June 10, 2010
Tags: crime, crime prevention council, police, prevention, Waterloo region
We’ve all heard “Tough on Crime” and “Soft on Crime”, politicians crow about the first and throw the second at their opponents, particularly at the provincial and federal levels. There’s a better expression, “Smart on Crime”
The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council wants you to tell them what “Smart on Crime” means. I wrote, “Smart on Crime means making prevention a priority.” Here’s some other thoughts from other people who answered their small survey,
connecting what’s right with what works ~ Christine Bird, Alliance for Children & Youth of Waterloo Region
focus on prevention, not just criminal justice
fostering trust and belonging ~ Lisa Armstrong, Waterloo
evidence based public policy, not blind ideology
impact, not react ~ Sharon Charbonneau, Waterloo
challenging basic assumptions and proposing unconventionsl alternatives ~ Emily Schacht, Waterloo
providing community supports, not incarceration ~ Reg Weber, City of Cambridge
creating alternative opportunities
investing in children and youth ~ ZS Worotynec
building community ~ Trent, Kitchener
making decisions using quality evidence based research ~ Wayne Morris, Conestoga College
providing community supports, not mandatory minimum sentences ~ Reg Weber, City of Cambridge
knowing the difference between fact and fiction ~ ROOF
educating ourselves and our children ~ Carolyn Bickers, Region of Waterloo
getting to know your neighbours
You can add your thoughts here
If you get Rogers Cable 20, The WRCPC is hosting a program about different aspects of crime. the last program, So What, Now What? is June 30th at 9 p.m.
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