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September 11, 2010
Mississauga, Ontario
Presenter:
Christiane Sadeler, Executive Director,
Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
www.PreventingCrime.ca
Presentation Overview
Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council: The story of a municipally based center of responsibility
for crime prevention
• Who is involved? • Lessons learned• Questions & comments
The process of engaging citizens, services, and organizations in changing economic, social and community conditions that
are known to negatively impact safety and security.
What is Municipal Crime Prevention?
Municipally based crime prevention centers
• complement enforcement and justice efforts
• build citizen and organizational capacity (mainstreaming)
• close the gaps between crime and fear of crime
• strategically enhance quality of life
Likelihood of crime and victimization =
Risks & Vulnerabilties _____________________
Resiliencies and Capacities
Universal Programs/Policies thatpromote wellness
Selective Programs/Policies that
reduce victimization
IndicatedPrograms/Policies that
Minimize Future Harm
CommunityFunctions
Well
Community At Risk
ResidentsRequire Intensive
Protection
CommunityExperiences
Some Problems
Crime & Victimization
Occur
Stimulating Change
Evidence based
Comprehensive
Partnership
Experimental
Project Focused
Cooperation
A Crime Prevention Office Mandate
• Connect
• Advise
• Educate
• Facilitate
• Support
• Advocate
CPC Membership Police
EducationChild
Welfare
CommunityBased Justice
Housing
Addictions
Seniors Social Services
Health
Planning
Neighbour-hoods
Recreation
Youth Services
Regional Council
BusinessFaith
Family Violence
Crime Prevention
Council
Mental Health Newcomers
Media Community
Council CompositionRegional Chair (1) Police Services & PSB (4)Business (1)Canadian Mental Health Association (1) Child & Youth Collaborative (1) ED of Child Welfare Agency (1)Commissioner of Social Services (1)Community Representatives (4) Communications (1)Crown Attorney (1) Federal Correctional Institute for Women (1)Legal Aid Ontario (1)Medical Officer of Health (1)Municipal Strategic Planning (2)
Neighbourhood Associations (2)Newcomer Settlement (1)Older Adult Services (1)Post Secondary Education (1)Hospital (1)Interfaith Social Assistance Reform (1)Restorative Justice Agency (1)John Howard Society (1) Young Offender Agency (1)Street Youth Agency (1)Homelessness Umbrella Group (1)Recreation (1)Regional Council (2) School Boards (2)Women's Crisis Services (1)
Overall: essential elements of a Center of Responsibility
• Political leadership• Strong community buy-in• Strong partnership with Police• Sustained core resources• Access to good evidence and best practices• Focus on the future rather than pre-occupation with the
present
Strategic Directions
• Public education and awareness raising
• Engaging community in problem solving
• Building strong strategic partnerships
2009 Funding Sources
6%
21%
26%b
47%a
ROW Budget
In-Kind Resources
Other Orders ofGovernment
Corporate andCommunity Supports
a. $2 per household per year of ROW fundingb. In-kind resources calculated at hourly rate of $16.31 based on Statistics Canada National rates
Relationship with Regional Municipality of Waterloo
• Funded and housed by Region
• Aligned to the Regional Chair's Office
• Arms-length independence
• Directed by Community Board
Regional Growth Management Plan
Human Services Plan
Violence Prevention Plan based on
52 key informant/public consultation sessions
200 peer reviewed studies/research evidence
Crime prevention through social development as a decision making lens
• CPC does not report to WRPS but
Police are vital and active members
• Police Services Board is very supportive of CPC and receives regular reports
• CPC receives no financial assistance from WRPS but resources in-kind
• Community Mobilization & Policing are major policy initiatives of WRPS
Relationship with Waterloo Regional Police Services
Estimated increase in resources allocated to prevention efforts by a CPC member organization
1995
5%
95%
2004
30%
70%Prevention
Direct Serviceand CrisisManagement
Together We Make a Difference!
Municipal DVD and Pamphlet
National Municipal Network for
Crime Prevention
Kitchener ON
A Framework for Prevention Planning
• Understand the problem.
• Develop a vision, an action plan and responsibility centres
• Concentrate resources where most needed
• Rely on evidence-based approaches
• Ensure adequate and sustained supports
• Inform and engage the public
Effective Prevention Approaches
• Are rooted in evidence• Work on multiple levels• Work in natural settings• Start as early as possible• Are intensive, never ad hoc• Build citizen leadership• Place a high value on children and youth
Municipally based crime prevention centers:
• Prevent crime before it happens• Complement enforcement and justice • Make public safety a shared responsibility• Maximize limited resources• Coordinate complex networks towards a shared vision• Stay rooted in “what works”
Contact Us
Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
99 Regina St. South, 1st floor
Waterloo, ON N2J 4V3
519-883-2305
www.preventingcrime.ca