KITCHENER – In 2021, Waterloo Region has seen several shootings, which has many in the community concerned, as local experts want to see more authentic prevention. However, funding is not consistent, and even with a successful prevention program, “it gets shut down after three to four years, gun violence, other types of violence start to […]
WATERLOO — After a rash of shootings in Waterloo Region over the past several weeks, experts say more needs to be done at the community level to prevent a surge in violent crime. So far this year, there have been 10 shootings in the region, with five coming since July. “I hope this isn’t the […]
“The earlier in life we can address those risk factors, the better for everybody, not just for the person, for the victims, but also for the community.” Michael Parkinson CBC NEWS – Waterloo regional police have responded to eight shootings so far this year, three in the last two weeks. That should be sparking a […]
The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council’s Michael Parkinson joined Mike Farwell on Monday morning to discuss this past weekend’s protests against the proposed safe consumption and treatment site in Cambridge. The interview has been uploaded to 570 News’ website under the episode labelled Monday July 26th, 2021 and begins at 21:27. Listen as they discuss […]
KITCHENER — A vigil took place in Kitchener’s Victoria Park on Friday night to honour an 18-year-old who died of a drug overdose in February. […] The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council (WRCPC) reports 70 people have died of suspected drug overdoses so far this year, most involving opioids. On average, three calls a day […]
WATERLOO REGION — There are people who will wonder why the Canadian government is ready to spend $2.3 million to buy drugs for addicts in Waterloo Region. There are others who might even disagree with the entire notion of a publicly funded safe drug supply program because they fear it will only make it easier […]
New (Un)Safe Recording Uploaded (Un)Safe 3.0: Integrating overdose prevention sites, safe supply and wrap-around services in shelter settings (click to watch recording) Do you work with or on behalf of people who consume unregulated drugs and lack stable housing in Waterloo region? Regularly consume unregulated drugs, or are directly affected by the poisoned marketplace? The […]
Throughout June 2021, the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council launched the first 4 webinars of the ongoing Join Us UPstream: A Virtual (Re)Thinking Series. 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 […]
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence. In February we partnered with the Sexual Assault Support Centre and MT Space to bring Chelsea’s Series to the screen. This event surrounded the play Chelsea’s Story, based on a true story as told by a group of three students who discover the diary of a […]
Join Us UPstream is an ongoing series of events discussing upstream prevention concepts and strategies from various perspectives. We all need to do our part in making social change; these events are open to EVERYONE. Together, let’s (RE)THINK our community. Upstream approaches to community safety and wellbeing are about more than just the absence of […]
