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Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council Virtual Speaking Series
The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council has focused for many years on identifying and offsetting the root causes of crime. Moving forward we want to address the more foundational structures and harms under those root causes, moving upstream to the source, instead of treating the subsequent results farther downstream. What we mean when we talk about… Continue reading Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council Virtual Speaking Series
Alberta Substance Abuse Resources
The recent pandemic has put additional stress on our country, especially those who are victims of our nation's drug epidemic. Drug Rehab Services offers a link to substance abuse resources in Alberta. On the site, you'll find a comprehensive listing of every addiction service available in Alberta including services in over 75 cities in the… Continue reading Alberta Substance Abuse Resources
How to Check if a Website is Safe and Legitimate
The World Wide Web provides us with an ocean of information, entertainment and communication options. However, as with everything in life, the good most certainly comes with some bad. And when it comes to the Internet, the bad can be really bad. Read more here And here are some other sites that speak to online… Continue reading How to Check if a Website is Safe and Legitimate
Best Home Security Cameras for 2020
Are you looking for a home security camera system (to augment your home based security system) but are not sure which one to choose with all the options available these days? (Note that a security system protects the occupants of a residence or business from intrusion, assault or worse. A security system sends signals to… Continue reading Best Home Security Cameras for 2020
Homefront held up as shining light of support services
A Calgary-based program supporting victims of domestic violence is more than happy to share 18 years of knowledge to help establish a similar system in Edmonton, the organization’s boss says. “This is not something you want to hide,” Homefront Calgary executive director Maggie MacKillop said Thursday. “This is something you share.” The program was identified… Continue reading Homefront held up as shining light of support services
The Community Development Handbook: A Tool to Build Community Capacity
Organization: Human Resources Development Canada Author: Flo Frank and Anne Smith This Handbook is an introductory guide to community development and capacity building. It is designed primarily for those who have an interest in community development but who may not have an in-depth understanding of the concept, the process or the resources available across Canada.… Continue reading The Community Development Handbook: A Tool to Build Community Capacity

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Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association

The Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association was formed to assist Citizen on Patrol Group members throughout the Province of Alberta.

REACH Edmonton

The REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities is a community-based non-profit organization, working to make Edmonton a safer city in one generation, by focusing on crime prevention initiatives.

Shift! The Project to End Domestic Violence

Initiated by the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence

LawNow Magazine

LawNow Magazine’s mission is to provide unique insights into changing social conditions by examining and reflecting on life issues from the perspective of the law.

Alberta Securities Commission

The regulatory agency responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. Entrusted to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and to protect investors. Provides investors with information and support to help you ask the right questions and make informed investment decisions.

#STOPHATEAB

The purpose of #STOPHATEAB is to fill this gap and create a space to document. Using our online form, users can document hate incidents, and can help build our “real-time” map of documented hate incidents.

BBB ScamTracker

Spot a business or offer that sounds like an illegal scheme or fraud? Tell us about it. Help us investigate and warn others by reporting what you know.

Crime Free Multi-Housing Certification

The goal of the Crime Free Multi-Housing program is to introduce crime prevention techniques to multi-housing properties as to reduce the likelihood of criminal

activity occurring on the premises. The Crime Free Multi-Housing program adheres to the principles detailed in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.