WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCILOUR STORY & CULTUREOUR WORKOUR RESEARCHBE A FRIENDCONTACTVISION / MISSION / VALUES WRCPC is made up of 40 diverse sector leaders from our community who pool together their perspective, knowledge, networks and resources to creating a deeper community #THINK - WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Follow us on social media for #THINK updates. Check out our youth giveaway on Instagram for your chance to win up $500 worth of prizes through our #THINK Contest! For more resources and information, check us on on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. For more information, links, and resources check out our THINK page on our website.

ROOT CAUSES

The root causes of crime are well documented and researched. Crime prevention must focus on improvements in all three of these areas: Economic Factors includes lack of financial resources, lack of educational opportunities, lack of meaningful employment options, poor housing, lack of hope and the prejudice against persons living in

poverty.

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UPSTREAM SPEAKER SERIES UPstream Speaker Series An ongoing series of events discussing upstream prevention concepts and strategies from various perspectives. Together let’s (re)think our community. The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council has focused for many years on identifying and offsetting the root causes of crime. Moving forward we want to address the more foundational structures and harms under (RE)THINK CRIME... BECAUSE IT'S NOT REAL (Re)Think Crime because it’s not real Click HERE to Register! We all have a role to play in creating a world where everyone has the supports, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. Let’s begin by asking ourselves some tough questions. Together, let’s (Re)Think “Crime”. 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, June 10th Join Jessica Hutchison for a provocative

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The Root Causes of Crime 3 These conditions include: • Parental inadequacy • Parental conflict • Parental criminality • Lack of communication (both in quality and quantity) • Lack of respect and responsibility • Abuse and neglect of children • Family violence Crime prevention must ROOT CAUSES OF CRIME When several risk factors are combined, there is a higher probability for someone coming into conflict with the law. For example, a person who comes from a low income ROOT CAUSES APPROACH TO CRIME Page | 3 Risk factors are negative influences in the lives of individuals or a community that may increase the presence of crime, victimization or fear of crime. Protective factors are positive influences that can improve the lives of individuals or the safety of

a community by

FROM ONE SYSTEM TO ANOTHER 3 From One System to Another Crossover Children in Waterloo Region Introduction T he Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council (WRCPC) is committed to reducing violence within Waterloo Region. With this goal in mind the council has created a sub-committee, the Violence

Prevention Plan

WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCILOUR STORY & CULTUREOUR WORKOUR RESEARCHBE A FRIENDCONTACTVISION / MISSION / VALUES WRCPC is made up of 40 diverse sector leaders from our community who pool together their perspective, knowledge, networks and resources to creating a deeper community #THINK - WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Follow us on social media for #THINK updates. Check out our youth giveaway on Instagram for your chance to win up $500 worth of prizes through our #THINK Contest! For more resources and information, check us on on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. For more information, links, and resources check out our THINK page on our website.

ROOT CAUSES

The root causes of crime are well documented and researched. Crime prevention must focus on improvements in all three of these areas: Economic Factors includes lack of financial resources, lack of educational opportunities, lack of meaningful employment options, poor housing, lack of hope and the prejudice against persons living in

poverty.

WWW.PREVENTINGCRIME.CA www.preventingcrime.ca | bit.ly/UPstreamSeries jthompson@regionofwaterloo.ca | 519-635-1412 Stay up to date on news and events become a Friend of Crime Prevention and follow us on social

media!

UPSTREAM SPEAKER SERIES UPstream Speaker Series An ongoing series of events discussing upstream prevention concepts and strategies from various perspectives. Together let’s (re)think our community. The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council has focused for many years on identifying and offsetting the root causes of crime. Moving forward we want to address the more foundational structures and harms under (RE)THINK CRIME... BECAUSE IT'S NOT REAL (Re)Think Crime because it’s not real Click HERE to Register! We all have a role to play in creating a world where everyone has the supports, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. Let’s begin by asking ourselves some tough questions. Together, let’s (Re)Think “Crime”. 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, June 10th Join Jessica Hutchison for a provocative

CAUSES OF CRIME

The Root Causes of Crime 3 These conditions include: • Parental inadequacy • Parental conflict • Parental criminality • Lack of communication (both in quality and quantity) • Lack of respect and responsibility • Abuse and neglect of children • Family violence Crime prevention must ROOT CAUSES OF CRIME When several risk factors are combined, there is a higher probability for someone coming into conflict with the law. For example, a person who comes from a low income ROOT CAUSES APPROACH TO CRIME Page | 3 Risk factors are negative influences in the lives of individuals or a community that may increase the presence of crime, victimization or fear of crime. Protective factors are positive influences that can improve the lives of individuals or the safety of

a community by

FROM ONE SYSTEM TO ANOTHER 3 From One System to Another Crossover Children in Waterloo Region Introduction T he Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council (WRCPC) is committed to reducing violence within Waterloo Region. With this goal in mind the council has created a sub-committee, the Violence

Prevention Plan

KEEP FAMILIES SAFE

Contact Women’s Crisis Services at 519-742-5894 or Family and Children’s Services at 519-576-0540 if you or someone you know needs advice or help dealing with violence at home. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. These services can also help: Region of Waterloo Covid-19 Community Supports Info for everything from food hampers to spiritual

support.

PEACEFUL HOMES: A GUIDE TO THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE IN There are a lot of exciting things to report regarding the work of the Keep Families Safe Coalition. The Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention released a report called: Peaceful Homes: A Guide to the Prevention of Violence in the Home During and After Lockdowns. The WR Crime Prevention Council was one of the funders

FACTS & STATS

Facts & Stats. The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council created a series of RAP Sheets (Research & Planning) that take a closer look at a number of issues related to community safety & crime prevention. Human Sex Trafficking.

BE A FRIEND

Be A Friend - Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council. It takes a whole community to create safer homes, schools, workplaces, faith communities, neighbourhoods and cities. No one organization, group or level of government can do this work alone. Friends of Crime Prevention understand the connection between their everyday lives, the

work they

UPSTREAM - WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Upstream. Community wellbeing starts upstream. Upstream approaches to community safety and wellbeing are about more than just the absence of crime; they are about creating a place where everyone has a range of opportunities to grow, learn, work, play, connect, love and be loved. STAFF - WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Deb Bergey Interim Executive Director Email Deb Mary Anna Allen Program Assistant Email Mary Anna David Siladi Knowledge Exchange & Research Email David Michael Parkinson Community Engagement Email Michael Julie Thompson Community Engagement Email Julie General

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(RE)THINK "CRIME" PREVENTION (Re)Think “Crime” Prevention: through an upstream lens Click HERE to Register! What is “upstream”? Learn how to make systemic changes that help prevent harm before it happens. We will discuss how to advance upstream ideas and approaches that address the root causes of social and structural harms. 6:30-8:30 pm Monday, June, 21st Upstream prevention focuses

CAUSES OF CRIME

The Root Causes of Crime 3 These conditions include: • Parental inadequacy • Parental conflict • Parental criminality • Lack of communication (both in quality and quantity) • Lack of respect and responsibility • Abuse and neglect of children • Family violence Crime prevention must WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL FOR IMMEDIATE About the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council: The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council has focused for many years on identifying and offsetting the root causes of crime. Moving forward we WORKING TOGETHER TO PREVENT CRIME - 4 - A Connected Community is a Safer Community There is strength in working together with multiple partners to accomplish long-term crime

prevention goals.

WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCILOUR STORY & CULTUREOUR WORKOUR RESEARCHBE A FRIENDCONTACTVISION / MISSION / VALUESCRIME PREVENTION TIPSNATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATIONNATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMSSUCCESSFUL CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS WRCPC is made up of 40 diverse sector leaders from our community who pool together their perspective, knowledge, networks and resources to creating a deeper community commitment to prevention through public education, community development and evidence-based decision making

for the Region of

KEEP FAMILIES SAFE

Contact Women’s Crisis Services at 519-742-5894 or Family and Children’s Services at 519-576-0540 if you or someone you know needs advice or help dealing with violence at home. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. These services can also help: Region of Waterloo Covid-19 Community Supports Info for everything from food hampers to spiritual

support.

#THINK - WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Follow us on social media for #THINK updates. Check out our youth giveaway on Instagram for your chance to win up $500 worth of prizes through our #THINK Contest! For more resources and information, check us on on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. For more information, links, and resources check out our THINK page on our website.

FACTS & STATS

Facts & Stats. The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council created a series of RAP Sheets (Research & Planning) that take a closer look at a number of issues related to community safety & crime prevention. Human Sex Trafficking.

BE A FRIEND

Be A Friend - Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council. It takes a whole community to create safer homes, schools, workplaces, faith communities, neighbourhoods and cities. No one organization, group or level of government can do this work alone. Friends of Crime Prevention understand the connection between their everyday lives, the

work they

UPSTREAM - WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Upstream efforts allow everyone to thrive. When we start upstream we are able to link many aspects of wellbeing such as safety, health, income, housing, belonging, etc. In turn, upstream approaches allow us to address multiple issues at the same time, with potentially fewer

resources.

(RE)THINK CRIME... BECAUSE IT'S NOT REAL (Re)Think Crime because it’s not real Click HERE to Register! We all have a role to play in creating a world where everyone has the supports, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. Let’s begin by asking ourselves some tough questions. Together, let’s (Re)Think “Crime”. 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, June 10th Join Jessica Hutchison for a provocative ROOT CAUSES OF CRIME When several risk factors are combined, there is a higher probability for someone coming into conflict with the law. For example, a person who comes from a low income ROOT CAUSES APPROACH TO CRIME Page | 3 Risk factors are negative influences in the lives of individuals or a community that may increase the presence of crime, victimization or fear of crime. Protective factors are positive influences that can improve the lives of individuals or the safety of

a community by

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for the Region of

KEEP FAMILIES SAFE

Contact Women’s Crisis Services at 519-742-5894 or Family and Children’s Services at 519-576-0540 if you or someone you know needs advice or help dealing with violence at home. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. These services can also help: Region of Waterloo Covid-19 Community Supports Info for everything from food hampers to spiritual

support.

#THINK - WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Follow us on social media for #THINK updates. Check out our youth giveaway on Instagram for your chance to win up $500 worth of prizes through our #THINK Contest! For more resources and information, check us on on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. For more information, links, and resources check out our THINK page on our website.

FACTS & STATS

Facts & Stats. The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council created a series of RAP Sheets (Research & Planning) that take a closer look at a number of issues related to community safety & crime prevention. Human Sex Trafficking.

BE A FRIEND

Be A Friend - Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council. It takes a whole community to create safer homes, schools, workplaces, faith communities, neighbourhoods and cities. No one organization, group or level of government can do this work alone. Friends of Crime Prevention understand the connection between their everyday lives, the

work they

UPSTREAM - WATERLOO REGION CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL Upstream efforts allow everyone to thrive. When we start upstream we are able to link many aspects of wellbeing such as safety, health, income, housing, belonging, etc. In turn, upstream approaches allow us to address multiple issues at the same time, with potentially fewer

resources.

(RE)THINK CRIME... BECAUSE IT'S NOT REAL (Re)Think Crime because it’s not real Click HERE to Register! We all have a role to play in creating a world where everyone has the supports, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. Let’s begin by asking ourselves some tough questions. Together, let’s (Re)Think “Crime”. 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, June 10th Join Jessica Hutchison for a provocative ROOT CAUSES OF CRIME When several risk factors are combined, there is a higher probability for someone coming into conflict with the law. For example, a person who comes from a low income ROOT CAUSES APPROACH TO CRIME Page | 3 Risk factors are negative influences in the lives of individuals or a community that may increase the presence of crime, victimization or fear of crime. Protective factors are positive influences that can improve the lives of individuals or the safety of

a community by

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KEEP FAMILIES SAFE

Contact Women’s Crisis Services at 519-742-5894 or Family and Children’s Services at 519-576-0540 if you or someone you know needs advice or help dealing with violence at home. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. These services can also help: Region of Waterloo Covid-19 Community Supports Info for everything from food hampers to spiritual

support.

OUR STORY & CULTURE

Our Story & Culture. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”. The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council (WRCPC) is an initiative core funded by the Region of Waterloo since 1994. Its work is rooted in a long history of restorative justice and

BE A FRIEND

Be A Friend - Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council. It takes a whole community to create safer homes, schools, workplaces, faith communities, neighbourhoods and cities. No one organization, group or level of government can do this work alone. Friends of Crime Prevention understand the connection between their everyday lives, the

work they

ROOT CAUSES

The root causes of crime are well documented and researched. Crime prevention must focus on improvements in all three of these areas: Economic Factors includes lack of financial resources, lack of educational opportunities, lack of meaningful employment options, poor housing, lack of hope and the prejudice against persons living in

poverty.

FRIENDS OF CRIME PREVENTION Friends of Crime Prevention. Let’s Be Friends. Any individual or organization can be a Friend of Crime Prevention – from community volunteers, teachers, child care providers, coaches, health care professionals, service workers, police, business people, political

leaders, and more!

UPSTREAM SPEAKER SERIES UPstream Speaker Series An ongoing series of events discussing upstream prevention concepts and strategies from various perspectives. Together let’s (re)think our community. The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council has focused for many years on identifying and offsetting the root causes of crime. Moving forward we want to address the more foundational structures and harms under

OVERDOSE PREVENTION

The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council is pleased to provide new research featuring people who consume unregulated drugs and lack stable housing. Highlighting the intersection of multiple opportunities for improving both individual and community health, safety, and well-being, the evidence and local findings suggest

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The Root Causes of Crime 3 These conditions include: • Parental inadequacy • Parental conflict • Parental criminality • Lack of communication (both in quality and quantity) • Lack of respect and responsibility • Abuse and neglect of children • Family violence Crime prevention must CRIME PREVENTION IN CANADA: TOWARD A NATIONAL STRATEGY crime prevention in canada: toward a national strategy twelfth report of the standing committee on justice and the solicitor general dr. bob horner, m.p. chairman

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