CTI, established in 1983 and incorporated in 1984.
   
8. Blog
   
9. Contact
   Contact information for CTI in Toronto, the Western Office in Prince Albert, government liaisons, and affiliates.
   
10. Frequently Asked Questions
    We provide this list of questions and answers for your convenience, but we encourage you to call us toll-free or send an email for more specific information.
    
11. Site Index
    
12. Why Donate?
    Donors and supporters help CTI provide valuable services to the Canadian community. Tax receipts are issued for all donations over ten dollars.