Introducing… Frank Johnson, Smart on Crime Guest Blogger!

We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Frank Johnson as our new regular guest blogger for Smart on Crime in Waterloo Region! If you do a web search for “Frank Johnson” you will find there are quite a few of them in this world. But there’s only one Frank Johnson willing to roll up his sleeves and dive into the world of Smart on Crime! Just so you know who we’re talking about, here’s a little bit more about Frank Johnson, in his own words.

Tell us a little about yourself
I am a retired principal with the local Catholic school board, dad, and sometimes runner who possesses an irreverent sense of humour that periodically gets me in trouble.

What has inspired you most about your life’s work…. so far?
That positive change is not only possible, but inevitable if we treat people, especially youth, with respect and kindness.

How is crime prevention related to the work you do?
As a school principal one sees some level of crime regularly. My interest is in how to teach and inculcate pro-social behaviours as a prevention strategy.

What does ‘smart on crime’ mean to you?
Using available research and data to guide our actions and reduce our prejudices, to continue to go deeper to ask better questions and hopefully find better solutions.

What can readers expect from your guest blog posts?
Passion tempered by experience and optimism.

There you have it folks! Look for Frank’s first post tomorrow!

Welcome Frank!