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e . JJ CAU•401`. • ONTARIO Submitted by: Donna K. Blake Acknowledgements The Atlantic Regional Office of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Secretariat, wishes to acknowledge the enthusiastic participation and sense of partnership demonstrated by Crime Prevention Practitioners from Atlantic Canada, in the successful design, development, and implementation of the 2nd Annual Workshop. The workshop is iffdebted to Mr. Chet Campbell, Director of the Atlantic Police Academy for his ongoing encouragement and for his invaluable assistance in arranging for the workshop facilities, the dining hall and providing accomodation at no cost to workshop participants at the Academy. The workshop supports Mr. Dale Landry, President of Holland C,ollege, in the formation of the Justice Institute and congratulates him on using the workshop as a forum to publicly announce its creation. A special thanks goes to all the police managers who supported this event by allowing the participation of their crime prevention specialist. A special thanks is extended to Chief Superintendent Robert Currie and Inspector Emerson Kaiser of the R.C.M.P. Division, for supporting such a strong representation for Newfoundland and Labrador, even considering the extra distance and cost. The support and material assistance of these individuals and their organizations ensured a high rate of participation which contributed immeasurably to the success of the workshop in sharing ideas and information concerning crime prevention. Congratulations to the participants and to ail those who assisted in creating the spirit of Partnership in Crime Prevention. Page of Contents 1. Executive Summary • • • • 2. Background • • • • 1 3. Planning • • • • . 2 4. Workshop • • • • 3 5. Workshop Process & Format _ • • • • 3 6. Agenda • • • • 4 7. Opening2Remarks • • • • 5 8. Information Exchange (Small Groups I) •• • • 7 9. Afternoon Address: e or • • 11 Crime Prevention in British Columbia 10. Information Exchange .... 12 (Small Groups II) 11. Community Crime Prevention Program •. • • 13 12. "Youth Making A Difference" .... 14 13. Fundraising Panel .... 17 14. Community Participation Panel .... 17 15. Networking Panel .... 19 16. Afternoon Address: .... 23 RCMP Crime Prevention Branch: Priorities & Directions 17. National Crime Prevention Week, 1988 .... 24 18. Future Directions .... 25 19. Media .... 27 20. Conclusion .... 27 Appendices A. Participant Mailing List B. Guide for Small Discussion Groups C. Agenda D. Conference Kit Listing E. Opening Remarks by Mr. Phil Arbing, Director, Community & Correctional Services, PEI Department of Justice F. Justice Institute Goals G. Remarks by Mr. Dale Landry, President of Holland College, Prince Edward Island H. Overview of the Community Crime Prevention Program, Justice Resource Service,.PEI Department of Justice I. Address by. Sara Mal, "National Youth Conference on Crime Prevention ll . J. Address by Paul Doucette, "PEI Youth Follow-up Planning Meeting". K. Address by Kendra Bentley, Youth Follow-up Plans L. Fundraising Suggestions - Mr. Dave Pollock, ChaiiTerson, GooseBay Citizens' Crime Prevention Committee M. Panel Presentations on "Community Participation". N. Notes on National Crime Prevention Week O. Media Letter & Coverage - - Executive Summary On June 20, 21 and 22, 1988 the 2nd Annual Atlantic Canada Crime Prevention Practitioner's Workshop was held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The workshop was organized and sponsored by the Atlantic Regional Office of the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Atlantic Police Academy. Agenda items were developed in consultation with participants in order to insure the workshop sessions addressed the needs of Atlantic crime prevention practitioners. The workshop format was designed to facilitate interaction and input from the delegates, encouraged full participation of each delegate and set the stage to develop an on-going Atlantic network for continued sharing of information. The objectives of the Workshop were as follows: 1. To provide an opportunity to exchange information on crime prevention programs developed over the past year. 2. To consider the national perspective on crime prevention and to discuss strategies concerning Crime Prevention Week, 1988. 3. To focus on the specific issues of fundraising, community participation and networking. 4. To discuss appropriate follow-up plans and future directions. Workshop sessions covered a broad range of topics presented in varying ways. Panel presentations, staffed by Conference participants with expertise in the subject area, provided information concerning ideas, pitfalls and successes on fundraising, community participation and networking. - ii - Small group discussions on Crime Prevention Programs and on Current and Emerging Issues in Crime Prevention provided a place for free-flowing thoughts and interaction. All groups met in overall plenary sessions following the small group discussions to report back on their progress in tackling the issues and share their comments and questions with the whole group. The delegates also participated in a session by four delegates from the National Youth Conference on Crime Prevention. These youth enthusiastically informed the group about their activities in crime prevention and how youth are a great resource and want to be involved in partnerships with police and communities for preventing crime. Tfiroughout the Workshop, the group heard addresses concerning Crime Prevention Perspectives from British Columbia, an overview of developments in crime prevention from the Crime Prevention Branch of the RCMP in Ottawa, and information concerning National Crime Prevention Week from the Ottawa Office of the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The workshop was an interesting, non-threatening way to introduce new ideas without creating undue stress. It streamlined communication, avoided misunderstandings, provided a clear avenue for information sharing, made each participant aware of how he/she can not only contribute to safer communities but also enrich his/her job, it reinforced the ideas of group identification, mutual assistance and the sense of accomplishing worthwhile activities and the Workshop ultimately enriched information exchange in Atlantic Canada for a continuation of the above benefits. — iii — Bringing this group together was one way to create and encourage personal enthusiasm for crime prevention, making it more than • ust a percentage of policing duties. The Ministry of the Solicitor General should continue to help promote and make crime prevention work. The police and other crime prevention practitioners need your help to accomplish their goals and gain full support of the public. The initiation of "partnerships", strengthened through the organization of such workshops, is a process where everyone truly gains and ultimately has favourable implications for the prevention of crime. 1. Background Crime Prevention has become increasingly important to Canadians including- great interest and active participation by Atlantic Canadians. The Atlantic office of the Ministry of the Solicitor General organized a regional crime prevention practitioners' workshop in Halifax in June of 1987 in response to requests for assistance in the promotion of an exchange of information among Atlantic practitioners. The workshop objectives were as follows: 1. To provide opportunities for the exchange of infor- mation and ideas concerning crime prevention programs and networks within Atlantic Canada 2. To provide opportunities to discuss current and emerging issues in crime prevention The office extended invitations to a number of crime prevention practitioners from the Atlantic region based on consultations with people working within the field of crime prevention. Being an initial meeting, a roundtable discussion was implemented giving each participant the opportunity to present a brief expose on crime prevention activities and - programs in their areas. Four principal issues emerged from the presentations at the workshop being networking, ownership of crime prevention programs, evaluation and fundraising and resources. The participants indicated that this workshop was very worthwhile but only the first step in addressing the needs of crime prevention programs and their concerns. Unanimous support was given for the organization of a second workshop that Would address the issues raised at the first workshop in greater detail and to focus on specific items of concern and interest to the participants. ./2 2 - 2. Planning Building on the success of the initial workshop, the Atlantic Regional Office of the Solicitor General of Canada organized the second Annual Atlantic Canada Crime Prevention Practitioners Workshop for June 20, 21 & 22, 1988 at the Atlantic Police Academy, Holland College Charlottetown Centre, Charlottetown, PEI. The Workshop was jointly sponsored by the Atlantic Office of the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Atlantic Police Academy, Holland College. An on-site Co-ordinator was hired to assist Mr. J. Wood of the Moncton office in arranging for workshop services, liaising with the Police Academy Director and for alerting local media for coverage. Based on past experience and expressed interest, the Atlantic Office contacted a number of crime prevention practitioners throughout the region to measure interest in participating and to gain advice and suggestions concerning agenda items that would reflect the concerns of the participants. The objectives of the Workshop were as follows: 1. To provide an opportunity to exchange 4.nformation on crime prevention programs developed over the past year. 2. To consider the national perspective on crime nrevention and to discuss strategies concerning Crime Prevention Week, 1988. 3. To focus on the specific issues of fundraising, community participation and networking. I 4. To discuss appropriate follow-up plans and future directions. In addition to . developing an agenda to address the above objectives, the planners designed the Workshop to provide interaction among the participants and thus facilitate the development of .a network among crime prevention practitioners in the region. . . ./3 -3- 3. Workshop Participants Fifty-five participants attended the Workshop. The majority of those in attendance were Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Municipal Police from pplice detach- ments across the Atlantic provinces . ttlong •with.other crime prevention practitioners from the government and private sectors.. (Appendix Al Location The Conference was held in co-operation with the Atlantic Pôlice Academy, Holland College Charlottetown Centre, Charlottetown, PEI, The Academy graciously agreed to provide the meeting and workshop facilities as well as the provision of the College Residence for overnight • accomodations, The workshop facilities-were 'ideal a _they includeà access to a lecture theatre where all the participants congregated for plenary sessions as well as the use of a number of classrooms for small discussion groups. The residence ts centrally located, within walking distance of many of the restaurants and attrattions of Charlottetown.. And the facility included the use of the CulInary Institute, Holland College Charlottetown Centre's diningroom for breakfasts and lunches, providing a place for the participants to dine together for on-goihg discussion of the issues at a more personal interest level. - 4, Workshop Trocess- -Ftermat The goal to have this Workshop play-an initiating and _ instrumental role in the development of an Atlantic region network èalled for the provision of a program that allowed for and encouraged a high. level of interaction and participation. This was achieved by a combination of small discussion groups, capitalizing on full group participation, and plenary ses- sions where each group reported back and discussed their -4- concerns uith. the uhole a,seembly.. As. well, riumber of information panels weee provtded by drawing upon the resources and talents of the participants themselves. Those with exper -Use->, - in particular issues that would be discussed, were asked to address the group formerly and share thetr ideas and answer - questions and concerns. The process of small discussion groups did not lend itself to having one designated Conference recorder for obvious reasons.. So, again, the talents of the partici- pants themselves were called upon to provide the services of small discussion group recorders and facilitators. tAppendix 13.1 This process workdd.extremely well and further increased the involvement of as many Workshop participants as possible, The Workshop process encouraged participation, allowed for full and involved interaction of the participants and the needs of all the participants were more readily addressed as they themselves influenced the agenda items and were responsible. to carry much of the success of the workshop, - 5: ASeda (Appendix C for agenda) Monday, June 20, lq88 The Workshop participants began arrtving on the afternoon of Monday June 20 and proceeded to do so throughout the evening.. They reported to residence to retrieve their room keys and a Conference Kit (Appendix D) An informal reception, jointly sponsored by the Atlantic Police Academy and the Ministry of thd Solicitor General (Atlantic), was scheduled from 5;30 pm to 7:00 pm. This provided the participants an opportunity to acquaint theeselves with. each other and to prepare for the upcoming two days, • • ./5 Tuesday, June 21; 1988 On Tuesday morning the participants were up to an early start with breakfast being served at 7:30 am, immediately followed by 'welcoming remarks and a press conference. The head table luests for the opening session were as follows: Mr. Phil Arbing," Director of Community & Correctional Services, PEI Department of Justice. Mr. Norm Rrown, Crime Prevention Co-ordinator for the frovfnce of British Colum5ia, Department of Attorney General, Mr, Chet Campbell, Director of Atlantic Police Academy % Holland College Charlottetown Centre, Charlottetown, PEL Mr, Dale Landry, Presïdent of Holland College, PEI Mr, Jim Wood, Ministry sof the Solicitor General, Secretariat—Executive Services, Atlantic Office. Mr, Wood opened the session by welcoming everyone to the e'vent and by introducing the head table guests. Mr. Arbing then welcomed everyone on behalf of the PEI Department of Justice and Attorney . General and nrovided a few remarks concerning crime prevention. (Appendix E) At this point, Mr, Dale Landry addressed the group. He welcomed the participamts on behalf of the Police Academy and Holland College and made an official announcement concerning the Police Academy's newly expanded mandate, mak.tng the announcement the official opening and establish- ment of the Justice. Institute. (Appendix r) He also unveiled the new logo' for the Institute and answered questions from the press and participants. Norm Rrown, Co—ordinator of Crime Prevention in British ColuMbia made a few remarks and presented Dale Landry, President of Holland College and Chet Campbell, Director of the Police'. Academy with a plaque frôm the B.C. Justice Enstftute to commemorate the opening of the' Justice Ijutitute, Holland College. „,/6 -6- Following this, Mr. Wood went over some Workshop items and re-introduced Mr. Landry for his address to the parti- cipants concerning crime prevention (Appendix G). There was a roundtable of introductions by all the delegates and everyone divided into small discussion groups for the first working session of the day. 1 -7- Information Exchange: Crime. Prevention Programs (Small Groups I) The participants were assigned to five discussion groups and were asked to exchange information and updates on crime prevention programs being initiated in their areas. They were given an hour for discussion. At the end of the session, all the groups reconvened inthe lecture the- atre and a spokesperson for each group gave a re-cap on what was discussed. This session was - facilitated by Sgt. Hal Marshall of the RCMP, Charlottetown. The following is a summary of a number of the programs discussed within the groups. Fredricton Police Department, Cp]. Dave Moore: Fraud Stop - There has been a 50% drop in fraud as a result of the program. The store manager receives a kit outlining tips for the reduct- ion of fraud and a police officer makes annual visits to discuss the issue. This program not only reduces fraud but also provides liaison between police and the business community. Alternative Measures/Diversion Programme - This program targets youth aged 12 to 18. When caught shoplifting, the individual is diverted through the police department. The participants within the diversion program receive information on peer pressure, they discuss their feelings and motivations, tour the jail and so forth. Dave Pollock, Chairperson, Citizen's Crime Prevention Committee, GooseBay, Labrador Cst. Bruce George, GooseBay RCMP Theft Potential Cards - If an officer sees a potential theft situation while on patrol (eg. bicycle in front yard) he/she leaves a card noting the situation. This shows the public the police have been around and its a great way for educat- ing people on theft prevention. - Student Poster Contests - Participants of the poster contest are provided with a theme. The winning poster is reproduced and distributed throughout schools with the winner's name on the bottom. Family Violence - Public education efforts involve locally made films and messages that are broadcast on CBC network. Local messages appear to have more impact and clearly address local issues. -8- Operation Snowmobile Identification - In response to a large number of snowmobiles being stolen, the police organized a snowmobile identification program. All stealable parts are engraved (skiis, frame, motor). As a result, not one snowmobile was'stolen last winter. Bicycle Identification - 165 bicycles thefts in 1987, after the bicycle identi- fication program was utilized, only 2 bicycles were stolen this year. Glace Bay Boys/Girls Program This program involved setting up a Boys/Girls program with a start-up capital of $50,000.00. *The program began with 85 children, and it now has a participation rate of 1,500 children from a population 24,000. They use existing facilities (halls, schools) and tap the citizen population for volunteers. Since the programs inception, there has been a marked decrease in vandalism and a great improvement in community relations. Halifax/Dalhousie Police Venturers - This youth group developed out of the Scout movement. The police train teens (ages 14-18) in police work and involve them in the crime prevention units within police departments. This program gets them involved in positive work and develops good community relations. Cst. John Kennedy, Dalhousie Police Department Media Tips - The police provide information and tips about the law to the media for local broadcasts. This information reaches a large number of people in the community and is a worth- while crime prevention educational campaign. Cpl. Brian McCarthy, Halifax RCMP Outboard Motors - Yearly approximately 60 outboard motors are stolen. The police educate owners to remove the cap covering the motors as the caps can only be replaced by ordering them through the manufacturer (very costly). Thus, the motors are difficult to sell without the cap because of the possibility of the motor being stolen. The police check any motors without caps. So far this year, no motors have been stolen. Cst. Ray Oliver, Grand Falls RCMP Businesses Against Crime Logo - The logo is distributed to local businesses and displayed -9- Ex-offenders - Many of the officers mentioned this as a popular program. Arrangements are -made for an ex-offender to visit schools and share experiences and life his- tory. This program appears to have a positive impact on the audience. Sgt. Mike Daniels, Fredricton RCMP Eyes & Ears Program - This program is a safety and crime prevention effort which uses utility companies' radio-equipped vehicles as mobile safe houses which children and other citizens can turn to for assistance. The vehicles are marked with and "Eyes & Ears" logo, the sign of the friendly fox, for easy identification. The drivers have been trained by police in emergency assistance. The program is promoted by the police to make the public aware of the service. Babysitting' Program - As a result of fires in Nova Scotia where the babysitter escaped and the children were unable to, the police saw a need for safety education. In response, the police make 1 1/2 hour presentations in the schools on ways for • young people to handle various situations. They use two videos, noted as very worthwhile: - "Home Alone" - "Latch Key Kids" These presentations prepare youth for handling situations when an adult may not be available to provide assistance. Const. Clarence Clarke, Sydney Police Department Courteous Driving Award - There had been a.problem with drivers not stopping for pedestrians and basically being discourteous. This program was developed to recognize drivers for practicing courteous driving. A courteous driver is awarded annually and drivers are given a card recognizing their behaviour on the spot, when police see someone driving accordingly. This program makes people aware of safer driving habits and provides good community relations as people are recog- nized for good driving as opposed to just bad skills. Cst. Frank Skidmore, GooseBay RCMP Native Colouring Book - This colouring book was designed to address native concerns and is available in three languages. It was noted and stressed that all programs, like this colour- ing book, must be designed to address local community needs. -1 0— Cst. Ray Oliver, Grand Falls RCMP -Businesses Against Crime Logo - - The logo is distributed to local businesses and displayed in store windows. The police also hold seminars with the business community every 3 months. The program increases business persons' awareness of crimes, how to prevent • crimes through safeguards and how to detect crimes in progress. Summer Grant Program - Through a grant program , the department hired 4 students for 9 weeks. The students worked on the Operation Identi- fication Program and with Neighbourhood Watch. In order to maintain interest and motivation, the department puts out a newsletter and holds regular meetings. Cst. Paul Calder, Stellarton,RCMP Chainsaw Identification - The local dealers in Stellarton sell 400-700 chainsaws a year and the serial numbers are easily removed. • The police went to the dealers and arranged for the serial number to be engraved before the saw is assembled. The number is now in a better location for easier identi- fication. Sgt. Robert Epton, Saint John Police Department Real Estate Watch - 200 real estates agents organized into a mobile Neigh- bourhood Watch. If there is something suspicious looking the agents let the police know. The police provide awareness sessions for the program participants and the Real Estate Board absorbs any costs. -11— Afternoon Address: Crime Prevention in British Columbia Guest Speaker: Mr. Norm Brown, Crime Prevention Co-ordinator for the Province of British Columbia, Department of the Attorney General. Mr. Brown provided a history of the development of crime prevention in British Columbia. He started with the establishment of crime prevention in the mid-seventies, being a creature of the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Seattle Police Department, Washington. Crime prevention was first adopted in the realm of opportunity reduction and target hardening. Around the late seventies and early eighties, practitioners received more exposure to the concept of crime prevention through social development. Mr. Brown noted that the concept lost momentum at this point and re-emerged in 1982 in a very different world. Problems that plagued crime prevention efforts throughout the develop- mental years and presently were discussed and are as follows: - Often police administrators know and use crime prevention jargon but fail to allocate resources and real commitment to strategies and programs. - Police do not always let the community in, police maintain all the control and lose the support of the communip. - No evaluation of programs. - Little leadership at the government level to mobilize communities. Learning from the mistakes in the past, Mr. Brown suggested the following guidlines be embraced to fully make crime prevention prosper: Ï. Police officers should be trained in crime prevention strategies including how to organize, implement and evaluate programs. 2. Programs should identify targets and provide what the community wants. 3. Get into the real world of funding through marketing strategies that help compete at the community level for limited resources. This training should be provided to crime prevention practitioners as well. 4. Utilization and Management of Volunteers - One must define their needs as volunteers and set about meeting them. Attention to volunteers will lead to substantial lowering of volunteer turnover and improvement in the quality of programs. -12- 5. Co-ordination of Effort - There must be real commitment at all levels of government and throughout police departments. Mr. Brown concluded by noting that the alternatives to what we are towards, through crime prevention efforts, are frightful. We should avoid abandoning crime prevention to the public cOmpletely (as appears to be happening in the United States) but instead develop a co-ordinated effort. He emphasized that we must realize that crime prevention is not just an aspect of policing but rather a societal struggle for improved "Quality of Life". Information Exchange: Current and Emerging Issues in Crime Prevention (Small Groups II) The participants again divided into small discussion groups to consider "Current and Emerging Issues in Crime Prevention". This session allowed for a focus on the problems and barriers that exist when developing community based crime prevention strategies and programs. The following is a list of the problems identified within the small groups: - Need to convince police officers of crime prevention's effectiveness. Crime Prevention Officers often spend valuable time educating the detachment of the validity of crime prevention programs. This could be avoided if there was more training on the subject for all officers, including recruits, and real commitment and support for the ideals of crime prevention by police administrators. - There a need for budget allocation to crime prevention units and training on how to tap the rich resources of the community whether through corporate sponsorship or volunteer recruitment and enrich- ment. - Be sure programs address a community need and work towards avoiding saturation within the community (too many programs). - Methods of evaluation for more effective assessment of programs. - Community participation is a must. Police and communities have to work together so crime prevention becomes a shared responsibil- ity. If some of the initiative is from the community, this helps to maintain interest and motivation. -13- - There needs to be discussions on effective ways to break down stereotypical barriers between police and communities. - Policy that states RCMP cannot approach businesses for funding should be reconsidered at the government level.. Donations portray the great co-operation between police and the community. - More media coverage and understanding of crime prevention. - Police need training in ways to help victims, prepare them for the judicial ordeal ahead. (eg. especially in the area of family violence). Community Crime Prevention Program, Justice Resource Service, PEI Department of Justice. Speaker: Jill Lightwood, Co-ordinator, Justice Resource Service Ms. Lightwood gave an overview of the current program the Justice Resource Service is working on, the Community Crime Prevention Program (Appendix ). As part of the strategy to work with Youth, within the scope of the program, PEI had the opportunity to host the first National Youth Conference on Crime Prevention, otherwise known as "Youth Making A Difference". The purpose of the event was as follows: 1. To involve youth in crime prevention in co-operation with police and community. 2. To provide a forum for information and skill exchange. 3. To highlight National Crime Prevention Week. Sixty-six delegates were brought together from across the country, (33 from out of province and 33 from PEI), to share ideas, develop common goals and inspire interest. The Conference provided a rare opportuhity for Canadian Youth with demonstrated interests in crime prevention to come together to discuss the issues. There is no doubt that "Youth Can Make A Difference". Some of the delegates from the National Conference are here today as living proof of their energy, abilities and commitment. - 14 - Youth Making A Differ'ence Panel Objective: To discuss Youth as a resource in crime prevention. Moderator: Jamie Webb, SADD Chapter, Montague Senior High, Montague, PEI Panelists: Sara Mal, SADD Chapter, Colonel Grey Senior High, Charlottetown, PEI Paul Doucette, Red Cross, Summerside, PEI Kendra Bentley, Red Cross, Charlottetown, PEI John Dalton, YM-YWCA, Charlottetown, PEI The above five PEI delegates were in attendance to provide an overiew of their involvements in crime prevention. They emphasized how youth can become catalysts . in their communities to introduce crime prevention and how they, as youth, are a rich and often untapped resource ready to pafticipate. Jamie Webb, the moderator for this session, introduced and directed the agenda and facilitated a question period. Each of the delegates made a presentation outlining a segment of the PEI Youth delegation's involvement in crime prevention. National Youth Conference on Cime Prevention Sara Mal provided an overview of the National Youth Conference on Crime Prevention, otherwise known as "Youth Making A Difference". She highlighted a number of the events and empha- sized how . the Conference was, a lot like a potluck supper where everyone, all 66 delegates, brought something to shar-e and took something away. •We departed as a melting pot melting pot with shared experiences, goals and information." Sare summarized the Conference in the following points: 1. Everyone came together and had fun, shared ideas and learned from each other. 2. An informal hetwork has developed among the delegates and there is an on-going exchange of information in addition to the spirit of closeness and friendship that exists across the country. -15- 3. The Conference brought adults, including police, and youth together to learn from each other on a neutral level of learning. 4. New concepts and energy have developed towards making crime prevention a reality throughout Canada. (Appendix H) Follow-up Planning Meeting for the PEI Delegation Paul Doucette told the participants about the follow-up meeting Wi»Éh • the PEI delegates to the National Youth Conference on May 6-8, 1988 at Camp Buchan, Point Prim, PEI. The purpose of the workshop is articulated in the following questions: What has been the impact of the National Youth Conference? How can youth continue to be involved in crime prevention through their organizations? What ideas do youth have on the theme, "Families & Communities" for National Crime Prevention Week? What kind of events should be planned for PEI's Provincial Crime Prevention Month? How can we strengthen this network of young adults? (Appendix I) Follow-up/Future Plans Kendra Bentley outlined ways in which members of the PEI Delegation are making a difference. She described current activities, future plans anddlong-term goals of youth in crime prevention. She emphasized the enthusiasm of youth and how they want to be involved and have a say as to what happens in their committee. Kendra stressed, as noted by all the'youth presenters, that the police and adults generally must recognize youth as allies and meet them at their levels to tap their . energy and ideas. (Appendix J) Youth as a Resource John Dalton issued a challenge to the Workshop participants, he challenged them to use youth in their endeavours, •to see them as a resource and not an obstacle. He encouraged an exchange of knowledge between police and youth for better understanding of -16- each other and the roles they fulfill. He noted how difficult it is to maintain participation and motivation in all groups but encouraged them to persevere in their community based efforts in crime prevention. John explained that he believes if we all work together at achieving crime prevention and look towards our allies, the momentum will carry itself. Questions & Answers Do you have ideas on how to get more youth involved in crime prevention? - start with educating youth on how they can get involved, move towards developing a positive peer pressure that will boost participation. - keep those showing any interest involved. Even if . its a small task, show them the benefits of their efforts. (feedback) - noted the need for innovative programs that appeal to youth eg. Venturers, Ride-a-Long program. - suggestion it would be worthwhile to plan a session where youth and police could get together and discuss the issues. Do their activities effect high-risk youth? - at present, not directly but positive peer pressure applies indirect influence on all peers. - first we want to firmly establish our present network, then strategize on how to pull in other youth, high-risk youth included. - the RCMP Ride-a-Long program does involve young offenders Do you feel the function of police liaison officers to schools is worthwhile? - the personality of the police officer makes a big difference, needs to be energetic •and open-minded. - need to come on a more regular basis and interact with the group. (have lunch in the cafeteria, take part in intramurals). - one officer who comes regularly has made a big difference. Students have began to ask him questions and relate better to the police officer and his job. Builds trust, avoids stereotypes and provides more understanding both ways. -17- Panel Presentations - panel presentations were made On Wednesday, June 22, 1988, three • througout the day. Fundraisina Panel Objective: To identify ways in which to gain financial support and other resources from the community. Moderator: Chief Mike Quigley, Dalhousie Police Department, NB Panelists: Sgt. Mike McMullin, Sydney Police Department, Sydney, NS Sgt. Mel Parsons, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, St. John's, NFLD Mr. Dave Pollock, Chairperson Citizen's Crime Prevention Committee, GooseBay, Labrador. Presentation Summary: - Approach individual business and service clubs. Be fully prepared and ask for their input on ideas and guidance. - Sell ideas to the community and ensure that the program meets a perceived need within the community. - Personal contact makes a big difference. - Consider services in kind (eg. radio station putting on a Rock Concert )• - Fundraising events (Appendix K for Dave Pollock's innovative and resoureful ideas). - Be enthusiastic when talking to people about donations, use the "Billy Graham" tactic. - It would be most beneficial to crime prevention efforts generally if there were designated crime prevention budgets for all departments, and business/community Support could be supplememtal. Community Participation Objective: A review of ways to develop and maintain effective community interest and participation. Moderator: Cst. Frank Skidmore, RCMP GooseBay, Labrador Panelists: Ms. Margaret Hancock, Chairperson, Citizen's Crime Prevention Committee, Gander, NFLD Cst. Peggy Blackmore, Fredricton Police Department, NB Cst. Darryl Lysens, Halifax Police Department, NS Cst. Paul Calder, RCMP Stellarton, NS Presentation Summary: Each panelist_provided an overview of how they maintain community interest and participation within interest and participation within the scope of their involvement in crime prevention. -18-- Ms. Hancock went over how the community of Gander got their Citizees Crime Prevention Committee started. The organizers mailed out 50 letters of invitation outlining their objectives and aims to key people within the community they believed could have some influence. This typically meant those in middle to top management who could: 1. Tap the resources from their businesses and contacts 2. Have the time to contribute Ms. Hancock emphasized that once a committee is established, it is imperative to maintain the participation by paying attention to your volunteers. She provided a list of recommendations. (Appendix ). Cst. Peggy Blackmore provided remarks concerning the community based policing pilot project, the "Devon Storefront Operation" implemented in Fredricton. (Appendix ) This operation is an example of a very successfully program that brought the police back to the community and the community to the police. By building trust and by opening lines of communication, the Fredricton police, and especially the officer involved in this operation, brought pride back to a community formerly reknowned for its negative characteristics. Cst. Darryl Lysens gave an overview of the development of community based policing in the Halifax region. The Halifax department was originally assessed as operating a strict reactionary organization. The department set about developing new ways to respond to and develop crime prevention. Their new measures for Community Based Policing involved: - educating police to turn their attitudes around towards community policing - 50% of duties changed . to proactive work (involving community) - the City was divided into three zones (Alpha/Bravo/Charlie) and each zone was designated their own crime analyst and crime prevention co-ordinator These measures resulted in dramatic changes, with the police most notably going back tc; the community and working with the people. Const. Lysens noted: "the police are only as good as the people they serve, their bloodline is the communication flow to the community". The only way to prevent crimes is to develop a trusting, interactive relationship with the community. -19— Cst. Paul Calder emphasized the need to keep communication lines open between police and community and between police departments themselves. Most problems are due to misunderstandings and this can be very damaging and long-term. He noted that by maintening the flow of information, a sense of co-operation develops and community participation naturally follows. He provided the following two examples where communication has made a big difference: 1. Transition House - There were a lot of potential problems developing because neither the staff of the house or the police fully understood the other's roles. By taking the time to talk and understand, better relations have developed. 2. Interagency Committee on Family Violence - This group exchanges information and gains expertise about what each member can and can't do. Over the past two years of sharing information, they have achieved better understanding of each other and ultimately more feasible strategies for dealing with the issue has developed. Networking Panel Objective: To provide an overview of current and planned programs that have successfully developed on-going networks. Moderator: Chief Steve Kinnaird, New Glasgow Police Department, NS Panelists: Cst. Bruce Weir, Kentville Police Department, NS Cpl. Ken Smith, Moncton Police Department, NB Sgt. Jim Skanes, St. John's RCMP, NFLD Jill Lightwood, Justice Resource Service, PEI Department of Justice Presentation Summary: Chief Kinnard introduced the panelists and noted that unetworking" is what we all idealistically would like to achieve. He went on to say that the Workshop process made networking a natural development and through this panel, the group will see how the concept can be success- fully employed. The following are summaries of the presentations by each of the panelists: . . • • Cst. Bruce Weir, Kentville Police Department, Nova'Scotia Cst. Weir commented on the ability of police departments to work togetner to overcome problems._ Originally, the crime prevention officer in the Annapolis region was responsible to promote crime prevention throughout the Valley. The six Valley Chlefs realized there was a - deficiency in the delivery of their crime prevention efforts- and strategized to deal wfth this by pooling their resources.. By working co-operatively they managed to have four officers trained proactively through the Police Academy and formed a crime prevention unit. Ideally each department would have a crime prevention budget. This didn't happen but by pulling together, sharing ideas and providing support, the unit has successfully . established its crime prevention mandate throughout the Annapolis Valley.. Cl. Kan • Smith, Moncton•Police . Deoartment, New Brunswick Cpl. Smith. provided an overview of the way the province of New Brunswick. developed towards an interasency approach to crime prevention. In 1986, the Police Commission and the Ministry of the Solicitor General - analysed the New Brunswick situation in an attPmpt to develop a crime prevention strategy - for the Province. They developed a crime prevention steering committee based on an interagency approach, pulling in a number of varying agencies and groups for input. Through. a worksnop and consultation report, tney examined crime:arevention inNew Brunswick, concluding that the next step shbuld be the establishment of a Provincial Crime Prevention Practitioners Committee. From this larger uMbrella committee, regional committees formed drawing on key people from the community. The Central Body developed provincial strategies, organ- ized lobbying, 'solicited funding-and made plans for Crime Prevention Week activities. Local'committees concentrated their efforts on formulating plans of action to address local needs, compilation and analysis of stattstics and promotina public education efforts.. By. maintaining on-going participation by manysectors of society, New arunswick_managed to dchfeve uniformity thrbughout the :province on goàls and strategies and at thd same time,' develop th.e . focus at thé local level •through. the work of the regtonal committees. --Sgt..0imSk_ane:sï.RCMP*,*.Stjahn'S' Newfoundland. Throughdut Newfoundland, Cftizen2 Committees have formed drawing on a broad spectrum of participants from the communities. There are presently nine committees through6ut the province. • The Committees have Kaki one Conference to date to facilitatè the exchange of knowledge and programs between participating communities,. .The RCMP has played a vital role in the . developing network by accessing information and resources for committee use. There exists'a good repoire between the - police and thi public and this repoire has made-Ttuch of the 1 comMittei—actiiitidi possible and m-à- îjà—PaliceiCommunity participation work. • Oill Lightwood. Co-ordinator..jUktice . Resource Service, PEI Department of Justice.' Ms. Lightwood made notice of the networking process that was o.ccurring at the gonference. In the previous two days., all th.e. participants were strangers and now contacts have developed, we g.tal*d expflà,nging'.1..deas-and-.,programs - • jand:tbecamd -aware of how pooling informai,ton can enhance • individual efforts. The following highlights Ms. Lightwood's presentation. - Life is more like a web than a linear line and we must work accordingly. For example, the Community Crime Prevention Program in PEI focuses on three main areas being Youth, Family Violence and Drinking and Driving. In reality, people's lives are intercon- nected and an impact on any one area will have rever- berations on other sections of our society. I. -22- - Network is a verb as well as a noun. It can include i) exchanging information ii) exchanging other resources iii) developing personal contacts to reduce a sense of isolation. iv) pooling resources to work toward goals held in common. A network is a non-hierarchical framework that facilitates the sharing of information, resources and ultimately power (Peter Padbury - Towards an Alternative Network). This essentially means the sharing of power based on equal input and non-violent social change through our crime prevention efforts. - Youth Making A Difference is an example of a network in action. They are each linked to one another as a group of people through bonds of caring, support and interest. The delegates' information sharing is based on equality and respect for one another. - Many of the activities in PEI, with reference to developing crime prevention strategies, have relied on the interagency approach for planning. Key players get involved and have full input and participation and this is carried out across the province ensuring decentralization. - By coming together to gain understanding of each others' roles (eg. Police and Transition House), groups strengthen a network and avoid lack of information which can lead to conflict. By developing understanding and a common goal, groups can achieve consensus and stnl respect differences. Ms. Lightwood also provided an overview of the Community Crime Prevention Program (Appendix ), noting the process used that encourages and strengthens province-wide input, thus a network of information exchange and support. -23- RCMP Crime Prevention Branch: Priorities & Directions -Tnqr, Ron Jpgqop, OffirPr in Chargp, Crimp Prpvpntion - Brânch', RCMP, Ottawa Insp. Jessop provided insight into some of the national priorities and directions developing in the crime prevention branch, RCMP, Ottawa. 1. Substance Abuse - this is a major concern,,especially on reserves,' where research has shown abusive behavior has developed to the third generation in some cases. 2. Name Change - the branch will be newly entitled "Crime Prevention and Victim Services" to emphasis the new mandate to move more and more towards victim services. Bil1C-89 - outlines various victim services. 3. Translation - Finding a great demand for materials to be available in languages other than French/English. The branch il s trying to respond to this and if you see a need for translatïon, pass it on for consideration 4. Venturer . Program - There is great interest in this program of youth. ünvolvement with police. They are considering the development of a Venturer program but need to consolidate it with other projects like th.e Ride-A-Long program. 5. Crime Prevention Vehicles - Thele is a real concern about vehicles because crime prevention officers often have to scrounge for cars and get the leftovers. The present policy states that RCMP cannot except donations without auth.orization from headquarters but they are trying to have this policy chamged. If it is changed, it will likely.be that detachments can accept gifts up to $5 00,00, vehicle donations have to be authorized by Ottawa. 6, Two nem. pamphlets - - Rural Crime Prevention - Illicit Alcohol „./21 National Crime Prevention Week Helen Vail, Co-ordinator Regional Services and Special Events, Ministry of Solicitor General, Ottawa. - Ms. Vail outlined plans for and the federal contribution to National Crime Prevention Week, 1988. This year Crime Prevention Week will be held October 30 - November 5 and the theme will be 'Families & Communities Working Together to Prevent Crime". A federal pamphlet and poster will be available for the Week and budgets will be allocated to the six regional offices of the Ministry for local, regional activities for Crime Prevention Week. Ms. Vail commented on the Solicitor General's awards and emphasized that if your organizing an event and would like the Solicitor General's attendance, notify your regional office as soon as, possible. If the Minister is not available, other officials of the Ministry may be avail able as an alternative. (Appendix K) Natfolial YoUth •onfererice' * on ' Cime 'Prevention Mr. Jim Wood provided an update of the on-going planning in Edmonton, Alberta for the 2nd Annual National Youth Conference on Crime Prevention. He challenged the group to raise funding to send delegates to the Conference. His office has limited funds available for approximately two delegates for each Atlantic province but it is possible to send more delegates per province if supplementary funding is achieved. Delegate selection will be based on the following criteria: - ages 14 - 17 - - interest in crime prevention - identified as leaders within their peer groups Mr. Wood asked for nominations from police departments and encouraged full participation, thus ensuring representation of the Atlantic provinces at the National Conference. „,t22. -25- Future Directions The following outlines suggestions and directions for future planning in crime prevention for the Atlantic Region. Projects/Events Host this type of Workshop annually. Develop a newsletter for the Atlantic Region drawing from yearly crime prevention reports from each participant/region. Formation of Atlantic Canada Crime Prevention Pradtitioners' Association. Crime Prevention Training Increase the importance of crime prevention training at the recruit level. More attention to selection of crime prevention personnel. Clear initiatives in crime prevention for senior command. Conference Particulars More Youth involvement (as resources and participants). Include Police Commissioners and members of Municipal Council to Conference. Corporate involvement and support. Continue small group discussion, great support for this format. Invite a qualified speaker to speak on the "Do's and Don'ts" of crime prevention. Possibly have this available on video for promotion in police departments. Panel discussions based on interests of participants. Police Officers accompanied to the Conference by a member of a Citizen's Committee or Youth Organization. Locally Small Regional Workshops More local input in federal materials (Crime Prevention Week materials). Subject Matter Target Hardening Native & Cultural Issues Victim. ,Services Family Violence Session Evaluation of Programs Psychological Services -26-- High Risk Youth Perspective High Level Bureaucrat Panel to address policy development Other More media attention Have the Conference from Wednesday to Friday Arrange for a high profile opportunity to display mascots for local communities, schools and participants -27- Media - Media Coverage for this event was excellent. All the local radio stations and new'spapers reported on the event and the Canadian Broadcasting Corportaion gave excellent television coverage of the Cânference objectives, youth presentations and of the announcement of Holland College's new Justice Institute. Much of the positive media attention was due to the strategy used to alert them of the workshop. The media received a personal visit to inform them of the event and to have someone available to highlight what may be of particular interest to them. As well, they received a media kit outlining events, speakers and objectives and a phone call the day before the event to prompt their participation and coverage. Such a strategy, involving personal contact, must be employed to entice media coveraae. (Appendix 0 Conclusion From the positive remarks and enthusiasm of the Conference participants, there is no doubt this workshop was very suc- cessful. • The process of sharing information and encouraging full delegate participation ensured that each person would glean knowledge, have an opportunity for input and develop contacts. There has been great support expressed for the planning of such an event annually, building on the success of the second Atlantic Canada Crime Prevention Practitioners' Workshop. APPENDICES Appendix A Participant Mailing List Mr. Phil Arbing, Director Community & Correctional Services PEI Department of Justice P.O. Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE CIA 7N8 (902) 368-4558 Cst. Peggy Blackmore Fredericton City Police 311 Wueen St. Fredericton, NB B3B 1B1 (506) 452-9701 Ms. Donna K. Blake P.O. Box 2063 Summérside, PE C1N 5L2 (902) 436-9191 Det. Sgt. Blair Boucher Bathurst City Police 256 Andrew St. Bathurst, NB (506) 546-9976 . Ms. Susan Y. Bour Ministry of the Solicitor General Secretariat Atlantic Regional Office 1222 Main St. Moncton, NB ElC 1H6 C5061 857-6368 Mr. Norm Brown, Co-ordinator Crime Prevention Ministry (-1--F the Attorney General Police SErvices Brànch 5th Floor, 910 Government Street Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 Cst, Paul Caldar RCMP Stellarton P.O. Box 2320 Stellarton, NS BOK 1S0 (902 ). 755-4141 A-2 Mr. Chet Campbell, Director Atlantic Police Academy 295 Grafton St. Charlottetown, PEI CIA 8W4 (.902) 566-9630 Cst. Clarence Clarke Sydney Police Department 58 Dolbin St. ' Sydney, NS B1P 1S5 (902) 539-1156 Mr. Calvin Cole, Chairperson Clarenville Citizens Crime Prevention Committee P.O. Box 528 Clarenville, NFLD AOE 1J0 (709) 466-2430 Cst. Hansen R. Dalton RCMP Clarenville P.O. Box 400 Clarenville, NFLD AOE 1J0 (709) 466-3211 Sgt. Mike Daniels RCMP, J Division HQ. P.O. Box 3900 Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z8 (506) 452-3444 Cst. John Davidson RCMP Harbour Grace P.O. Box 550 Harbour Grace, NFLD AOA 170 (709) 596-5014 Mr. Rarve Diamond Central NFLD Crime Prevention Committee. P.O. Box 888 Grand Falls, NFLD A2A 2P7 (709) 489-6970 Cst. Barry Dunn RCMP Cornerbrook. NFLD C7091 637-4433 Cst. Dave Emery Summerside Police Department 270 Foundry St. Summerside, PE C1N 1G1 (902) 436-9222 A-3 Sgt. Robert Epton Saint John Police Force P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB #2L 4L1 ;506) 648-3250 Cst. Bruce Fancy Truro Police Department 695 Prince St. Truro, NS B2N 1G5 (902) 895-5351 Cst Jim Forsey c/o C.B. Crime Stoppers Association P.O. Box 1280 Sydney, NS B1P 6J9 (902) 562-6051 Cst. Vern Fraser RCMP New Minas 1004 Jones Rd. New Minas, NS B4N 3N1 (902) 678-3213 Cst. Fred Gallop RCMP Lower Sackville P.O. Box 446 Lower Sack.ville, NS B4C 3G4 (902) 865-6080 Cst. Bruce George RCMP Happy Ulley/Goose Bay Labrador, NFLD AOP 1G0 (. 709) 896-3383 Ms. Margaret Hancock, Chairperson Gander Crime Prevention Committee 70 MacDonald Dr. Gander, NFLD AlV 1E7 ( 709) 256-3448 Cst. Gary Humphreys RCMP Antigonish #4 Fairview St. Antigonish, NS (902) 863-6500 Insp. Ron Jessup RCMP Crime Preventton &ranch 1200 Alta Vista Dr. Ottawa, ON KlA 0 R2 (613) 993-8424 A-4 Cst. John Kennedy Dalhousie Police Department P.O. Box 70 Dalhousie, NB EOK 130 506) 684-5551 Chief Steve Kinnaird New Glasgow Police 182 Dalhousie St. New Glasgow, NS 32H 4M3 (902) 752:.1941 Mr. Ken Langille New Glasgow Police Commission 128 Pine St. New Glasgow, NS B2H 5B5 Ms. Jill Lightwood, Co-ordinator Justice Resource Service PEI Department of Justice P.O. Box 2000 Charlottetown, PEI CIA 7N8 (902) 368-4583 Ms. Donna Ludlow P.O. Box 70, Stn. B GooseBay, Labrador AOP 1E0 (709) 896-3396 Cst. Darrell Lysens Crime Prevention/Community Relations Co-ordinator Charlie Zone Halifax City Police 1975 Gottingen St. Halifax, NS B3J 2H1 (902) 421-6595 Cst. Paul MacDonald Halifax Police Department .1975 Gottingen St. Halifax, NS 33J 2H1 (902) 421-6410 Officer Paul MacDougaid RCMP Bridgewater 130 Dominion St. Bridgewater, NS 34V 2K5 (902) 543-7841 Sgt. Ed Malloy RCMP Halifax 3139 Oxford St. Halifax, NS B3J 3E1 (902) 426-5120 A-5 Sgt. Hal Marshall RCMP Charlottetown P.O. Box 1360 Charlottetown, PEI CIA 7N1 (902) 566-7144 Cst. Briàn McCarthy RCMP Halifax P.O. Box 2286 Halifax, NS B3J 3E1 ■ 9O2) 426-7075 Cst. De5 McDavid New Glasgow Police Department 182 Dalhousie St. New Glasgow, NS B2H 4M3 (902) 752-1941 Cst. Alan R. McKay RCMP Windsor P.O. Box 2290 Windsor, NS BON 2T 0 (902) 798-8193 Sgt. Mike McMullin Sydney City Police Department P.O. Box 730 Sydney, C.B., NS B1P 6H7 (902) 539-1097 Cpl. Dave,Moore 311 Queen St. 2redericton, NB E3B 1B1 (506) 45279701 Cst. Ray Oliver RCMP Grand Falls P.O. Box 420 Grand Falls, NFLD (709) 637-4433 Cst. J.J. O'Reilly RCMP Dartmouth /82 Mount Edward Rd. Dartmouth, NS B2W 3K4 (902) 426-1300 Sgt. Mel Parsons Royal Newfoundland Constabulary P.O. Box 7247, West End Post Office Water St. St. John's, NFLD AlE 3Y4 Mr. Dave Pollock, Chairperson - Citizen's Crime Prevention Committee P.O. Box 3005, STN C Goose Bay, Labrador AOP 1C0 (709) 896-3383 ; A-6 Chief Mike Quigley Dalhousie Police Department P.O. Box 70 Dalhousie, NB EOK "'BO (506) 684-5551 Cst. Dave Rent Halifax Police Department 6955 Bayers Rd Halifax, NS C9021 421-8558 Sgt. Jim Skanes RCMP St. John's P.O. Box 9700, Station B St. John's, NFLD AlA 3T5 C7091 772-5288 Cst. Frank Skidmore RCMP Goose Bay Goose Bay, Labrador (709) 896-3383 Cpl. Ken Smith Moncton Police Force P.O. Box 1045 Moncton, NB ElC 8P2 (506) 857-2400 Ms. Helen Vail National Co-ordinator, Regional Services and Special Events Ministry of the Solicitor General rntergovernmental Affairs Branch 340 Laurier Avenue West, 12th Floor Ottawa, ON KlA 0 P8 C6131 998-6909 Ms. Lorraine Vatcher, Vice-Chairman Gander Crime Prevention Committee 47 Hawker Cres. Gander., NFLD AlV 1T1 Cst. Bruce Weir Kentville Police Department 95 Cornwallis St. Kentville, NS B4S 2E5 C9021 678-3378 A-7 Cst. Wayne Williams RCMP Halifax P.O. Box 2022 3139 Oxford St. Halifax, NS 902) 426-3611 Mr. James Wood Ministry of the Solicitor General Secretariat - Executive Services Atlantic Regional Office 1222 Main St., 4th Floor Moncton, NB ElC 1H6 (506) 857-6368 Cst. George Yorston RCMP Truro P.O. Box 748 Truro, NS B2N 5E8 (902) 895-1526 A-8 Sgt. Roy Biggar Charlottetown Police Dept. 199 Queen Street Charlottetown, P.E.I. CIA 4B7 (902) 368-2677 Cst. Mike Cox R .C.M.P. Bridgewater 130 Dominion Street Bridgewater, N.S. B4V 2K5 Chief Del Crowell Hantsport Town Police P.O. Box 420 Hantsport, N.S. BOP 1PO (902) 684-3538 Cst. Andy Doon R.C.M.P. Box 1570 Liverpool, N.S. BOT 1KO (902) 354-5721 Cst. Eric Durling R .C.M.P. 1216 Cole Harbour Road Dartmouth, N.S. B2W 3X8 Warrant Officer Larry Etherington CFB Summerside Military Police CFB Summerside • Slemon Park, P.E.I. COB 2A0 Chief Innes Kentville Police Department 95 Cornwallis Street Kentville, N.S. B4N 2E5 Inspector Denis Jussaume Atlantic Police Academy Holland College 295 Grafton Street Charlottetown, P.E.I. CIA 8W4 Cst. Darryl McDow Berwick Police Department 210 Commercial Street Berwick, N.S. BOP 1E0 Cst. H. O'Reilly R.C.M.P. Halifax International Airport Box 40 Elmsdale Hants Co., N.S. BON IMO Appendix B B-1 ATLANTIC CANADA CRIME PREVENTION PRACTITIONER'S WORKSHOP JUNE 20, 21, 22, 1988 ATLANTIC POLICE ACADEMY, CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. Guide for Small Discussion Grotes Much of the success of this Workshop wiil depeneon the provision of a process that allows everyone the opportunity to contribute and on acquiring an accurate record of the concerns and issues discussed throughout the sessions. It has been our aim throughout the planning stages for this Workshop to provide the occasion for the sharing of ideas and information, for the generation of new ideas and to facifitate the development of strategies for crime prevention in Atlantic Canada. The format being used, small discussion groups, allows everyone the chance to contribute to the discussion of issues in their areas of respdnsi- bility and gives the opportunity to provide updates on new developments and future plans in crime prevention. Hopefully this method will also serve to maximize participation. As a Recarder, you are the person who begins the process of putting the concerns and issues discussed into a form that will be used to compile the workshop report. You will serve to capture the discussion within your group as clearly and concisely as possible. You are not required to report everything said verbatim but be alert to each item discussed and be able to produce a summary or digest of each issue covered. Your minutes will be the only formal record of what took place durina the small group discussions. The following is a short summary of the tasks required of you: 1. Note the name of each participant in your group including the name of the group facilitator (identified as such) and yourself, the recorder. 2. Record all relevant information discussed, issues and any conclusions or decisions reached. 3. If possible, please note who said what for the purpose of 1 further clarification if necessary. Thank you for your assistance. ATLANTIC CANADA CRIME PREVENTION PRACTITIONER'S WORKSHOP JUNE 20, 21, 22, 1988 ATLANTIC POLICE ACADEMY, CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. Guide for Group Facilitator/Chairperson The following is a list of tasks for the facilitators of each small discussion group: 1. Provide the focus of the discussion .2. Identify time constraints 3. Encourage full participation/see that everyone has the opportunity to contribute 4. Ensure the discussion adheres to the subject matter and progresses in an orderly and efficient fashion Thank you for your assistance. Appendix C C-1 - ATLANTIC CANADA CRIME PREVENT ION PRACTITIONER'S WORKSHOP JUNE 20, 21, 22, 1988 ATLANTIC POLICY ACADEMY, CHARLOTTETOWN, P.F.I. AGENDA MON DA, UNE 20/88 J ITEM LOCATION 15:00 - 21:00 REGISTRATION Montgomery Hall Residence 17:30 - 20:30 INFORMAL RECEPTION Montgomery Hall T.V. Room Hosted bv the Atlantic Police Academy and Ministrv Solicitor General (Atlantic ) . TUESDAY, JUNE 21/88 0 7 :30 - 08:30 Hosted Breakfast Montgomery Hall Mr. Dale Landry, President Holland College Mr. Jim Wood/Mr. Chet Campbell, Director Atlantic Police Academy 08:30 - 09:00 MEET THE MEDIA AND PRESS CONFERENCE Dining Hall G9:00 - 10:00 Outline of Workshop Introduction of Participants - Dining --Ian LO:10 10:30 - 11:30 Crime P ,- evention Program Information - 2xchange Atlantic Police Academy classrooms ', Discussion in small groups 11:30 - 12:00 Plenary Session ,z2 Summary - Lecture Theatre FACILITATOR - Sgt. Hal Marshall, R.C'.M.P., Charlottetown, P.E.I. C - 2 TUESDAY, JUNE 21/38 12:00 - 13:30 LUNCH - Dining Hall Guest - Mr. Norm Brown, Crime Prevention Coordinator, Attorney General Dept. British Columbia 13:30 - 14:30 Crime Prevention Current and Emergej: Issues in Crime Prevention - Atlantic Police Academv classrooms Discussion in small groups 14:30 - 15:00 Plenary 'Session - Lecture Theatre FACILITATOR - Sgt. Hal Marshall, R.C.M.P., Charlottetown, P.E.I. 15:00 BREAK 15:15 Introduction to Justice Resouce Service Jill Lightwood, P.E.I. Dept. of Justice - Lecture Theatre Youth Making A Difference Panel presentation by P.E.I. -students 17:00 CLOS ING C-3 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22/88 07:30 - 8:30 Hosted Breakfast - Màntgomery dining hall 09:00 - 10:00 FUNDRAISI&G - Lecture theatre This session will discuss ideas, tips, and proven strategies. Panel Presentation MODERATOR - Chief Mike Quigley, Dalhousie Police Department Panel: . Mr. Dave Pollock, Goose Bay, Labrador Cst. Dave Moore, Fredericton, N. B. Sgt. Mel Parsons, R.C.M.P. Sgt. Mike MacMullin, Sydney, N. S. 10:00 - 10:15 BREAK 10:15 - 11:45 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION - Lecture Theatre This sesion will look at ways to develop and maintain effective community interest and participation. Panel Presentation MODERATOR - Cst. Frank Skidmore, R.C.M.P., Goose Bay, Labrador Panel: Ms. Margaret Hancock, Gander, Nfld. Cst. Peggy Blackmore, Fredericton, N. B. Cst. Darryl Lysens, Halifax Police Dept. Cst. Eric Durling, R.C.M.P. Cole Harbour- C-4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22/38 12:00 - 1:15 PHOTO SESSION LUNCH Guest Speaker Inspector, Ron Jessup, Officer in Charge, Crime Prevention Branch, Ottawa 1 13:30 - 14:00 National Crime Prevention Week Lecture Theatre An Overview - Ms. Helen Vail, Coordinator, Crime Prevention Week, Ministry of the 1 Solicitor General, Ottawa 14:00 - 15:00 NETWORKING This session will examine several current and planned programs. 1 Panel presentation MODERATOR - Chief Steve Kinnaird, 1 New Glasgow Panel: Cpl. Ken Smith, Moncton Police Department Ms. Jill Lightwood, P.E.I. Justice Dent. Sgt. Jim Skanes, R.C.M.P. Newfoundland 1 Cst. Bruce Weir, Kentville, N. S. 15:00 - 15:15 BREAK 13:13 - 15:00 FUTURE DIRECTIONS Discussion - Where to tram here. This session will discuss future plans. - Atlantic Police 1 Academy classrooms. 15:00 PLENARY - Lecture 1 Theatre SUMMARY AND EVALUATION CLOSING 1 • 1 r—Sarciteir General Solliciteur général 1+1 Canada Canada Secretariat Executive Services 1222 Main St., 4th Floor Moncton, N. B. ElC 1H6 June 14, 1988 Dear Participant: On behalf of the Ministry of the Solicitor . General, Secretariat, I would like to welcome you to the second annual Atlantic Canada Crime Practitioners Workshop. Enclosed in this information kit, you will find materials which hopefully will be of some interest to you as they relate to Crime Prevention. Materials enclosed in the kit include: 1) Ministry of the Solicitor General list of Programs Branch User Reports. 2) Publications list of the Ministry Secretariat. 3) National Victims Resource Centre Information Sheet. Also enclosed in the kit are: 4) "Practitioner" (December, 1987) a publication of the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners, Inc. 5) International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners membership brochure; "If You're in Crime Prevention ... we're your Organization". 6) National Crime Prevention Council Program Questionnaire. 7) National Crime Prevention Council (Computerized Information Centre) catalog. Canadâ I. ' While these organizations are based in the United States rather than Canada, the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners and the National Crime Prevention Council are good examples of successful networks which have been set up in order to deal with issues relating to Crime Prevention. As well, both the NCPC and ISCPP have the potential to'be an excellent information resource for Canadian Crime Practitioners, as we only - stand to gain from their years of experience. I would encourage you to take a look at the materials included in this kit and should you have any questions regarding any of the enclosed literature, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Mr. James Wood, Associate Coordinator, Atlantic Region. In addition to the above-mentioned information kit, our office is planning to set up an information table which will contain a diversity of materials.related to Crime Prevention. This will provide you with an opportunity to ask any questions regarding the materials contained in the information kit, as well as a chance to see some additional information on Crime Prevention. • I hope that you will enjoy the Workshbp and that the knowledge you gain here will prove to be of much help in your endeavor to work towards the Prevention of Crime. Yours truly, .._ • e( Susan Y. Bour Communications Officer Appendix E E-1 OPENING REMARKS BY PHIL ARBING TO THE SECOND ANNUAL - CRIME PREVENTION PRACTITIONER'S WORKSHOP HELD AT THE ATLANTIC POLICE ACADEMY JUNE 21, 1988 THANK YOU MR. CHAIRMAN, GOOD MORNING , DELEGATES, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE ATTOR- NEY GENERAL OF THE PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND I BRING NOT ONLY REGRETS FROM OUR MINISTER THE HON. WAYNE CHEVERIE, Q.C., WHO IS OUT OF PROVINCE, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY GREETINGS AND A SINCERE WELCOME. THE SUBJECT AT HAND IS A MOST INTERESTING ONE, COMPLEX CERTAINLY BUT NEVERTHELESS CHALLENGING WHEN WE SEE SIGNIFICANT ONGOING CHANGES IN INDIVIDUAL LIFE STYLES, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY STRUCTURES AND, ON A BROADER SCALE, SOCIETAL EXPECTA- TIONS AND EVEN INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCES. WE HAVE OUR OWN IDEAS AS TO THE CAUSE OF THESE CHANGES AS WELL AS THE IMPACT ON CRIME AND THUS THE NEED FOR CRIME PREVENTION MEASURES. IT MAY BE EXPLANATIONS INCLUDE REFERENCE TO SUCH CON- TRIBUTING FACTORS AS ADDICTIONS, UNEMPLOYMENT, POVERTY, MOBILITY, INCREASING TRANSPORTATION POSSIBILITIES, AND MULTI-CULTURAL CON- CERNS, AMONG OTHER FACTORS. IT IS SUFFICE TO SAY WE NEED PARTNERS AND WE NEED TO BE PARTNERS IN PREVENTING CRIME. WHILE THERE IS MUCH TO BE DONE, AND MUCH IS BEING DONE ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS TO PREVENT CRIME, IT MAY WELL BE THAT LONGER TERM MEASURES AND EFFORTS DIRECTED AT AND THROUGH EX- ISTING ORGANIZATIONS, AT ALL LEVELS OF COMMUNITY LIFE, HOLDS THE BEST PROMISE IN MAKING OUR COMMUNITIES A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE THEREBY OFFERING OUR CITIZENS THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE. DURING THE COURSE OF THE WORKSHOP YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT A CRIME PREVENTION PROJECT BASED ON A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MODEL UNDER- WAY IN THIS PROVINCE. WE FEEL THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ENDEAVOR AND SHOULD BE OF REAL INTEREST TO YOU. THIS EFFORT IS THROUGH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR-GENERAL AND IS BUILT ON THE SUPPORT OF AND IN COOPERATION WITH POLICE DEPART- MENTS AND OTHER JUSTICE SERVICES IN THE PROVINCE AS WELL AS WITH THE INVOLVEMENT OF A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. OF PARTICULAR INTEREST WILL BE THE PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES OF YOUTH IN THIS PROJECT. THE PROMOTERS OF THIS WORKSHOP SHOULD BE CONGRATULATED FOR THE PLANNING AND INITIATIVE IN PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING TOGETHER THOSE WHO ARE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN AND WHO HAVE A LEADERSHIP ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROMOTING CRIME PREVENTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN PARTICULAR, THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR-GENERAL'S MONCTON OFFICE SHOULD GET SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK HOLLAND COLLEGE, IN PARTICULAR THE AT- LANTIC POLICE ACADEMY, IN ACTING AS HOST FOR THE WORKSHOP AND IN FREEING UP THEIR FACILITIES AND SERVICES. NO DOUBT YOUR SESSIONS WILL BE THOUGHT PROVOKING WITH THE OCCA- SION TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND INFORMATION ON WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND WHY IT WORKS IN YOUR COMMUNITY. ■■•■ 2 ■■•■■ E-4 WHILE SIR ROBERT PEEL LEFT THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE POLICE OFFICERS WITH A LEGACY, A CHALLENGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY TO PREVENT CRIME, IT IS BECOMING RATHER WELL ESTABLISHED THAT YOUR EFFORTS ARE A • REFLECTION OF THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO GENERATE, ENCOURAGE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY MAINTAIN. SO IN CONCLUSION, ENJOY YOUR SESSIONS, AND GOOD LUCK WITH THE WORKSHOP! ALSO, IF I WERE SPEAKING FOR THE MINISTER OF TOURISM I WOULD SAY ENJOY YOUR STAY, STAY AWHILE LONGER, IF YOU CAN'T STAY - COME BACK1 ONCE AGAIN, A WARM WELCOME! THANK YOU. • ■■•• 3 Appendix F JUSTICE INSTITUTE HOLLAND_COLLEGE GOALS The Justice Institute shall: 1) Provide training within the fields of law enforcement, justice, security and public safety. 2) Pursue public and private sector training opportunities, Provincially, Regionally, Nationally and Internationally. 3) Develop and deliver training programs to classroom learners using the approp.riate knowledge and competency-based methodologies consistent with the Holland College philosophj/. 4) Develop and deliver training programs to learners at a distance using the appropriate distance delivery methodologies and technologies. 5) Provide programs and participate in activities which increase public understanding of the Canadian justice system and related , social issues. 6) Utilize and build on the expertise of other Schools within the College rather than duplicate expertise and resources. 7) Provide consulting and other security services to public and private sector agencies. Appendix G Presentation Crime Prevention Practitioners' Conference Lecture Theatre • • Charlottetown Prince Edward Island MC AN C-HANG Dale Landry 1988 06 21 G - 1 GREETINGS On behalf of the Board of Governors and staff of Holland College, I welcome you to the Crime Prevention Practitioners' Conference. I am extremely pleased that the Federal Solicitor General's Department and its Atlantic Region Branch have agreed to sponsor this conference in the facilities of our Atlantic Police Academy program. That is what Holland. College and its Atlantic Police Academy program are all about. We wish to make available our facilities and the expertise of our staff. We wish to foster greater public awareness and concern for law and security enforcement problems. We wish to assist the experts in dealing with these issues. CHANGING SOCIETY I am extremely supportive of this type of conference. There is no question that Canada is entering a time of turbulence. We are losing our international competitive edge, our technology is lagging, and the very economic and social structure of the nation is changing. Canada must accelerate its technological adaptation in order to compete at home and abroad. We are in a highly competitive global economy. For those of you who doubt we ,are in a global economy, remember, the October stock market crash. It started in Tokyo at 2:00 a.m. our time and befo're the earth had made one revolution every stock market in the free world and all commodity prices in the controlled economy countries had been affected. You Many wonder why I tell you of this. Well technological adaptation means change. Half the jobs we know today will not be here in the year 2000. All jobs will be affedted and many new ones will appear. This type of change introduces stress in a society. Many sociologists state that the raising rates of heart attack, ulcers, divorces, run aways, suicides, and crime are evidence of this stress. All indications are that if not handled properly the rates will increase. • CONFERENCES IMPORTANCE That is why 1 believe a crime prevention conference is so important. To me, it is ridiculous to deal with stress after a crime has occurred, when in many cases the crime could be avoided through societal stress management and crime prevention. Please note, I am not advocating hiding from the real world -- isolating ourselves from the problems of interacting in a global economy -- as that also precludes the benefits. 1 am advocating greater under-standing of the: 1. circumstances that give raise to societal and individual stress. 2. methods of reducing the negative symptoms of stress 3. methods of preventing the break up of the family 4. methods of improving support systems 5. ways of preventing crimes. To me, this means education and changing roles for our enforcement officers and all the support services. It is my hope that conferences such as this will assist in this process. JUSTICE INSTITUTE Holland College also wishes to do its part and for these reasons we will be establishing a Justice Institute to provide both crime prevention and enforcement training. We hope to provide this training in the Atlantic Region, across Canada and internationally. Have a good conference. Thank you for remembering Holland College and Prince Edward Island. H - 1 Appendix H Community Crime Prevention Program, Justice Resource Service Jill Lightwood, Co-ordinator of the Justice Resource Service, PEI Department of Justice gave an overview of the current program the Justice Resource Service is working on. The Community Crime Prevention Program is a joint program of the PEr Department of Justice and the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The intent is to develop a province-wide crime prevention strategy for Prince. Edward Island over a 3 year period. The program has the overall objective of increasing community involvement in criminal justice issues with • a specific focus on crime prevention. The focus is on three main issues: A. Youth B. Drinking & Driving C, Family Violence The program proposes several strategies for each theme. The emphasis- is on workfng with existing programs and organizations to increase public awareness, interest and action in community crime prevention. The specific activities that have - taken place over the last year have been developed in consultation with the community, includ- ing police, justice personnel and community organizations. As commtnity interest develops around these issues the program staff provide consultation, resources and administra- tive support to local geographic communities for development of community-based programmes. The goals that focus the work - of the program are: a) to promote communitybased crime prevention programs bl to increase public awareness, interest, and action in community crime prevention achieved by using a social development model. c) to facilitate interagency and intergovernmental co-operation to achieve more effective action. d) to encourage and support a decentralized response to crime prevention. • el to reduce the numbers of youths involved in criminal activity, the numbers of impaired drivers on the high- way and the levels of family violence in PEI. .../12 Appendix Address by Sara Mal, National Youth Conference Delegate National Youth Conference on Crime Prevention During National Crime Prevention Week, 1987, Summerside, Prince Edward Island had the opportunity to host the first National Youth Conference on Crime Prevention. The purpose of the event was to: - Involve youth in crime prevention in co-operation with police and community - To provide a forum for information and skill exchange - To highlight National Crime Prevention Week The Conference was a great experience that brought forth a closeness amongst the provinces through the Canadian youth'. The information and experiences we shared proved tu bond us together in our efforts to develop crime prevention measures. It was called the "Youth Making A Difference" Conference. We really are making a difference. At the Conference we brought forth ideas from across Canada and have continued to do this through letters, calls and visits. We were like a melting pot, everyone brought something and took something else away. The Conference is over but the commitment to crime prevention is on-going. It will be further reinforced by the individual activities of the delegates in their own communities and youth groups. We, as the delegates, portrayed the great potential of Youth. We came together to share ideas and learn from each other. Youth can make a very real contribution to crime prevention. Appendix J-1 Address by, Paul Doucette As you well know Prince Edward Island had the privelege of hosting a number of youth at a National Youth Conference . focused,on. crime Prevention in early November .of last •year. Following the Conference, the delegates returned home with many positive thoughts in mind and new ideas to battle crime in their communities. On the weekend before last, the PEI delegates of the National Conference re-united at Camp Buchan to talk about what they did since. the November Conference and wftat ways youth will work together against crime in the future. As r already mentioned F am one of the members of the PE I delegation and F will bred -fly give you a description of that weekend and its ftappenings .. In the early evening of Friday, May 6, our group became settled in our residence and surroundings for the upcomtng weekend, We than came together for a reaquainted session followed by a session where we were broken into groups of two. Here, we experienced what impact the National Youth Conference had'on eacft other and then expressed the headlines of our discussions to the others. After all the groups had been heard, we unexpectedly rolled into a session where everyone talked freely and more personal about experiences since November Conference. In the latter part of the evening we were thoroughly briefed on the upcoming weekenc while.the day ended with free time to enjoy some evening snacks and to socialize. Saturday May 7th began with. a wake-up call at 6:30 am con- ducted by yours truly accompanied with Bagpipes. This was followed by breakfast. At 9:00 am we broke into small groups of six to brainstorm and discuss how youth. organizations and peer groups can be encouraged to get involved with. crime prevention. In this seSsion, things like how negative peer pressure and the generation gap can create problems for youth and crime prevention. rt was also discussed'how these things can be overcome and how to get more youth interested in preventing crime. - Aftar.these discussions, the groups came.together for feed- back and comments. After a short break, we arranged again into three small groups but with the delegates re-arranged. In this second small group session the main focus was on what we thought of this year's theme for National Crime Prevention Week, "Families & Communitias" and what we would like to see for Crime Prevention Month, Topic's like involving troubled families and more adults with. Crime Prevention Week and Month were. discussed, Other things lika how to promote the Week and Month were also talked about, This session again ended with. tima for feedback and comments and was followed with. liinch and free time. Ln the mid-aftarnoon, we were introduced to an actor named Grag Dunham who led us in a lengthy but most interesting and fun session of improvisation, We were once again divided into three. smaller groups to plan and perform a kind of skit that had a sort of meaning and seriousness about it. After suppar, tha skits were presented to the rest of the dalegates and showed some of the difficulties and facts about things that happened in everyday life. As Saturday afternoon slipped into the evening, the closing circle was underway.. An evaluation was made as well as plans for the future, This colsed With some positiVe person to person comments.. A bonfire made way . for the rest fo the evening with time to have some fun and enjoy each others' company, The day anded'early Sunday morning at a negotiable hour. Later in the morning, a brunch. was made and an invitation to the parents was offered to join the group of delegates, Following this tha PEI delegates returned home with sbme happy thoughts and Memories. Also a push was given to the J-3 delegates to keep their positive attitudes and make them work for a crime free enVironment. Appendix K Address by Kendra Bentley, National Youth Conference Delegate Yàuth Follow-up Plans We Want To Help! Youth want to be involved in what goes on in their communities. From the formation of SADD - groups locally and the interest in Crime Prevention Conference and follow-up plans, it is obvious- Youth are a dynamic and interested resource. The following are examples of some of the follow-up activities that the PEI Youth Delegation are planning on making a reality: Peer Support InTorbatich -Ce-ntr-es. These centres would address the fs-sues of child and spousal abuse and sexual assault .. We, as the delegates, felt that many • 1 people do not know tftat thes-e things are Indeed crimes. And, even if they do, they don'-'t know what to do about it. Our information centres would be a place for people to go not only to find outiabout . these. crimèî, but also.to find out what help is available to them if they have been a victim of some type of family vfolence. In conjunction with this, we also tftounht that it would be a good idea to train some youth. in counselling others. Sometimes, when a teenager has problems, he or she finds it easier to talk to somebody their own age, someone who will understand. We would like to be that "someone', we could really make a difference. Newsletter We also dectded to start a newsletter for everyone, nationwide, who attended our conference, At both th.e conference and the leadership week_-end, we spent a large part of our time sharing ideas and F thfnk. that just may be what made it work so well. But, now the conferences are over, why should we stop sharing I information? We"d like to use the newsletter to bridge the dis- tance between us.. After all, what's the sense of keeping a good idea all to yourself? A newsletter will keep us motivated and in touch with what is happening with each other. K-2 Workshop on Family Violence For educational purposes and possibly training, some of the delegates are interested in receiving information about family violence. We want information on "What to look for?", and "Whà to turn to for assistance." This is also very timely as the national theme for Crime Prevention Week is "Families & Communities Working Together . to Prevent Crime". Youth. Confe.ren-ces For the. next year and from now. on , in our opinion, you'th conferences are a must.. There is not one person who left the last conference without feelfn g . tftey got something out of it. The only suggestimwe had for improvement was that we would like lots of guest speakers who have personal experiences to share in their subject material.. Nothing makes a speech. better than emotion, in closing, r want to say that we. want to be involved and look forward to working within the community . In co-operation with police, Appendix j. Mr. Dave Pollock's Suggestions for FundraisTng Through GooseBay's Citizen's Crime Prevention Committee, the following events have been planned, organized and orchestrated as fundraising measures: - Bingos - Sell: ball caps, pins-, t-shirts, jackets, etc. - Donation Cans - Hockey Tickets - Car Washes - Celebrity Roast - Dances r Celebrity Teams - Bake Sales - Flea Markets - Musical Ride/RCMP Band - Radio Auction • - Poker Games - Concession Stands - "Car on Ice" - Sell tickets for when it will sink, award prizes. - Radio Request Day - People phone in and pay for their favorite song to be played. LW- Avoid always'going to the businesses, they get tired of you. Organize events so people .are getting something for their money. Use yoUr imagination and have a good time! Appendix M M-1 "Community Participation" List of Recommendations (when working with Volunteers) 1. Provide sufficient training and opportunities to attend Conferences like this one. 2. Provide them with the chance to have input, provide ideas and to. critically analyze. 3. Must receive and consider their ideas. 4. Know your volunteers. This gives insight into their areas of expertise so you can tap their most useful resources. 5. ilake them accountable, no difference between paid and volunteer staff. 6. Keep volunteers informed. Make sure they are aware of the validity of their work. 7. Interest stops when stagnationsets in. Provide continual involvement and challenge. 8. Avoid a power structure. Keep everyone on the same level working together. 9. Accept differing opinions and compromise. 10. Create a friendly warm atmosphere so everyone feels part of the team. 11. Never take volunteers for granted -- they don't owe you anything, thank them. 12. Learn their weaknesses and strengths. and utilize them accordingly. e e 1,51 , • - • Cst. Peggy Blackmore, Fredricton Police Department, NB Cst. Blackmore provided remarks concerning the community - based Policing Pilot project, the "Devon Storefront" operation implemented in Fredricton. The Devon Street area was reknowned for its high crime rate, low cost housing and as beïng the 'wrong" part of town, The Fredrfcton police, with the co-operation of the NS Housing DepartMent moved into the area by taking over one of the units and setting up a storefront operation. New Brunswick Rousing provided a houszand utilities and the Fredricton Police assigned an Officer. Cst, Blackmore noted its imperative to inform the community about the objectives of the police from the beginning to avoid the community being misinformed about the motives. Ceg, setting up a spy networkl. In order to offset this misinformation, the police visited each family individually to educate theM on their plans and to get to know the com- munity, to develop a relationship. Ristorically, this community had poor relations with the police so in order to make the initial visits worthwhile, it was necessary for Cst. Blackmore to Wear street clothes and meet the communfty at theft* level. • After asking the community what they wanted from the police, it became apparent that their original mandate to work with. Youth Was not the main priority but rather with single mothers .. With_ the help of two social work students, they designed support groups tand parental àfid àssei-tivenès§ • r, t rtntng p r-o'à :1 • / 1 8 M-3 These measures influenced the wûmen - and motivated them to get involved and change the community. As a result, the community set up community bingos, craft sales, many went on to upgrade their education, they arranged for information sessions and invited neighbouring communities to visit and see the changes in the community pride and set about letting everyone else know about it. Cst. Blackmore served as a resource person to the community and gave them the opportunity to build their self-esteen so the community itself could set and achieve goals. Presently the Fredricton Police will be sending in a male officer in the hope he can play a role in changing the attitudes of this 82% female population towar:ds men, as they have traditionally had bad relationships with men. The project will also branch out to work with. teens while th.e womeii_ continue to develop their programs. In summary, the storefront operation completely changed the community attitude towards police and vice-versa and proved that police, are not necessarily there for investigative reasons but rather education and program development. The long term goal of the police and tha community is to have the community completely take over the responsibilities of the storefront and have tile police gradually have lesser roles. - IlirryVtysan 'Halifax 'Police *Department, 1S Cst, Lysens gave an overview of the development of community based policing in the Ralifax region. Originally, the department was assessed as operating a strict reactionary organization. They set about developing new ways to respond to and develop crime prevention. Their new measures for Community Based Policing involved: - educating police to turn their attitudes around towards community policing. - 50% of duties changed to proactive work (involving community). - the City was divided into three zones (Alpha/Bravo/Charlie) and each zone was designated their own crime analyst and crime prevention co-ordinator. .../19 These measures resulted in dramatic changes ) with the police most notably going back to the community and_ working with the people. Const. Lysens noted: "the police are only as good as the people - they serve, their bloodline is the càmmunication flow . to the community". The only way to prevent crimes is to develop a trusting, interactive relationsftip with the community. Cst. Paul Calder, RCMP, Stellarton, NS Cst. Calder emphasized tha need to keep communication lines open between police and community and between police departments themselves. Môst problems are due to misunderstandings and this can be very damaging and loneerm. lie noted that by keeping the flow of information open a sense of co-oparation develops and community participa- tion naturally follows. He gave the following two examples where communication and understanding make a big difference: -Transition Uouse - There were alot of potential problems developing because neither tha staff of the house or the police fully understood each other's roles. By taking the time to communicate and understand, better relations have developed. -Interagency Committee on Family Violence - This group exchanges information and gaimexpertise about what each member can and can't do. Over the past two years of sharing information, they have achieved better under- standing of each other and ultimately more feasible strategies for dealing with the issue. .../20 Appendix N • P - 1 SOLICITOR GENERAL CANADA NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK 1988 II INTRODUCTION During 1988, Canada will celebrate its sixth annual National Crime Prevention Week. The first five years have seen expanded participation by governments, police, community groups, professional and voluntary associations, business and the media. A variety of innovative idas have been adopted for reaching out II to the public with the crime prevention message. Expertise in planning events and promotional materials and II activities has grown endrmously. The Week can claim to have stimulated not only greater general interest in crime prevention, but also a number of specific crime prevention groups and programs II across Canada. 11 OBJECTIVES OF NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK The objectives of National Crime Prevention Week can be summarized II as follows: , - heightened awareness of crime prevention; - broadened range of partners sharing responsibility for crime II prevention; - increased understanding of the mandate and priorities of the 11 Solicitor General and the Government of Canada for the protection of,Canadians from crime; ' - broadened range and increased number of crime prevention activities and pragrams throughout the year; I.- increased credibilitv of community-based policing amongst the aeneral public; II - re-energized ongoing crice prevention programs. N - 2 II CONSULTATION Consultations with provincial and territorial governments and the voluntary and corporate sectors will continue in the coming year to encourage and coordinate the contributions that different organizations will be making to the Week. It is expected that the Ministry will continue to provide a major contribution and to undertake activities that give the event national impetus and profile. DATE Since 1983, Crime Prevention Week has been held in November, and since 1984, during the first week of the month. While there • remain some disadvantages to this timeframe, namely the short lead time for schools following the summer break and proximity to Remembrance Day, this week complements the crime prevention focus of Police Week in May, and falls between major summer and winter holidays. In order to maintain continuity, National Crime Prevention Week 1988 will be held October 30 - November 5. THEME : Families and Communities - Working Together to Prevent Crime The application of a common orientation to the Week and federal proposals for specific messages were discussed with representatives of provincial governments and non-governmental organizations at the National Workshop , March 28 - 29, 1988. (Participants listed in Appendix A). In preparing material for last year's focus on substance abuse, it became apparent that many of the problems of youth and the causes of substance abuse could be traced to poor communication and lack of self-esteem in the family setting. These same two factors were also often linked to family violence and to other crimes such as shoplifting and,„vandalism. It appeared that a focus for National Crime Prevention Week 1988 revolving around the role of families and communities would support the federal government's family violence initiative, while allowing organizers across Canada to adopt à positive theme to address other kinds of criminality. NATIONAL 7OU12 comrsnEucn: EnncmccN COTCBM 27-30,1903 A National Youth ConÈerence is proposed for this year, building on the success of the conference held last year in Summerside, PEI. The Province of Alberta has indicated a willingness to co-host this event October 27-30 in Edmonton. N-3 Three or four youth delegates would be sent from each province or territory and would be selected from among young persons active in youth activities within their communities. The total number of youths at the conference would be approximately 50. In support of 1988 National Crime Prevention Week's theme of Families and Communities - Working Together To Prevent Crime, the conference will be devoted to the theme of Youth and Communities Preventing Crime. MINISTRY CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK 1988 The Ministry contribution will be coordinated by the Secretariat and will consist of the following: - desig.n, production and distribution of printed communications materials including planning guide, brochure and poster; - radio Public Service announcements.or scripts; II - Solicitor General of Canada Awards; - Tour by the Solicitor General to significant events; - limited funding to a select number of special local events, administered through the Regional Offices; - media relations to support both the Solicitor General Awards and Tour as well as the Week in general; II - joint federal-provincial sponsorship àf a National Youth Conference in Edmonton, Alberta. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN: GRASS ROOTS DELIVERY Regardless of the number of governments and formal organizations which become involved in Week activities, the success of the communications strategy relies heavily on the efforts of individuals at the grass roots level. National Crime Prevention week is a cent?ally lead program delivered in an extremely decentralized environment. For example, the typical event during the Week is a shopping mall display sponsored by a local police force, or by a volunteer Block Parents or Neighbourhood Watch group. ACTION ORIENTATION In 1986, a conscious decision was made to direct the communications effort from promotion of the Week itself towards promoting tangible "how to" suggestions for community or individual action. This approach was well received, and this year's effort will again be directed towards describing and promoting action. COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS N-4 - A Planning Guide with new camera-ready artwork for this year and a one page order form for bulk materials will be prepared. - remaining copies of The Youth Guide (Youth: Making a Difference) and other brochures printed in 1987 will be distributed to police departments and voluntary agencies. - A brief promotional pamphlets will be produced describing the theme and major initiatives for National Crime Prevention Week 1988. - A poster will be produced emphasizing the role of families and 1 communities in promoting communication and self-esteem. - joint materials with some provincial governments THE SOLICITOR GENERAL OF CANADA AWARDS AND TOUR The Solicitor General Crime Prevention Awards have been presented each year since 1983 to individuals, organizations and businesses for outstanding contribution to the development or enhancement of crime prevention programs within their community. Nominations are solicited through the Regional Offices during the spring and early summer. Following Regional and National review, recommendations are made to the Minister for the selection of Award recipients,. The awards are presented to recipients at major events across the country during National Crime Prevention Week. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, P.E.I. and the Yukon also have provincial awards programs and whenever possible, provincial awards are presented at the same time as the Solicitor General 1 Crime Prevention Awards. AWARD CATEGORIES Three categoies of Solicitor General Crime Prevention Awards have been selected for this year: - Individual or group - Project II - Youth. N-5 Formerly, individuals and groups comprised two separate classes, II while projects applied to either, depending on whether a group or an individual initiated the project.' The rationale for coupling individual and groups and creating a new project category is that II the former would be judged more for length of service, while the latter would lean more -heavily on the innovative nature of the II activity. The youth category represents an entirely new classification. Its establishment would allow formal criteria to be applied to younger II nominees who have traditionally been judged by different, yet unpublished standards. Youth awards would not be subject to the I same evaluation concerning length of service. • Awards will be given at three levels: Award (plaque); Certificate of Merit (paper), and Letter of Commendation, following the pattern established in 1987. 11 CRITERIA FOR AWARD SELECTION The nominee must: - be a Canadian resident or a Canadian organization (profit, II non-profit, or volunteer); - have actively contributed energy, time, talent, resources or II support to the planning, implementation, maintenance, enhancement or promotion of community crime prevention activities; - have succeeded in rallying support (especially volunteer cooperation) in establishing and maintaining community crime prevention activities that improve the quality of Canadian life; II - have made a contribution to crime prevention, beyond any for which remuneration is received; II - NOT be a member of Parliament, the Senate, Provincial Legislature, or a member of Regional or National Solicitor General Crime Prevention Awards Review Committees. O- 1 I APPENDIX 0 LETTER TO MEDIA Executive Services 1222 Main St., 4th Floor Moncton, N. B. ElC 1H6 June 10, 1988 Over 50 Crime Prevention Practitioners representing municipal policing, provincial governments, community groups and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from all over Atlantic Region will participate in the 2nd Annual Atlantic Canada Crime Prevention Practitioner's Workshop, being held at the. Atlantic Police Academy June 20, 21, 22, 1988. The workshop, sponsored by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Secretariat and the Atlantic Police Academy, will provide the participants opportunities to exchange information about programs as well as discuss current and emerging issues in crime prevention. You are cordially invited to join the practitioners for breakfast June 21 from 07:30-09:00 hrs at Montgomery Hall Dining Room (corner Kent & Cumberland Streets) Holland College, Charlottetown. At the breakfast, Mr. Dale Landry, President of Holland College, will make several announcements concerning expansions to the justice program at Holland College. We hope you will be able to join us for breakfast and throughout the workshop. A workshop agenda is enclosed. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Chet Campbell, Director Atlantic Police Academy or the undersigned. Yours truly, James J. Wood Associate Coordinator Intergovernmental Affairs Division End. JJW/ac PANEL AIRS ISSUE 9V6t/'. arl .2 (i7/6/4? 0111f7lUnity involvern .. ent needed to a ssist police . "By KEITH MCNEIL • . Community involvement is essential . ..• • • ifpolice are to solve and prevent ' LACK OÉ' FEEDBACK • ■ crimes, a .One of the corrununity's 'biggeSt •... -- - workshop on crime preven- r. the , decision making, . lion here was told. • • gripes is the lack of feedbac.k from •they are part of the A panel of police ' police. Cst. Lysens said people who she said. Above all else, volunteers officers and crime usually never for granted. I prevention committee orgaruzers told - phone with information must never be taken and their the workshop in Charlottetown Wednes- find out if their call was beneficial. "Learn their strengths best of day that the That is also changing — Halifax police faults," she urged. "Use the community is the blooclline • tell them how their • for police forces. Without the commu- now call residents to your committee members."of the Freder- information worked out. • • Cst. Peggy Blackmore nity's involvement, either through develop ways to reach Department was involved. ' - crime prevention groupS Or in provid- • "We have to icton Police prevention pro- ing information to those people and tell them that what in a "storefront" crime the police about us is very beneficial," he said. of the city with a reputa- ' crimes, the police become useless, the . : they told gram in a part police officers panerÈaid; 17.: ;1 • • "It will go a long way towards crime tion so bad even sonie prevention and getting a grip on crime of entering it. The program est.; Darryl' LYSériS: eeriirIe PrèVe-n- I were afraid Black- tion co-ordinatorNittr•the m general." . was so successful it earned Cst.Prevention . Halifax" Po- about bNo National Crime ja, lice liéPartinènt,' The workshop also heard more a ;!...Mitiitit,:, j ii,.,1 said that city • is re- prevention programs. tIJI....1.1dj turning to the old methods successful crime - Award, •,. i, - , îrieiriditàiègr of having the Margaret Hancock, chairman of the .Cst. Blackrnore said police and the community working . moving into the neighbor- hand-in-hand. - crime prevention program committee made —: were Nfld., said her group con- hodd Without explaining why . and ap- The city's police department recently in Gander, uniform were two of underwent major sists of volunteers from the community - pearing at first in changes in direction representatives. the biggest. But after changing to ordi- and is emphasizing community-based and police and clispelling some of the zoned policing. Halifax police divided To ensure any crime prevention pro- . nary clothes she began to the gram works, the volunteers must be rumors about the project, city into three zones, with each zone of ti esidents. having a staff-sergeant supervisor, recognized for their work and feel like win the confidelice______Le,L_----- a they are part of the team, she said. . See COOPERATION Pg 11 "There are many ways to recognize volunteers and there is no better way to crime analyst antra crime prevention lose them than to ignore them," she co-ordinator. Cst. Lysens said the biggest mistake Volunteers with crime prevention , police forces ever made was cutting off programs should be sufficiently trained contact with the public. Police officers and must receive the chance to air their were removed from walking a beat and ideas, she said. On the other hand, they many policemen developed what Cst. must also be capable of accepting drit- Lysens described as the ".Jack Webb ;• icism.asa..,aaaa. syndrome." _ The best way for a conunittee leader - "Many of us had that attitude — • to tap each volunteer's area of exper- are the police and we will solve the tise is to knew his volunteers soually crimes. " he said - , and personally, Ms. Hancock said. 7, •That attitude is changing. In Halifax, _ ; Volunteers should get the chance to all police officers are now considered " learn and grow by attending workshops :• crime prevention officers. Fifty per _ and conferences and they must believe cent of their work is pro-active — work- . • - ing and dealing with the community. •Cst. Lysens said the police are only as effective as the people they serve. By establishing a relationship with the community, the 'police receive the in- formation they need to fight crime. ••-• Working with the community with neighborhoods. In Halifax, block captains solicit their neighbors to get involved with crime grams. " • prevention pro- The return to the "old ways" is being combined with high technology, Cst. Lysens said. Halifax and several sur- rounding municipalities purchased a computer to inforrn residents when a crime has been committed in their neighborhood, who the police are searching for and where to call. 1/4../1 0 0 IL.,J 1 I I— 1 1./e611, I • ' • ' • e „ . • , t • • , • • " ■ ,'.,. ,• 'I ."( • ;'..7, , : • • . ?' L. 1,, • ig • • L • • ,. . . , .t I et By Keith McNeil _ • l••,•Ar TIT-jibe ' Community involvement is essential • .,',. • That attitude 's changing. In Halifax, . 't crime prevention program committee - to tap each volunteer's area of exper- if police are to solve and prevent • all police officers are now considered ' • ; in Gander, Nfld., said her group con; tise is to know his volunteers socially crimes, a workshop on crime preven- • 7 crime prevention officers. Fifty per' 1 i, sists of volunteers from the community: and personally, Ms. Hancock said. . , here was told. •• : *cent of their work is pro-active — work- ..1 and police representatives. • I Lion Volunteers should get the chance to A panel of police officers and crime '. in g and dealing with the community. . • To ensure any crime prevention pro- ;.' learn and grow by attending workshops . ! prevention committee organizers told ; est. Lysens said the police are only as gram works, the volunteers must be and conferences and they must believe • • the workshop in Charlottetown Wednes- • r effective as the people they serve. By 4 t. recognized for their work and feel, like , they are part• of the decision making, .1 day that the community is the bloodline .• .s establiShing a relationship with the ',1 1 they are part of the team, she said. •she said. 'Above all else, volunteers the in-,, .. - "'There are • t for police forces. Without the cemmu- , ' community, the police receive , many ways to recognize must never be taken for granted. .' nity'snityls involvement, eithereither throughthrouge• ; • !formationformation theyey need to fightfight crime. • ''-', ..1- - volunteers and theretheie isis norio better waywiy to' ..• "Learn their strengths and their • ..•••••••••.• - .= • «!. . - 1«..•irdric• .i. Incn fkr,r, à &h....-. If ...I.,. i , . begms .11 • lose them than to ., crime• - prevention.. groups. or in provid- i : , '. Working with the community ignore them," she .. faults," she urged. "Use the best of ing information to the police about ; with neighborhoods. In Halifax, Meek • 11 said. .- . your committee members." . • • Volunteers with crime prevention crimes, the police become• • useless, the .'eaptains solicit their neighbors to get Cst. Peggy Blackmore of the Freder- . panel said. involved with erime,,prevention pro- programs should be sufficiently trained. icton Police Department was involved . . . ; Cst. Darryl Lysens, a crime preven- • in., gr. ams. • and mulctmust receiveronc,hro thefho raldrionchance t6air_ their in a "storefront" crime prevention pro- • -..•• %.*-:-‘• • tion co-ordinator with the Halifax Po- •' ' BiTheTdripie returnr. eturn_ toto_ the ."old ways" is being • .. ideas, she said. On the other hand, they gram in a part of the city with a reputa- . lice Department, said that city is re- ' • mbined with high tecluiology, Cst. , 1.; must also be capable of accepting tion so, bald even some police officers ' 4,r7‘...,t‘ • _ r • • C° • • . sur- icism. ; • . e ...tis, . turning to the old methods of having the • 't Lysens_ said. Halifax_ and severe 1.,. t were afraid of entering it. The program . ...•*; - :;-. Y '1:. ,_-...... police and the community working .• rounding municipalities purchased a . 1 BEST WAY .t was so successful it earned Cst. Black- •.• .-: '' • : ' hand-in-hand. . compute r t o infoidentsrm res when a ' • The best way for a------committee leader . more a "Mational Crime Prevention i • . . _ •• -- - ..*.,..,: . ., The city's police department recently .•• crime has been committed in their • Award. ' • underwent major changes in direction n neighborhood, who • the police are , • , • ''...,' and is emphasizing community-based for and where to call. ' . searching • , zoned.. .. policing.. . .. Halifax police divided . LACK OF FEEDBACK . the city into dime zones, with each zone ' One of the community's biggest . •. .• having. a staff-sergeant supervisor, a gripes is the lack of feedback from the crime analyst ,and a crime prevention , police. Cst. Lysens said people who • co-ordinator. ' phone with information usually never '; Cst. Lysens said the biggest mistake • find out if their call was beneficial. ; police forces ever made was cutting off •;.j That is also changing — Halifax police Ç contact with the public. Police officers '/ ' now_ call residents to_ tell them how their were removed from walkin a beat and .. information worked out. •tnany policetned flèvelo ,...e._ what est.,: . "We have to develop ways to reach -I and tell them that what 'Lysens de.sçrike-. „ ase PH. , acke '.' : those people syndrome they told us is very beneficial," he said. "Many of us a long way towards crime had that attitude 4- 'We , : "It will go • 'i• are the.police and we will solve the i . t. prevention and getting a g,rip on crime . crimes " he said. - in general." _, about two , The workshop also heard . ' successful crime prevention programs. gas aiii am ' Mart Hancock, chair' man of the aim um » • OM MIMI MU asi 111111 alli an Raj Mil MI IMI BM .. . • • ...•. ...... k . • ___,...... r. look .atcrimp:proyo:ntipn..pro.grams . , • BY KEITH MCNEIL • ' ; grams for 12 years. . fund-raising efforts for their programs. Police forces and the community are BUMPER STICKERS . , . "We always felt that police programs beginning to take a closer look at their The "buttons and bumper stickers" should bebe aboveabove (fundraising),(fundraisinè), above -above roles in crime prevention programs . approach to crime prevention pro- au mat hurly-burly," Mr. Brown said. and how to improve the programs' lon- grams did not change until the early "But marketing and fundraising help gevity, says Norman Brown, crime pre- •1980s, mhen more sophisticated pro- us compete in the comrnunity, Crime vention co-ordhiator with the B.C. At- "grams were introduced. But between prevention programs have been tradi- torney GeneraPs Department. ' • ..• 980 and 1982, an economic downturn tionally underfunded in police bud- Speaking to an Atlantic Canada - occurred and crime prevention pro- gets." • _ crime prevention workshop in Char- grams were caught in the crunch, he Another trend is improved use and r lottetown Tuesday, Mr. Brown said po- said. management of volunteers. Noting that lice forces in B.C. are putting more em- "Crime prevention programs volunteers are the backbone of most , , phasis on planning and • evaluating emerged in 1982 to a totally different crime prevention programs, Mr. community crime prevention pro- world . . . we had a breed of police ad- Brown said some programs just disap- 0 grams and the role they play in the pro- ministrators with all the 'jargon down peared after a couple of years because grams. As a result, the programs are pat but with no more commitment to volunteers were not managed properly. enjoying more credibility in the com- crime prevention programs," Mr. ' B.C. is now offering volunteer man- munity and among police officers. • Brown said. • - agement programs and is encouraging "I'm not saying that everything After a close look at the programs, police officiab and volunteers to take we've done is right," Mr. Brown ad- police officials in the province realized the programs together. mits. "We've made every mistake in they had failed to tnorget their programs " The turnover of volunteers is de- the book in policing and crime preven- at specific groups, had done no pro- creasing," he said. "They're sticking tion." gram evaluation or planning, had not around . that's resulted in improved British Columbia's crime prevention let the community play a role in the program quality and longevity." programs began in the mid-1970s, with programs and had received little gov- i 'RCMP Because B.C. s policed by the the province receiving plenty of assis- ernment leadership in using resources and municipal police forces, its crime tance from police agencies in Canada in the community. prevention programs have been stan- and the U.S. Many new programs were ' In the past several years, some dardized across the province. introduced between 1975 and 1980, but strong trends have emerged in B.C. Despite the steps forward in the last not much thoug,ht \vas given to evaluat- Mr. Brown said. Besides. the increased few years, Mr. Brown says crime pre- ing them, said Mr. Brown, who has emphasis on community program plan- vention programs have a long way to go been involved in crime prevention pro- ning, officials • are more involved in yet. - • . . • _ e era; -- ■psf,.31pOitidri- ifità1 Weoei`poiriz - ...- i I nlid hti rig— àgàinst crime ..- _...... „.,„, / ,...,::.:,.:.„7: , , ...... t,... Families and' coMmimities 'working -younger hominees. Youth awards will together to fight crime is the theme of not be subject to the same evaluation •-.. •:- • this year's National Crime Prevention .concerning length of service. _ ,. . . — • Week,which will be observed Oct. 30 to -THREE LEVELS l'7. '-',.',...- -- -• -• , Nov. 5...1'4,_."e -'',x.;2'...;e'.7,,,:':.-e._.:„ 1:.•-, • ..1. •...,. • Awards will be prese- nted at three — awards (a plaque), certifi- .. :• •' ' •-•-••,.£•• Helen Vail of Ottawa, national co-or- 'levels... .- • u•dinator of çrime Preventi on Week. told cates of. Merit and letters of comrnen- - • .e'vt, crime prevention wirkshop iii Char- ,dation. 'The awards have .been pre- . •• - - • lottetoi.vn eedbesday ',the theme was esented *:each •Year since 1983 to • • ?.. . chosen after it became -apparent from ',-, individuals, 'organizations and bust- ;. . last 'year'î. focus on substance- abuse ..e.'«iiesses for outstanding contributions to ' : .1 that inany_of the problems of yotith and „nhe development •or enhancement of • .the caues of substance abuse can be : crime preventionprograms in their • , : traced to poor cœrununication,and lack :-:. communities. .i14.-‘,. ....- . ._-.. • .. -.-s. - • ••- ' . pf self-esteem in thè fatuity. ...- ,- --`44.i....,; -iMs. -Vail said the . awards are not .. • -t- lifs. Vail said those two factors are Of- •ie,taken lightly -".2.-they... are given out only • •:* ••••• ten linkeeto family Violence and other fter regional' and national review of '"'-'erimes like Vandalism and shoplifting. 'inominees. P,E..1„ -F.and several other •• The theme supports the federal govern- ,.provihc,es aLso have their own awards. •••- ment's family:violence initiatives while - . . . - The regiOna-1 'office. "of-the- Solicitor - allowing organizers across the country General Ministry in hionctonl be so- . '... to use a positive theme in_ address.. ings liciting nonuna• dons throughout the - • / other tYPes of crime. -'11., •: '• • ..• I summer • WEEK EXPANDS .. '----‘.--.'• 5 '. ` 4 ,. . .- . ..-,,. ,:. . •. ;.-Y` ..-:-.;-..r-T Crime Prevention Week began in 1983 ; • • . .• and tins expanded over• the last five . . . •. . • years to inClude participation by gov- j • • -: . ernments, police, community groups, I professional and voluntary associa- 1 lions, the business sector and the me- I. - The week's objectives are to heighten awareness about crime prevention, in- crease the credibility of community- ...• . • - based policing .witli the general public, , • - increase the range and number of . • . crime prevention activities and pro- - . : • 5 - grams and to increase the understand- • ing of the federal government's crime prevention mandate. ",-,. ' • • • ...... • ,-- As part of the week, the Solicitor Gen- eral of Canada Awards will be pre- ,e'Z•••• sented in three categories .-- individu- als or groups, projects and 'youth. The . youth category is new this year to allow . • • - . . the formal criteria to be applied to . .: • , . ..--.. • • SOL.GEN CANADA LIBLBBLIO I I I IMI I I 000001 6455 DATE DUE GAYLORD PANTED IN U.S.A. DATE DUE (2nd : 1988 : Atlantic Police Academy). Atlantic Canada Crime Prevention practitioners' workshop : Atlantic Police Academy Holland, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island ... I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I