Crime Prevention Week Roundup

Last week was Crime Prevention Week across Ontario. It certainly was a busy one from our office at the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council. Here’s the round up of activites…. they were diverse, we can say that much!!

1. Overdose Awareness and Training Day: Film + Forum – On Monday November 7th, more than 90 people joined presenters from Toronto and Waterloo region on issues of overdose prevention and intervention. Waterloo region and Toronto are just the second and third communities in Canada to offer overdose programs, despite the severity and prevalence of the problem.
   The audience was a mixture of service providers, people with lived experience and students. We were joined by people from Windsor, London, Guelph and Peterborough area, among others.
   
2. Changing Perceptions: 2011 Waterloo Region Area Survey – Last week, we released Changing Perceptions, a report that explores local perceptions of crime; fear of crime; and attitudes towards crime prevention. The first fear of crime report was released in 2009. Also, in 2009 the WRCPC made a commitment to regularly monitor perceptions of crime and fear of crime in Waterloo Region. This 2011 Changing Perceptions report compares previous data examining fear of crime with results from the 2011 Waterloo Region Area Survey.
3. Say Hi Guy & Say Hi Gal: Crusaders for building a safer community – with a very simple message, Say Hi Guy & Say Hi Gal hit the streets last week to Say Hi! You too, can help build a safer community by just saying Hi!
   
   
   
   

Thanks everyone for a great crime prevention week! Just remember…. there is a super hero in all of us. YOU have the power to make you community safer.