September 11, 2010 Mississauga, Ontario Presenter: Christiane Sadeler, Executive Director, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council

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 that promote wellness Selective Programs/Policies that reduce victimization Indicated Programs/Policies that Minimize Future Harm Community Functions Well Community At Risk Residents Require Intensive Protection Community Experiences 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 Education Child Welfare Community Based Justice Housing Addictions Seniors Social Services Health Planning Neighbour- hoods Recreation Youth Services Regional Council Business Faith Family Violence Crime Prevention Council Mental Health Newcomers MediaCommunity

Council Composition Regional 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 educationPublic education and awareness raising problem solvingEngaging community in problem solving partnershipsBuilding strong strategic partnerships

2009 Funding Sources a. $2 per household per year of ROW funding b. 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

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, 1 st floor Waterloo, ON N2J 4V