RESOURCES - Alberta Community Crime Prevention

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 in a… Continue reading

Another Phone Scam

Rockyview Computer Services tells us the following: there is another new phone scam going around and this time the scammer will tell you that they are from Telus and that your email has been compromised. Then they will want to remotely connect to your computer to resolve the issue. This is a scam folks. If… Continue reading

Consumer Tips

Please visit the Service Alberta Consumer Tips website for additional information and expert tips. For further assistance with any of these topics, please contact the Consumer Contact Centre at 780-427-4088 (Edmonton and area) or 1-877-427-4088 (toll-free in Alberta).

Bank Fraud Scam

If you get an email like this, delete it. Your bank NEVER emails you to verify or update your account information.

The Community Development Handbook: A Tool to Build Community Capacity

Organization: Human Resources Development CanadaAuthor: Flo Frank and Anne SmithThis 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. For those… Continue reading

Restorative Justice – A Community Based Alternative to the Traditional Justice System, And it Really WORKS

What is Restorative Justice?"Restorative Justice is a new way of thinking about crime and criminal justice.It emphasizes the way in which crime hurts relationships between people who live in a community. Crime is seen as something done against a victim and the community - not simply as a violation against the state. Crime may be… Continue reading

Resource Links

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.