Crime Prevention, Community Safety and Well-being

Mandate (new in 2014):

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Mandate

Advise on crime prevention and community safety matters affecting police services across the country. Provide leadership in adopting and promoting a comprehensive, inclusive approach addressing the root causes of crime and social disorder.

Objectives

1. Identify new models of collaborative and integrated approaches for community safety, health and well-being;
2. Transfer knowledge and advocate for a better understanding of crime prevention through social development;
3. Encourage outreach and education to garner support for crime prevention, community safety and well-being;
4. Advance on emerging issues.

Significant Accomplishments 2017-2018

• National Framework for Collaborative Police Action on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV):
  • Developed and maintained communications through letters to Chiefs, as well as meetings and presentations with provincial and territorial ministries. 
  • Supported the implementation of provincial strategies in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick;
  • Worked with Chief Paulson (Dryden, ON) to get better context and understanding of IPV from the aboriginal perspective.
  • Prepared a national survey on the use and impact of the national IPV framework which was released in late third quarter of 2018.
• Continued work with Telus on protection against cybercrime.
• Examined HUB models throughout Canada for the development of a compendium of best practice guidelines.

Initiatives Planned for 2019

• Release a national survey on interpersonal violence.
• Continue work with Telus to educate Canadians on ways to protect themselves against cybercrime.
• Examine various “HUB” models throughout Canada to develop a compendium of best practice guidelines.
• Examine opportunities to promote and advance community safety planning.
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