A lot can happen in 15 years

One of my favourite anonymous quotes goes a little like this….. “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will probably get you there”. Essentially, without a direction, you can wander around, exploring, and maybe end up in a place you like. Or maybe not.

Within the Region of Waterloo, there has always been a clear community vision, mission and direction about crime prevention being the responsibility of the whole community. Over time, it has yielded both interesting and sobering insights, along with bold and exciting developments in the field of crime prevention through social development. A great deal of leadership, collaboration, research and community development has helped to bring our region to the forefront of crime prevention within Canada.

So what have we been doing since 1994 when this crime prevention council was formed?

From the Archives is a place where we’ll share stories about our successes and failures, our learning, experience and wisdom and community growth over the course of 15 years that has contributed to where we are today. You’ll find notes & quotes, clippings, and of course, plenty of photos!

From time to time, it’s important to look back, reflect on where we’ve come from and understand how it influences what we’ve become and where we’re going. Stay tuned to From the Archives for stories on the evolution of getting to Smart on Crime in Waterloo Region!