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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