Projects & Campaigns

The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council is not a direct service provider. We engage and connect citizens, decision makers, and service providers through community engagement, knowledge mobilization, and backbone support. 

UPstream Speaker Series

Join Us UPstream is an ongoing series of events discussing upstream prevention concepts and strategies from various perspectives. Together let’s (re)think our community.
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Overdose Prevention

The impacts from the acquisition and consumption of unregulated substances in a criminalized environment remains a leading concern for individuals and communities across Canada.
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Keep Families Safe

Through the COVID-19 Pandemic, Waterloo Region saw a 28% increase of domestic violence charges over the year of lockdowns. The WRCPC took action through collaborating on the Keep Families Safe Initiatives.
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Awareness Campaigns

Say Hi, THINK, Look Deeper, and more!
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Sex Trafficking

Girls as young as 12 are lured into sex trafficking in Waterloo Region. Awareness of the problem is the first step towards action.
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Violence Prevention

Interpersonal violence can be prevented when communities work together in partnership to develop effective responses and to address the root causes of violence.
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GVI FORUMS

Grand Valley Institutions Forums (2010-2014)

In partnership with several community agencies, the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council hosted five Annual Forums for Federally Sentenced Women.
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inREACH (2009-2013)

a federally-funded youth street gang prevention program, operated in Waterloo Region from 2009-2013
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In The Mind's Eye (2005-2013)

Issues of Substance Use in Film and Forum
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Safe Cities (2009)

The Crime Prevention Council partnered with Rogers TV to present “Safe Cities”, a ten-part series on issues related to crime, victimization and fear of crime.
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Neighbour to Neighbour Toolkit (2004)

The Neighbour to Neighbour Toolkit provided stories, resources and tips to build strong communities.
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Safe & Sound (2000)

The Safe & Sound initiative worked with neighbourhood residents in three pilot sites – in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo – to build safer, healthier communities.
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