Safewalk
Officially inaugurated on February 3, 2003, SafeWalk began its mission to escort anyone needing a sense of safety to their homes, cars, public transit stops, or any location within a 2-kilometer radius of the campus. Each SafeWalk team is trained in first aid and self-defense, providing reassurance and support.
Ensuring the safety of students, staff, and guests at George Brown College is a top priority. In response to safety concerns, the Student Association decided in late 2002 to establish a dedicated service to enhance campus security. This initiative aimed to alleviate the fears of those commuting between home and school, allowing them to feel secure and free from anxiety.
For over two decades, SafeWalk has been a steadfast resource, helping ensure the safety and well-being of the George Brown College community.
2008
SafeWalk Origins
In late-2008, the SafeWalk service had been improving the safety of students, staff and
visitors to campus for more than five years. The service takes those who want an extra bit of safety while traveling to and from a George Brown Campus, anywhere within a 2-kilometre radius. But the service does more than that, including assisting when someone had a seizure, or helping keep someone safe when they’re being harassed outside a campus. Since 2008, SafeWalk has expanded their campus coverage and even offers workshops to enhance student safety.
2020
Enhancing Student Safety
Feeling a sense of safety has always been something SafeWalk hopes to instill in students. In 2020, the service expanded its methods of helping students feel safe beyond walks to and from campus by offering free workshops. Whether students needed to understand and manage aggressive behavior, learn first aid skills, or even brush up on self-defense through Wen-Do, the workshops encompassed a variety of topics to choose from
