The School of ‘hard knocks’ in Chilliwack

A group of five people is gathered outdoors near a chain-link fence with graffiti-covered train cars in the background. One person sits on the ground, while the others stand around chatting.

Kids don’t grow up covered in bubble wrap. They witness violence, sometimes experiencing it firsthand at a very young age. They are exposed to alcohol consumption, offered deadly drugs, targeted for sexual advances, and even coerced into gang activity. And it does seem to be happening more and more. But there are people out there […]